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The School of American Ballet's

The Beauty of Ballet

Feb 27, 1 & 3:30 PM

FREE IN-PERSON EVENT

Appropriate for ages 4 and up

Call the Queens Theatre Box Office at 718.760.0064 for reservations
Open Tuesday-Friday 12pm-6pm

Reservations strongly recommended 
Seating is first come, first serve

RESERVE BY PHONE ONLY

Have you ever wondered how ballerinas dance on their toes? Or how dancers turn without getting dizzy? Learn the answers to those questions and more during this family-friendly performance featuring excerpts from famous ballets including The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

Photograph of four dancers in the air mid-leap

photos by Rosalie O'Connor

Photograph of a dancer mid-leap
Photograph of a dancer on pointe
Photograph of four dancers in the air mid-leap
Photograph of a dancer leaping in air

Advanced students from the School of American Ballet and faculty member Katrina Killian offer a sneak peek inside the classroom to see how students train to become professional ballet dancers. Guests of all ages are even invited to learn a few steps right from their seats! This hour-long presentation is an enchanting introduction to the art of classical ballet.

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The School of American Ballet was the subject of the Disney+ documentary series, On Pointe, which includes footage shot at Queens Theatre during The Beauty Of Ballet presentations in February 2020!

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