A Victorian Nutcracker is a retelling of the classic story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream, brought on by a curious gift of a nutcracker, in which she travels to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Land of the Sweets. This version is unique to Portland and its history, as the first act takes place in the Victoria Mansion with characters pulled directly from Portland’s past.
*When purchasing tickets please make sure you are selecting the venue as Westbrook Performing Arts Center*
A Victorian Nutcracker is a retelling of the classic story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream, brought on by a curious gift of a nutcracker, in which she travels to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Land of the Sweets. This version is unique to Portland and its history, as the first act takes place in the Victoria Mansion with characters pulled directly from Portland’s past.
*When purchasing tickets please make sure you are selecting the venue as Westbrook Performing Arts Center*
A Victorian Nutcracker is a retelling of the classic story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream, brought on by a curious gift of a nutcracker, in which she travels to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Land of the Sweets. This version is unique to Portland and its history, as the first act takes place in the Victoria Mansion with characters pulled directly from Portland’s past.
*When purchasing tickets please make sure you are selecting the venue as Westbrook Performing Arts Center*
Based on the classic by Bram Stoker, Portland Ballet audiences will see Dracula brought to life through the captivating art of ballet. Follow Jonathan Harker’s journey from his home, love and light to Dracula’s ominous dwelling shadowed in mystery, lust and darkness. From the foreboding theme to the evocative choreography, Nell Shipman’s premiere of this immortal tale is a must-see this Halloween season.
Due to mature themes in Dracula, we recommend this performance for ages 12+
Based on the classic by Bram Stoker, Portland Ballet audiences will see Dracula brought to life through the captivating art of ballet. Follow Jonathan Harker’s journey from his home, love and light to Dracula’s ominous dwelling shadowed in mystery, lust and darkness. From the foreboding theme to the evocative choreography, Nell Shipman’s premiere of this immortal tale is a must-see this Halloween season.
Due to mature themes in Dracula, we recommend this performance for ages 12+
Portland School of Ballet’s Year End Showcase features students in Pre-Ballet up through PSB’s Pre-Professional Division. The performance will include classwork demonstrations by each level to showcase the progression from the earliest years of training through the most advanced. The second Act of our Showcase will include a reprise of The Sleeping Beauty from our Building Ballets series without the lecture/demonstration aspect. Audience members will be able to enjoy the students of PSB performing an abridged version of this classical ballet.
Portland Ballet presents its take on the classical comedic ballet with A Harlequinade. This entertaining tale follows lovestruck Harlequin as he tries to marry his sweetheart, Columbine, while evading her disapproving father, Pantaloon, and his sidekick, Pierrot. Filled with fanciful choreography and charming characters, A Harlequinade will delight and inspire audiences of all ages.
Portland Ballet presents its take on the classical comedic ballet with A Harlequinade. This entertaining tale follows lovestruck Harlequin as he tries to marry his sweetheart, Columbine, while evading her disapproving father, Pantaloon, and his sidekick, Pierrot. Filled with fanciful choreography and charming characters, A Harlequinade will delight and inspire audiences of all ages.
Following the story of the classic fairy tale, The Sleeping Beauty tells the chronicle of Princess Aurora and the unfortunate curse placed upon her by the evil Carabosse – in which pricking her finger on a spindle causes Aurora to fall into a hundred year’s sleep. With the help of good fairies and Prince Florimund, Aurora is awakened and her wedding to the young Prince is celebrated by all. This innovative program mixes dance performance, lecture, and demonstration to educate children and adults alike about everything that goes into a performing arts production. Presented by Artistic Director Nell Shipman and the dancers of the Portland School of Ballet, Building Ballets will walk the audience through the process of creating and performing a ballet. This show will feature an abridged version of The Sleeping Beauty and include a behind the scenes look at choreography, set design, lighting, and more!
RUN TIME: 60 minutes (no intermission)
Portland School of Ballet’s Year End Showcase features students in Pre-Ballet up through PSB’s Pre-Professional Division. The performance will include classwork demonstrations by each level and choreography outside of the classical ballet genre. The second Act of our Showcase will include a reprise of Coppélia from our Building Ballets series without the lecture/demonstration aspect. Audience members will be able to enjoy the students of PSB performing an abridged version of this classical ballet.