The School of Ballet Arizona (SBAZ) and the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras (PYOS) announce its continued partnership with the performance of “The Sleeping Beauty,” June 3-5 at the Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St.

This production, sponsored by Freed of London USA, demonstrates and celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of both organizations and gives audiences the rare opportunity to experience a show by the next generation of performing artists in Phoenix.

Get a glimpse of the progression in ballet and musical training from intermediate to advanced-level students on the verge of professional careers, as they perform the treasured fairy tale full of curses, magic, and fantasy. “The Sleeping Beauty” displays all the charms and grandeur of classical ballet. This enchanting work mesmerizes with elaborate choreography, memorable characters and Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score.

“The dedication of these young artists has been on display in the countless hours they have spent rehearsing and training for this production,” said Maria Simonetti, the School Director of The School of Ballet Arizona. “The choreography continues to inspire dancers of all ages and is a particular rite of passage for any aspiring young dancer to perform.”

The School of Ballet Arizona offers performances that demonstrate the School’s remarkable accomplishments. Students from primary to pre-professional perform works choreographed for professional companies and ballets specifically created for them to showcase their amazing talent and training.

“As an artist, we need to perform and share with the audience,” said Matthew Kasper, the Artistic and General Director of The Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras. “The creativity, ingenuity and collegiality of the arts will be on display in this production, as over two hundred of the most talented dancers and musicians will come together to create this one-of-a-kind experience.”

Last May was the inaugural collaboration with the School of Ballet Arizona and Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras, as they performed Swan Lake at three sold-out performances at Desert Botanical Garden

Tickets will be on sale starting May 9 and will be available at balletaz.org or by calling 602-381-1096.