The Atlantic City Ballet presents two extraordinary family-friendly performances this fall at Caesars Circus Maximus Theater in Atlantic City: “Carmina Burana” on Wednesday, Sept. 24, and the return of the acclaimed “Dracula” on Thursday, Oct. 30. Both performances, for ages five and older, begin at 7 p.m. The Atlantic City Ballet is inviting guests to dress in costume for this year’s “Dracula” and prizes will be awarded at the show. Perfect fun for this Halloween season!
“Carmina Burana” is a feast for the senses, pairing powerful choreography with Carl Orff’s iconic cantata. Choreographer Phyllis Papa’s vignettes capture the spirit of the score’s five movements, oscillating between erratic, romantic and lustful, celebrating community and the joys of life.
On Oct. 30, audiences can experience the spine-tingling thrill of Dracula, one of the company’s most celebrated original works. Papa’s choreography brings Bram Stoker’s classic tale to life, complete with sensuous costumes, theatrical sets and a gripping score. This ballet has become a Halloween tradition and one of the most popular productions in Atlantic City Ballet’s 43-year history.
“Our fall season is designed to stir the soul and ignite the imagination,” said Phyllis Papa, artistic director of Atlantic City Ballet. “With the powerful emotion of ‘Carmina Burana’ and the dramatic tension of ‘Dracula,’ audiences will experience two very different, yet equally unforgettable evenings of dance, music and storytelling.”
Founded in 1982, by international ballerina Phyllis Papa, the Atlantic City Ballet is comprised of professional dancers from around the world. Although their home base is in Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, the Ballet has performed in theaters all along the east coast and across the country. Their repertoire of original works includes such classics as “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Sleeping Beauty” and “Swan Lake,” but Ms. Papa is most known for her innovative works such as “Dracula,” “Caught Up In The Swing,” and her full length “Carmen.” Since its inception, the Atlantic City Ballet has served as one of the cultural treasures of New Jersey and continues a tradition of dance excellence for future generations of ballet audiences.
Tickets for both performances, family-friendly for ages five and older, can be purchased at www.acballet.org.
