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Spring Dances With the Students of HBTS

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Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

Dancers in the HBTS 2019 spring show. ERIC STRIFFLER

The dancers of Hampton Ballet Theatre School in rehearsal for this week's spring performance. JORDANA SOBEY

The dancers of Hampton Ballet Theatre School in rehearsal for this week's spring performance. JORDANA SOBEY

The dancers of Hampton Ballet Theatre School in rehearsal for this week's spring performance. JORDANA SOBEY

The dancers of Hampton Ballet Theatre School in rehearsal for this week's spring performance. JORDANA SOBEY

The dancers of Hampton Ballet Theatre School in rehearsal for this week's spring performance. JORDANA SOBEY

The dancers of Hampton Ballet Theatre School in rehearsal for this week's spring performance. JORDANA SOBEY

authorStaff Writer on Apr 15, 2024

The Hampton Ballet Theatre School (HBTS) will present its spring program of “The Littlest Mermaid,” “The Dance of the Hours” and “Les Sylphides” from Friday, May 3, through Sunday, May 5, at Pierson High School’s theater in Sag Harbor.

The ballet is choreographed by HBTS director Sara Jo Strickland, and features costumes designed by Yuka Silvera and Kate McManus and lighting design by Sebastian Paczynski. Sharing the role of The Littlest Mermaid will be Lauren Rosario and Summer Lillie, while the role of the evil Queen Merwitch will be danced by Leila Genender and Avery McCleland. In “Les Sylphides,” Major Bovio, Shoshana Sobey, Catherine Porter and Leila Genender will all dance featured roles, while the main pas de deux will be danced by Olivia Quinn and Avery McCleland, partnered by guest artist Nick Peregrino. In “The Dance of the Hours,” the principal role of Midnight will be performed by Leila Genender and Olivia Quinn, partnered by Nick Peregrino as the Man in the Moon.

Performances are Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 4, at 1 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 to $35 ($25 to $40 on the day of the performance). To reserve, call 888-933-4287 or visit hamptonballettheatreschool.com. Group rates for all performances are available for 10 or more people. Pierson High School is at 200 Jermain Avenue in Sag Harbor.

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