Ballet aficionados and newcomers alike, take note: Ballet Arizona invites you to experience the elegance and grace of "Ballet Under the Stars." Set to shimmer and leap at Peoria's Centennial Plaza on Saturday, September 20, at 7 p.m., this annual outdoor spectacle offers an array of classical and contemporary ballet performances in an environment that breaks away from the conventional theater setting. Centennial Plaza, providing the backdrop for this starlit event, is conveniently located behind Peoria City Hall at 9875 N. 85th Avenue.
This is not just an event for the cultural elite but is crafted as a family-friendly outing that won't cost you a cent. As Ballet Arizona notes on the City of Peoria, audience members are encouraged to "Arrive early and bring your blanket for lawn seating, first-come, first-served." To sate your hunger and quench your thirst, food trucks will be parked and ready, serving up a variety of snacks and beverages. Accessibility is also a key feature, with ASL and Spanish interpretation services available to ensure an inclusive experience for all attendees.
The added frills of full staging, costumes, and lighting are set to make the performances even more mesmerizing under the open sky. This isn't just an opportunity to soak in the finesse of professional dancers; it's a chance to introduce the uninitiated to the beauty of ballet—a sentiment echoed by Ballet Arizona's invitation.
