SDCYB Premiere of "The Firebird" in Balboa Park [March 28-30, 2025]
MEDIA CONTACT:
Ira Bauer-Spector (Marketing Director) at ira@sdcyb.org
SAN DIEGO CIVIC YOUTH BALLET PRESENTS THE PREMIERE OF THE FIREBIRD IN CELEBRATION OF SDCYB'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY AT THE CASA DEL PRADO THEATER IN BALBOA PARK FROM MARCH 28-30, 2025
Who: San Diego Civic Youth Ballet (SDCYB), a nonprofit organization founded in 1945 and celebrating 80 years as the resident classical ballet school in Balboa Park.
What: An enchanting fairy tale full of magic and charm, The Firebird tells the story of a heroic prince and princess who fall in love, an evil sorcerer who tries to stop them, and the legendary, mythical creature who is summoned to save them.
Based on classic folklore, set to Stravinsky’s dynamic score, directed by SDCYB Artistic Director Danika Pramik-Holdaway, and presented at the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet for the first time - in special celebration of SDCYB’s 80th Anniversary Season - this production will excite and inspire audiences of all ages from March 28 to 30 at the historic Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park.
When:
- Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7pm
- Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2pm
- Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7pm
- Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2pm
Where: Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park (1800 Village Place, San Diego, CA, 92101)
Additional Information: All tickets are priced at $25 and can be purchased online at www.sdcyb.org, or over the phone at 619-259-0220. ADA seating is available and may be purchased over the phone or in the office only. 10% discount available for groups of 10+ per performance by entering code 10Plus at checkout.
SDCYB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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ABOUT SAN DIEGO CIVIC YOUTH BALLET
Founded in 1945, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet has been the resident classical ballet school in Balboa Park for 80 years - offering affordable, year-round, high-quality classes and productions for dancers ages 4 to adult in the beautiful Casa del Prado. The organization provides over 500 students with daily ballet classes, produces ballet productions for over 20,000 patrons each year, teaches over 750 students offsite through the Outreach Program, and continues to operate in good financial health with a dedicated staff of full-time and part-time employees, as well as over 200 volunteers.
Each year, three major productions grace the Casa del Prado Theater stage including a full-length spring ballet, "Fairy Tales in the Park" (benefiting SDCYB’s Scholarship Program) and the holiday classic, "The Nutcracker." There is also an annual school-wide Spring Showcase and the SDCYB Performance Ensemble (featuring advanced dancers) performs at special events throughout the community. SDCYB offers ballet camps and intensives each summer and has offered the “Ballet for Me!” class for students with disabilities since 2015. Relationships with school groups and Scout troops continue to develop through discounted tickets to ballet performances.
The mission of SDCYB is to provide the youth of San Diego with an opportunity to study, understand and appreciate, through education and participation, the art of ballet, and to enrich the cultural life of the community. The Vision Statement reads: “San Diego Civic Youth Ballet believes everyone should have the opportunity to dance. SDCYB strives to cultivate a learning environment based on integrity and trust and one that values diversity amongst its students, faculty, staff and patrons. SDCYB promotes excellence in all endeavors and a spirit of service to the San Diego community through sustainable practices that prioritize a child’s desire to dance over their ability to pay.”
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