For the last 11 years, Mountain West Ballet has awed crowds with its spring performances, and this year will be no different with a new variation of "Sleeping Beauty."
"Our fresh adaptation of 'Sleeping Beauty' will captivate audience members of all ages with the harrowing tale of Princess Aurora," Jill Mueller, artistic director, said in a news release. "Elements of magic, intrigue and deception unfold to create this unforgettable and enchanting ballet."
The nonprofit, Sandy-based ballet has dancers from approximately 26 universities, colleges and schools along the Wasatch Front. Established in 1983, the ballet has used local aspiring dancers as the stability of its performances.
Evening performances will be May 20-21 at 8 p.m., and there will be a family night performance May 23, starting at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a Saturday matinee performance on May 21 at 2 p.m.
For more information, visit mountainwestballet.org or call 801-572-6222.
Caitlin is a feature writer for the Deseret News and a journalism student at Brigham Young University.