“Gatsby,” a balletic take on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece, is a highlight of Ballet Palm Beach’s new season. (submitted)
Ballet Palm Beach, the little dance company from Palm Beach Gardens, isn’t so little anymore. As it grows in sophistication and depth, the company has added nine new dancers this season.
The troupe starts its 15th season in October with Swan Lake Act II & Other Works then kicks off the holiday season with the area’s first Nutcracker on Thanksgiving weekend.
In March, company director and choreographer Colleen Smith will present Gatsby, based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, then close the season with Cinderella on Mother’s Day weekend in May.
Swan Lake Act II & Other Works October 24 – 25
The Nutcracker November 27- 29
Gatsby March 19 -20, 2016
Cinderella May 7 – 9, 2016
Tickets on sale now at Ballet Palm Beach. All performances will be at Eissey Campus Theatre at Palm Beach State College, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
