Young ballet fans and their parents alike will be entertained by the next free ArtStarts performance at River Market.
ArtStarts is presenting ZarYevka Ballet on Sunday, Nov. 27, with two free shows: one at 11 a.m. and one at 1 p.m.
ZarYevka Ballet is presenting The Jabberwocky, a narrated story ballet that features giant puppets, colourful costumes and professional dancers. Youngsters are invited to join Yukina as she ventures into the mysterious Tulgy Woods, learning some important lessons about friendship along the way.
The performance is aimed at kids five and up, but all ages are welcome. The sessions are free, but families are invited to arrive a little early as the ArtStarts programs are always popular.
ZarYevka Ballet has been creating and performing story ballets for family audiences since 2011, when they premiered Peter and the Wolf. Since then, they have performed works at the Butchart Gardens, Barkerville, and other locations, as well as taking programs into schools. You can find out more about them at www.zaryevkaballet.com.
See www.rivermarket.ca for more about the local workshop.
