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Ballet North Texas presents

Sleeping Beauty

A radiant fairy-tale classic brought to life with elegance, magic, and timeless romance.

Moody Performance Hall

A radiant fairy-tale classic brought to life with elegance, magic, and timeless romance.

Ballet North Texas presents Sleeping Beauty, choreographed by Nicolina Lawson with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Filled with enchanting characters, sweeping classical choreography, and one of ballet’s most beloved scores, this production invites audiences into a world of royal celebration, powerful magic, and true love’s awakening.

From the grandeur of the palace to the spellbound beauty of Aurora’s enchanted sleep, Sleeping Beauty captures the wonder of classical ballet at its most magical. This beloved story of innocence, fate, and triumph is a dazzling experience for audiences of all ages.

Sensory-Friendly Performance: Saturday, June 12 at 2:00 PM

Choreographer: Nicolina Lawson
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Lighting Design: Lisa Miller
Costume Design: Nicolina Lawson, Lorinda Mitchell
Set Design: Alan Michaels

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