THE TWELVE
DANCING PRINCESSES
Original choreography by Virginia Ballet Theatre
WORLD PREMIERE

This charming ballet, based on the Grimm Brothers fairy tale, brings to
life the story of the twelve daughters of a widowed King who somehow wear out their dance-slippers every night despite being locked in their room until morning. The secret is not discovered until a crafty soldier follows them and finds that they go dancing in a fairy-kingdom.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses is everything a fairytale
should be - romantic, funny, sad and incredibly
entertaining - perfect for the entire family.

ONCE UPON A TIME TEA SOLD OUT!
Every girl dreams of being a princess. Make her wishes come true at the Once Upon a Time Tea on Saturday, February 2nd. Beginning at noon, guests will enjoy a light lunch at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts while enjoying music, games and more before
attending the 2:00 p.m. matinee. Their fairytale will come to life when she has the opportunity to meet costumed VBT dancers; they'll be available to sign autographs and pose for pictures.

Tickets (includes the Tea and performance)
Adult - $56.50, Student (age 13-25) - $43.00,
Child (age 12 & under) - $38.50
Tea ticket only - $25.00

Saturday, February 2nd - 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.

Cameras are allowed at the Tea. Absolutely no photography is allowed once inside the theater - ushers will confiscate any cameras being used
in the theater.

SCHOOL PERFORMANCES
As part of Virginia Ballet Theatre's outreach program, students are able to attend these special matinee performances at a reduced rate. These performances are not open to the public. Teachers can fill out a registration form or home school registration form and fax it to 757-622-7904 or mail it to VBT, Attn: Jennifer at 134 W. Olney Road in Norfolk, VA 23510.

Students are $7.00, teachers are FREE
In addition to teachers, one chaperone per 10 students is allowed for $10.00

Schools requiring additional chaperones due to the age or special needs of children can contact group sales to discuss options.
Reservations must be confirmed by 01/25/08.

Friday, February 1st at 10:00 a.m.

SCHOOL PERFORMANCES
As part of Virginia Ballet Theatre's outreach program, students are able to attend these special matinee performances at a reduced rate. These performances are
not open to the public. Teachers can fill out a registration form or home school registration form and fax it to 757-622-7904 or mail it to VBT, Attn: Jennifer at
134 W. Olney Road in Norfolk, VA 23510. SOL packets are available.

Students are $7.00, teachers are FREE
In addition to teachers, one chaperone per 10 students is allowed for $10.00

Schools requiring additional chaperones due to the age or special needs of children can contact group sales to discuss options.

Thursday, December 6th at 10:00 a.m.
Friday, December 7th at 10:00 a.m.

SUGAR PLUM TEA
Join costumed characters from The Nutcracker for an enchanting afternoon full of sugar and spice prior to the Saturday and Sunday matinee performances. Beginning at noon, guests will be treated to a light lunch at Chrysler Hall overlooking Downtown Norfolk while enjoying plenty of sweets, holiday music, activities and more before attending the 2:00 p.m. matinee. Clara and her Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy and Rat King, along with dancers from the Land of Enchantment will visit with guests, sign autographs, and pose for pictures.

Tickets (includes the Tea and performance)
Adult - $65.50, Student (age 13-25) - $45.50,
Child (age 12 & under) - $43.00
Tea ticket only - $25.00

Saturday, December 8th - 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. SOLD OUT
Sunday, December 9th - 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. SOLD OUT

Cameras are allowed at the Tea. Absolutely no photography is allowed once inside the theater - ushers will confiscate any cameras being used in the theater.

SHADES OF LOVE
Music selections by Pat Metheny, Carlos Santana, Janet Jackson,
Brian McKnight, Tyler Bates, Dominic Frontiere and Patrick O'Hearn
Choreography by Lydia Roberts Coco
WORLD PREMIER

A torrid journey.
One lonesome woman experiences the many shades of love through an encounter with three couples. It is then she must determine which shade
she most longs for and which she must avoid.

TARANTELLA
Music by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, reconstructed and orchestrated by Hershey Kay
Choreography by George Balanchine, © The George Balanchine Trust
Premiered at the New York City Center of Music and Drama on January 7, 1964
COMPANY PREMIERE

The nimble quickness of Tarantella provides a virtuosic showcase. The profusion of steps and the quick changes of direction this brief but explosive pas de deux requires, typify the ways in which Balanchine expanded the traditional vocabulary of classical dance. Most noticeable is its speed: it never takes a breath. The dance demands the greatest speed and stamina the human body can muster, but doesn't allow a hint of flagging energy. It is frothy, witty, flirtatious and even sexy.