Ballet Chelsea’s Rendition of Sleeping Beauty

Ballet Chelsea will be performing a unique adaptation of Sleeping Beauty. This performance will be held at Robin Hills Farm, Sunday, May 23, two performances at 1 pm and 4 pm. Sleeping Beauty is Ballet Chelsea’s last offering for the season and represents a culmination of a year of extraordinary performances. Tickets are $15 and will go on sale May 14 and can be purchased at https://balletchelsea.org/tickets/ or by calling 734-475-3070. 

This production is unlike Ballet Chelsea’s traditional fully staged rendition. Performed without sets, drops, or props at Robin Hills Farm’s amphitheater, the ballet uses the natural beauty as the only backdrop.  This abbreviated production embodies Ballet Chelsea’s desire to stay relevant and adapt in how they teach and create performances. 

Tchaikovsky’s lengthy three-hour score has been pared down to slightly over an hour. The narrative of Ballet Chelsea’s performance differs from the traditional fairy tale as told by Charles Perrault and the Grimm Brothers.  

Prince Philip is portrayed as a younger brother who matures from a carefree boy to a brave young man as he seeks to save his sister from Maleficent’s angry spell. He refuses violence, choosing instead to appeal to Maleficent’s better nature. 

Without giving away the ending, the ballet culminates in a celebration attended by fairies, friends, and family. Ballet Chelsea’s rendition of the classic fairy tale focuses on the power of community support and love. To learn more about Sleeping Beauty, contact 734-475-3070 or purchase tickets starting May 14 at https://balletchelsea.org/tickets/.