New York Dance Theatre, Inc. presents Sleeping Beauty

Commack-Based Ballet Company New York Dance Theatre Presents “Sleeping Beauty” starring Graceanne Pierce and Benji Pearson as Princess Aurora and Prince Desiré. Saturday, June 7 at 4 pm at Stage 74 within the Suffolk Y JCC. Directed and staged by Artistic Director Nicole Loizides, a long-time dancer, choreographer and director known for her work around the world.
New York Dance Theatre (NYDT) brings this fairytale classic ballet “Sleeping Beauty” to the Suffolk Y JCC’s Stage 74 in Commack with a new production featuring NYDT principal dancers, guest artists, and students of the Ohman School of Ballet (OSB) ranging from the youngest levels to pre-professional trainees. This re-imagined version is great for all ages with grace, grit and humor throughout.
Before the show, children can enter a costume contest to win a ballet birthday party for up to ten guests. Dress as a favorite “Sleeping Beauty” character and arrive at the theater between 3-4 pm to enter. All ticket holders are invited to a meet and greet reception including photos with the cast following the performance. Ages three and up recommended. Tickets: Children 10 and under $15.00; adults $30.00. Special pricing is available for Scout troops by calling the New York Dance Theatre office: 631.462.0964.
Graceanne Pierce, performing the role of Princess Aurora, has danced with ABT Studio Company and Ballet West as well as with the international tour of A Chorus Line and with Dance Ballerina Dance in Denmark. She continues to freelance worldwide and is on the teaching staff at NYDT’s training ground, Ohman School of Ballet. Benji Pearson, Prince Desiré, has danced with Boston Ballet and San Francisco Ballet among other companies and will be making his debut with performance with NYDT. Craig Wasserman, Prince Chéri, received his dance training at the School of American Ballet in New York City, often performing with New York City Ballet before joining Pennsylvania Ballet (now Philadelphia Ballet) and Kansas City Ballet among other companies, and is also on the teaching staff at OSB.