Sergei Prokofiev

There is much more to Orlando than Disney and Universal Studios. I'm not knocking these two famous theme parks, but you can also enjoy other attractions when you visit Orlando. The Orlando Ballet is such an attraction that should not be missed.

This company started from humble beginnings in 1974 as the Society of Performing Arts in Florida. It began with twelve young dancers and non-paid with an investment of only $ 4,000.

Since then, Orlando Ballet is Central Florida became the only professional ballet company entirely residential and performs its annual season at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. The Company does not include dancers for the United States but also Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Romania and Ukraine.

If you think that ballet is a little too young for you, then think again. The Orlando Ballet company has a series of special family with short ballets that are perfect for a family audience.

In this series of ballets family, they will perform works such as Cinderella, choreographed by Peter Stark and the music of Sergei Prokofiev. The Cinderella story is funny, romantic and inspiring. And the ballet version takes the imagery and fun of Disney World, a little further.

Other performances in the series of the family include a condensed version of The Nutcracker featuring all the highlights, with sumptuous sets and costumes, special effects, beautiful music and exquisite dance and the Persian princess.

In addition to providing an annual series of performances, Orlando Ballet also runs a ballet school that houses over 1,250 students on four sites. He has trained some of the brightest young talents in the world of dance today. Graduates have continued to dance professionally with Orlando Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, the Royal Danish Ballet and the Hamburg Ballet and other companies in major U.S. cities.

The school began as an outgrowth of the company and was officially established in Orlando in 1982. Led by former New York City Ballet dancer Peter Stark, the school offers an American education incorporating precise footwork, arm and wearing classic preparation for classical ballet companies today. Orlando Ballet School is trying to become one of the best academies of classical dance in America. Students are trained by highly qualified and the performances are aimed at educating and inspiring both the dancers and audience.

The Orlando Ballet Company is located at Phillips Performing Arts Center - 1111 North Orange Avenue, (formerly Southern Ballet Theatre), Orlando, FL 32804

Contact them for details about their performance schedule. Tickets for the Orlando Ballet can be purchased online through Ticketmaster. Just look for Orlando Ballet and you will find the performance and get your choice of seats.

Broaden your horizons when you make your next vacation in Orlando entered the cultural richness of the region in general and in particular the Orlando Ballet. You and your family will certainly be a great treat.