Fancy Nancy

The Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet will bring the beloved children’s book Fancy Nancy to life this spring at the historic Akron Civic Theatre.  Fancy folks both young and old alike will delight in this charming ballet, adapted for the stage by renowned New York choreographer Francis Patrelle.  Based on the popular series by author Robin Preiss Glasser, Fancy Nancy carries a positive message for children that being true to yourself and expressing your unique personality is always in fashion!  Meet the ever-so-glamorous Fancy Nancy, her best pal Bree, and all of your favorites in this lighthearted original performance that is appropriate for all ages.  Captivating costumes, sensational sets, and a lively original score by composer Patrick Soluri are sure to make Fancy Nancy a family favorite.  Show times are Saturday, March 13^th at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday March 14^th at 2:30 p.m.  A fun-filled reception for children will be held 30 minutes prior to each performance.  Come and meet composer Patrick Soluri, hear a special reading of a beloved Fancy Nancy tale, and receive a free gift!  Tickets may be purchased by calling the Akron Civic Theatre box office at 330-253-2488 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.  Ticket prices are $10 for general seating and $25 for preferred seating.  For more information or to receive special Scout Troop pricing, please call the CVYB information line at 330-996-1100. Also on May 13^th and 14th will be the reprise of James Sewell’s Carnival of the Animals based on the world famous music by Camille Saint-Saens.  Carnival of the Animals is a series of charming animal kingdom vignettes that are sometimes serious, oftentimes humorous, and always enchanting. 

The Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet is a pre-professional ballet company for talented local dancers ages 8-18.  The CVYB is the only area dance company that performs original works for children, by children.  The CVYB has received world-wide acclaim, performing at the First International Children’s Festival Tour in Taiwan, the International Youth Festival in Vevey, Switzerland, and the Peter Jay Sharp Theater in New York City.  The CVYB will be on the road to New York City once again in 2010 to bring Fancy Nancy to the exciting Peter Norton Symphony Space.    The Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet invites you to join in the fun and release your inner Fancy Nancy this spring at the Akron Civic Theatre!