Tales as Old as Time Gala – Bayside Youth Ballet

Bayside Youth Ballet will present their annual Spring Gala, “Tales as Old as Time” on Sunday, May 19 at 2:00PM at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School.  The show will open with the very popular “Be Our Guest” from the Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast.  The company will also be performing excerpts from the village scenes of the beloved classic Giselle, a favorite of the ballet company, as well as scenes from the fiery Spanish ballet, Don Quixote.  Also included in the performance of jazz, classical ballet, modern and musical theater is a fun and quirky piece inspired by Bob Fosse’s musical “The Pajama Game” and excerpts from the timeless Jerome Robbins classic West Side Story, as well as other exciting selections.

With 23 dancers ranging in age from 10 to 18, new and exciting choreography, and lavish costumes, the program is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

Tickets for the performance are $12 for adults and $7 for children under 10 and are available at Office Supply in Gloucester, the Mathews Visitor Center and Diggs School of Dance in Gloucester or email [email protected].  Tickets will also be available at the door.

RAFFLE DURING GALA

Tickets are on sale now.    You can email us,  visit Bayside Youth Ballet Facebook page to request tickets, meet up with one of our BYB dancers, or stop by Diggs School of Dance to purchase. Tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10, and 5 for $20. You have four options to select from on each ticket you purchase.

A. New Kent Wine Trail for Two

B. Dinner for Two Aboard the Spirit of Norfolk

C. Wine Tasting for Eight at New Kent Winery

D. Milwaukee Tools with m12 hackzall, m12 cordless driver, large set of extra bits, and set of sawzall blades.

We will also have a Silent Auction the day of the performance with lots of items for everyone! More to come so stay tuned.

Bayside Youth Ballet is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that presents full length ballets, lecture demonstrations to area private and public schools and to community groups as well.  BYB will hold auditions for membership in June at Diggs School of Dance.  All dancers regardless of their studio affiliation are invited to participate.  For more information or to register for the audition call 804-694-59oo.