Have you ever wondered how ballerinas dance on their toes? Or how dancers turn without getting dizzy? Learn the answers to those questions and more during these family-friendly performances on February 27, 2022 (at 1PM and 3:30PM) featuring excerpts from famous ballets including The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. Advanced students from the School of American Ballet and faculty member Katrina Killian offer a sneak peek inside the classroom to see how students train to become professional ballet dancers. This free hour-long in-person presentation is an enchanting introduction to the art of classical ballet. Guests are even invited to learn a few steps right from their seats! The recommended age is 4 and up.

Reservations are strongly recommended and are only available over the phone. Call the Queens Theatre Box Office (open Tuesday-Friday 12pm-6pm) at 718.760.0064 to reserve your spot. Seating is first come, first serve. Learn more at https://queenstheatre.org/event/the-beauty-of-ballet/2022-02-27/