Atlantic City Ballet to Open 32nd Season with SLEEPING BEAUTY, 8/16

Join the Atlantic City Ballet as they kick off their season with a special matinee performance of Sleeping Beauty on August 16th. Audiences will get swept away into a sublime world of kings, queens, fairy godmothers and storybook creatures. The tale of Sleeping Beauty comes to life in the most majestic classical ballet of all time. Set to Tchaikovsky's fabulous and familiar score and combined with Artistic Director, Phyllis Papa's stunning choreography, Sleeping Beauty is a timeless classic you can enjoy with the entire family. With special appearances by fairy tale favorites like Puss-In-Boots and Little Red Riding Hood and of course, that kiss from the handsome prince, Atlantic City Ballet's, Sleeping Beauty will create a memory to cherish happily ever after. Children attending the performance will have the opportunity to meet and take a picture with Sleeping Beauty after the performance.

The Atlantic City Ballet consists of professional dancers representing the countries of United States, Latvia, Japan, Spain, Hungary, Romania, Brazil, France, England and Italy. Miss Papa, the Founding Artistic Director of the company, has been a Principal dancer with the Royal Danish Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and Stars of the American Ballet. She is also the recipient of the 1998 Brazilian Gold Medal of Honor.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster, the Celebrity Theater box office and the Atlantic City Ballet web site. Senior and group discounts are available.

Saturday August 16th-Sleeping Beauty 2pm
Prices: $40-$55-Adults $20-Children 12 & under (all seats) Senior Discount 15% (must call box office for discount) Groups of 10 or more receive $10 off adult ticket

TICKETS ON SALE NOW
www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
The Celebrity Theater box office-609 348-0031www.acballet.org
For a complete list of performances visit www.acballet.org or call 609-348-7201/7202 for more information.