Coastal City Ballet, a pre-professional ballet company established in 2011, presents a newly commissioned choreographic vision of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Performances will take place on May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at The ACT in Maple Ridge and on May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at The Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver.
The production features students from throughout the Lower Mainland, including Langley dancer Kaela Willey, who is in her first year with Coastal City Ballet.
“Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is among his most beloved plays,” said CCB artistic director, Li Yaming.
“His beautiful words dance on the page with their depictions of impassioned lovers, graceful fairies, and harrowing forest chases. With this production, we aim to translate the elegance of his language into the joyous, expressive form that is dance.”
Perfect for families and children of all ages, Coastal City Ballet’s full-length version of the adventurous tale features lavish sets, spritely costumes, and Felix Mendelssohn’s utterly enchanting score.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Maple Ridge
Date: Sunday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices: $30 Adults, $22 students/seniors. Group discounts available
Venue: The ACT, 11944 Haney Place
Box Office: www.theactmapleridge.org or 604-476-2787
North Vancouver
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices: $30 Adults, $22 students/seniors. Group discounts available
Address: Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Avenue
Box Office: www.centennialtheatre.com or 604-984-4484
