In St. Louis for a limited engagement! The American Ballet Theatre Studio Company showcases the talent of ballet's rising stars. Principle dancers Misty Copeland and David Hallberg are just a few alumni of the company Dance Magazine calls "gracious and technically spectacular."
The Studio Company represents the next generation of world-class ballet with twelve dancers hand selected from around the world by American Ballet Theatre. Their youthful flexibility molds to the traditions of American Ballet Theatre even excelling beyond to include contemporary choreography.
American Ballet Theatre's visit to St. Louis includes a residency program and community outreach with Project Plie, ABT's initiative to increase racial and ethnic representation in ballet and diversify America's ballet companies.
Shows are Thursday, March 15 and Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 17 at 5 p.m. For ages 5 and up.
Tickets and more information are available at cocastl.org
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.
Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Meet the animals at Suson Park and learn about their care at the Suson Farm Park Barn Tours.