Experience acclaimed dance companies from around the world on The Z stage.
Please join New Bedford Ballet in its annual tour de force – a full-length, family-oriented classical ballet. This year’s selection is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Snow Queen. It tells the story of two devoted friends, Gerda and Kiah. At the outset, an evil imp creates a mirror that distorts everything it reflects to appear ugly and horrible. When it shatters, fragments of the mirror are distributed throughout the world. Unfortunately, two fragments pierce Kiah’s heart and eye causing her heart to become very cold and her eyes to distort everything she sees as ugly and horrible. With hatred in her heart, Kiah leaves her home.
Immediately, Gerda goes on a long and difficult journey in search of her friend. She ultimately finds her at the castle of the Snow Queen. Gerda confronts the Snow Queen, a very cold woman, who was about to freeze Kiah’s heart completely. However, the warmth of Gerda’s tears as she pleads with the Snow Queen, causes Kiah’s heart to thaw. Even the Snow Queen could feel the love of the two friends for each other. Love had overcome evil, and they all danced in joy for the new freedom they possessed.
Tickets are $25 for reserved seating | $20 for general admission ($15 for senior citizens and children 12 and under)
This performance is sponsored by Lang, Xifaras, & Bullard, Trial Attorneys, Riccardi's Italian Restaurants & Buffet Catering, and Early Learning Child Care, Inc.
This event is a rental presented by New Bedford Ballet. To rent the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center for your event, please contact Paula Cardoso at (508) 997-5664.
Please join New Bedford Ballet in its annual tour de force – a full-length, family-oriented classical ballet. This year’s selection is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Snow Queen. It tells the story of two devoted friends, Gerda and Kiah. At the outset, an evil imp creates a mirror that distorts everything it reflects to appear ugly and horrible. When it shatters, fragments of the mirror are distributed throughout the world. Unfortunately, two fragments pierce Kiah’s heart and eye causing her heart to become very cold and her eyes to distort everything she sees as ugly and horrible. With hatred in her heart, Kiah leaves her home.
Immediately, Gerda goes on a long and difficult journey in search of her friend. She ultimately finds her at the castle of the Snow Queen. Gerda confronts the Snow Queen, a very cold woman, who was about to freeze Kiah’s heart completely. However, the warmth of Gerda’s tears as she pleads with the Snow Queen, causes Kiah’s heart to thaw. Even the Snow Queen could feel the love of the two friends for each other. Love had overcome evil, and they all danced in joy for the new freedom they possessed.
Tickets are $25 for reserved seating | $20 for general admission ($15 for senior citizens and children 12 and under)
This performance is sponsored by Lang, Xifaras, & Bullard, Trial Attorneys, Riccardi's Italian Restaurants & Buffet Catering, and Early Learning Child Care, Inc.
This event is a rental presented by New Bedford Ballet. To rent the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center for your event, please contact Paula Cardoso at (508) 997-5664.
Enrich your mainstage experience with experts connected to performance.
Learn some new moves in lessons led by acclaimed professional dancers.
In this 5 week course, you'll learn Acogny: the only recognized contemporary dance technique created in Africa. Acogny is based on traditional African dances from Senegal and Benin and Western dance techniques like classical ballet, release, and Graham technique. Acogny asks us to place ourselves inside the community and nature and encourages us to become aware of our own bodies: by feeling, touching, and enjoying them. Acogny celebrates that every body is different and talks about life and the connection between human beings and nature. Joy, play, love and music are at the heart of this technique. You will receive 2 free passes to practice yoga at the School of Yoga New Bedford, valid during the Creative Classroom time period, when you sign up for the class!
Participants need to be in conformable clothing, bring water and towel. Participants are encouraged to dance barefoot.
Saturdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10 -11am.
Ages 18+
You can now purchase a single class for a drop-in rate of $10!
This class is at the School of Yoga New Bedford, located at 628 Pleasant St., New Bedford.
In this class you will learn the fundamentals of Cuban motion, basic steps, and figures. No prior dance experience or partner required.
Mondays, May 8, 15, 22, and June 5, 12, 19. 6-7PM. Zeiterion Lounge on the corner of Purchase St. and Spring St.
Ages 16 +
Pay what you can! Choose $20, $10 or $5 (Card to Culture) per class at check-out.
These prices reflect our commitment to pay our teaching artists a living wage. Card to Culture pricing is available for EBT, WIC, and Connector Care cardholders to ensure that our Creative Classroom remains accessible to all. If you are not eligible for Card to Culture, you may choose between the $10 and $20 per class options on our sliding scale. A limited number of tickets are available at each price point, so register early!
In this class we will review the fundamentals of Cuban motion, basic steps, and figures and students will grow to incorporate more in depth steps. Student in this class must have command of the basics. Bringing a partner is preferred, but not required.
Mondays, May 8, 15, 22, and June 5, 12, 19. 7-8PM. Zeiterion Lounge on the corner of Purchase St. and Spring St..
Ages 16 +
Pay what you can! Choose $20, $10 or $5 (Card to Culture) per class at check-out.
These prices reflect our commitment to pay our teaching artists a living wage. Card to Culture pricing is available for EBT, WIC, and Connector Care cardholders to ensure that our Creative Classroom remains accessible to all. If you are not eligible for Card to Culture, you may choose between the $10 and $20 per class options on our sliding scale. A limited number of tickets are available at each price point, so register early!
