It’s a tale of good winning over evil and it includes a beautiful princess, a dashing prince, gorgeous costumes, wonderful sets and an amazing score from Tchaikovsky. They even threw in a couple of other fairy tale scenes for good measure.
Alessandra Ball, whose wedding we are excited to be documenting in May, does a wonderful job as the lead character Princess Aurora.
Alessandra Ball takes center stage in NCDT's Sleeping BeautyThe show is a visual delight with classic movement and colorful costumesNCDT2's Christina LaForgia Sarah Hayes Watson floatsKate Ann Behrendt charms the audienceJamie Dee makes a pointMelissa Anduiza is the fairy who helps revive Sleeping BeautyColorful symmetryDavid Ingram portrays Carabosse, one scary characterIt was nice to see the talented Kati Hanlon Mayo, a former NCDT principal dancer, back on stage portraying Sleeping Beauty's motherAmazing colors and movementPrincess Aurora falls under the spellAddul Manzano and Melissa Anduiza Alessandra Ball and Addul Manzano Floating in unisonAurora awakensAmazing kick from Melissa Anduiza Sarah Hayes Watson takes flightAnother fun momentJordan Leeper soarsJamie DeeNaseeb Culpepper is the fox chasing Little Red Riding Hood, portrayed by Kate Ann BehrendtBoys overtake the ogre, played by David Morse, in NCDT's version of Tom ThumbThe ogre is down for the countAlessandra Ball commands the stageBall and Manzano finish a daring dropAddul Manzano knifes through the airJamie Dee watches the rehearsalAurora takes a bow
