The Live Family Series Ballet Returns to Lynchburg: A Fairy Tale Gathering

Ever wondered what happens when your favorite fairy tale characters come together for
a tea party? Will the Big Bad Wolf remember his table manners? Which princess will win the heart of
Prince Charming? Find out all the answers and more at Charlottesville Ballet’s A Fairy Tale Gathering, an
original ballet by Co-Director Emily Hartka (E.C. Glass Class of ‘05) that brings together famous fairy tale
characters.

A Fairy Tale Gathering is a 45-minute interactive production that was specially designed for young
children and families. “The original ballet features famous whimsical characters like Cinderella, Sleeping
Beauty, Snow White, and a family favorite: a singing Mrs. Teapot” says Co-Director Emily Hartka, who is a
graduate of E.C. Glass High School and the former Virginia School of the Arts. She created the original
ballet in 2009 as part of her thesis work at the University of Virginia. The show premiered in Lynchburg
in Fall 2010 (at the former Dance Theatre of Lynchburg) and the Ballet has toured the production to
numerous local schools in collaboration with Keith Lee, who now serves as Director of Diversity &
Inclusion and Resident Choreographer.

Performances will be held on the historic stage at the Academy Center of the Arts, where Charlottesville
Ballet is Resident Dance Company, on Saturday, March 12 with shows at 1:00PM and 4:00PM. After the
performance is a special VIP “Ever After Party” where families can take to the stage to meet the dancers,
take photos with their favorite fairy tale characters, and enjoy a dance party with the cast! All-inclusive
tickets include complimentary beverages plus the ballet performance and the after party.