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This will be a live performance with costumes, music, and props performed by the professional ballet dancers of New England Ballet Theatre. The Fantastic Toyshop is a ballet choreographed by Rachael G... Read more

This will be a live performance with costumes, music, and props performed by the professional ballet dancers of New England Ballet Theatre. The Fantastic Toyshop is a ballet choreographed by Rachael Gnatowski with music by Ottorino Respighi. This ballet was created specifically for the Greater Hartford community. Inspired by "La Boutique Fantasque" a ballet choreographed by Léonide Massine in 1919, our production includes special nods to the city and people of Hartford. You can catch costumes that resemble the Colt Armory, magical toy dolls, and even elves that double dutch! This show is pure holiday magic, and fun for all ages. We believe it is so important to expose children to this rich cultural art form, and this ballet is a fun introduction.

It will be a 40-min ballet performance followed by a 10-min Q&A info session with professional dancers about the art form, the plot of the ballet, pointe shoes, our careers, etc.

An auditorium or open space such as a gymnasium, cafeteria with tables put away, or assembly hall. We can connect to the school’s speaker/sound system or bring our own speaker. The dancers will also... Read more

An auditorium or open space such as a gymnasium, cafeteria with tables put away, or assembly hall. We can connect to the school’s speaker/sound system or bring our own speaker. The dancers will also need a dressing room or access to a bathroom to get into costume.