(Archive information on our "Storybook Tales" performances from November 2003)

You won't want to miss Raleigh Dance Theatre's 2003 Fall performance -- "Story Book Tales". This is a program that is especially designed for the enjoyment of young children. On the program is: "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse", based on the book by Kevin Henkes, which was performed by RDT last Fall, as was the next ballet also on the 2003 program: "String Theory", a collaboration of new dance and music by choreographer Tyler Walters and musician John Hanks. The ever-popular "Sleeping Beauty, Prologue", set to the familiar score by Tchaikovsky is a new addition to our Fall program. Rounding out this year's production of "Storybook Tales" is a world premiere ballet by Chapel Hill's M'Liss Dorrance, which is inspired by the relationships found in the classic novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

The performances are November 8, 2003, at 11:00am and 3:00pm, and November 9, 2002, at 3:00pm. All performances are in Jones Auditorium, Meredith College, Raleigh. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Group rates are available. Please call 919-834-1058 for tickets (VISA/MC accepted) or for additional information.

Above right: RDT dancers perform "String Theory",a work created specifically for Raleigh Dance Theatre,with music by John Hanks and choreography by Tyler Walters.
Photo: Ann Vorus.

Above: RDT dancers in "String Theory" (Photo credit: Ann Vorus)