San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Presents “Fairy Tales in the Park”
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presents the 16th Annual “Fairy Tales in the Park”at the Casa del Prado Theater (located at 1800 Village Place, San Diego, CA, 92101) in Balboa Park at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday, August 17, and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday, August 18. A whimsical, interactive dance experience for families and audiences of all ages, this year’s production will feature the stories “Hansel and Gretel,” “Puss in Boots,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Sleeping Beauty,” as well as an exciting first look at SDCYB’s 2025 spring ballet, “The Firebird.”
Directed by SDCYB Artistic Director Danika Pramik-Holdaway and narrated by a professional storyteller, “Fairy Tales in the Park” features interactive activities including an enchanted forest in the lobby, a chance to meet the dancers following the performance, and more. Audiences can expect to experience the joy of these classic stories as they are brought to life through the timeless art of ballet.
All tickets are priced at $15, with proceeds benefitting the SDCYB Scholarship Fund. Tickets can be purchased online at www.sdcyb.org, over the phone at 619-259-0220, or in person during normal business hours. ADA seating is available by contacting the SDCYB office directly. Ten percent discount tickets are available for groups of 10-plus per performance (email tickets@sdcyb.org).
Founded in 1945, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet has been the resident classical ballet school in Balboa Park for over 75 years – offering affordable, year-round, high-quality classes and productions for dancers ages 4 to adult in the beautiful Casa del Prado. The organization provides over 500 students with daily ballet classes, produces ballet productions for over 20,000 patrons each year, teaches over 750 students offsite through the Outreach Program, and continues to operate in good financial health with a dedicated staff of full-time and part-time employees, as well as over 200 volunteers.
Tickets and more information are available at www.sdcyb.org.
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