Princeton Youth Ballet (PYB) is set to perform The Snow Queen at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 21, at 4 p.m. The ballet is based on the same Hans Christian Andersen story that inspired the popular Disney movie, Frozen.
The Snow Queen tells the story of Gerda and Kai, best friends who live in a tiny Scandinavian village. On Christmas Eve, shards of a cursed mirror lodge in Kai’s eyes so that all he sees is ugliness in his heart, which causes it to turn cold and cruel. The once loving boy soon mocks the townspeople and spurns his longtime friend. Kai is abducted by the beautiful yet wicked Snow Queen, who revels in his callousness. Gerda embarks on a quest to save her friend, braving sorceresses, robbers, and the Snow Queen’s army of Ice Maidens.
“The Snow Queen is the perfect introduction to classical ballet,” says PYB board president, Kathy Azaro. “It has a compelling story, gorgeous costumes, and of course beautiful dancers. Children absolutely fall in love with this show – and seeing their mesmerized faces is enormously gratifying for us all.”
Alumna Jillian Davis will be reprising her role as The Snow Queen. Ms. Davis, a current member of the famed Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company, trained at Pacific Northwest Ballet on full scholarship after graduating from Princeton Dance and Theater Studio and Princeton Youth Ballet (then DanceVision).
Princeton Youth Ballet is selling a limited number of VIP tickets for the Sunday performance which include admission to a special Snow Queen Tea. Guests will be treated to delicious treats, a special gift, and a visit from the Snow Queen herself, along with other principal cast members. PYB also offers special discounts to Girl Scouts, as well as a “Dancer” badge workshop specifically for Brownies. All Scouts receive a goody bag with a custom PYB fun patch. For more information email info@princetonyouthballet.org.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children, students, and seniors, when purchased in advance online at princetonyouthballet.org or by phone at 1-800-838-3006. Tickets at the door are $25 for adults and $20 for children, students and seniors. For group discounts, email info@princetonyouthballet.org or call 948-8065.