Roxey Ballet’s “Cinderella” Geared to All Audiences
FAIRY TALE: Roxey Ballet’s upcoming season of “Cinderella” includes a tea party and a sensory-friendly performance in addition to a regular show.
Cinderella, part of the Children’s Classic Stories repertoire of Roxey Ballet, will be represented this spring in two matinee performances at Villa Victoria Academy in Ewing, a sensory-friendly show at Mill Ballet in New Hope, Pa.; and “Cinderella’s Royal Tea Party” at Mill Ballet.
The tea party is first, on Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m. Mill Ballet is at 46 North Sugan Road in New Hope, Pa. Guests will visit with Cinderella and her friends while having tea and sweets. The Fairy Godmother will also make a guest appearance for a story time and dance class. Tickets are available at roxeyballet.org/teaparty.
The sensory-friendly performance is Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m., at Mill Ballet. It is suitable for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs or sensitivities. Adaptations include decreased sound levels, elimination of special effects, and increased house lighting. This performance is also a good option for very young children, providing a relaxed atmosphere with the freedom to move around. Visit roxeyballet.org.
The two shows at Villa Victoria, 376 West Upper Ferry Road in Ewing, are May 6 and 7 at 2 p.m. (a school show is May 5). Visit roxeyballet.org/cinderella for tickets.