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BALLET PALM BEACH
Romeo & Juliet (Act I)
February 23 • Friday at 11am
RINKER PLAYHOUSE
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: 6-12
Suggested Curricula: Dance, Language Arts
Romeo and Juliet is a ballet by Sergei Prokofiev b a s ed o n W i l liam
Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, it was composed in 1935. Romeo
and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career
about the romance between two Italian youths from feuding families. It
was among Shakespeare’s most popular plays during his lifetime. Ballet
Palm Beach will present the first act of this classic ballet.
HIDEAWAY CIRCUS
Beyond Babel
February 23 • Friday at 10:30am
PERSSON HALL
Performance Length: One hour
Recommended Grade Levels: 6-12
Suggested Curricula: Dance, Language Arts
Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Beyond Babel is
about the division of families, friends and a community of people
as authorities decide to build a wall between them. We follow two
divinely linked lovers as they reconcile with the rising tensions of a
populace cut in half. The show is set to a contemporary soundtrack
and features a cast of twelve elite dancers.
Step Afrika!
March 12 • Tuesday at 10:30am
PERSSON HALL
Performance Length: 45 Minutes
Recommended Grade Levels: 2-12
Suggested Curricula: Dance, Social Studies
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional
company dedicated to the tradition of stepping—a polyrhythmic,
percussive dance form that uses the body as an instrument. Under
Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of
America’s cultural exports, touring more than 50 countries across
the globe. Step Afrika! is one of the top 10 African American dance
companies in the world. Step Afrika! promotes stepping as a
contemporary dance genre
through
critically
acclaimed
performances and arts education programs. Creatively engaging
audiences in this nascent art form, the Company creates full-length
productions that expand on stepping’s unique American history.
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