Join Stephen Wynne\, Artistic Director/Cho reographer\, and cast member Terrell Palmer of this one-act ballet to disc uss some of the themes of personhood the fairytale brings to the surface\, such as rejection and being true to one's individual strengths.
\nT his event will be livestreamed. \;Watch it here &rarr\;
\nAll in-person attendees will receive a buy one\, get one free coupon for NWA Ba llet's production of The Princess and the Pea\, taking place at Thaden School in Bentonville \;Saturday\, May 30 at 2 pm and 7:30 p m. \;
\nThe mission of NWA Ballet Theatre is to inspire a lastin g love and appreciation for the art of classical and contemporary ballet t hroughout the Northwest Arkansas region by combining artistic excellence i n dance with innovative choreography and distinctive costuming into exhila rating performances accenting and respecting the dignity and grace of the individual dancers. More about NWA Ballet Theatre &rarr\;
\nStephen Wynne\, a native of Philadelphia\, PA\, completed his dance training in New York City as a two-year scholarship student at A merican Ballet Theater. \;Relocating to Europe\, Mr. Wynne was employe d as a professional dancer with in Amsterdam\, Zurich\, and Cologne. After nearly two decades in Europe\, he was awarded by the German Cultural Depa rtment for his outstanding choreographic achievement. After Stephen&rsquo\ ;s performance career\, he served as Artistic Director with At Marah Dance Theatre in Philadelphia\, Associate Professor of Dance at Belhaven Univer sity\, a commissioned choreographer for the Kö\;lner Philharmonie\, Th e University of the Arts in Cologne\, and Acht Bruecken Festival in German y. Wynne served as the Artistic Director of TALK Dance Co\, as a Dance Tou r Consultant for SouthArts in Atlanta\, Georgia\, as Artistic Director at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center\, Adjunct Professor at Colorado State Uni versity\, and Creative Arts Director with Global Ed Solution&rsquo\;s char ter schools- dba\, Arts Immersion\, in Denver\, CO. Wynne was a finalists for the &ldquo\;YEAH&rdquo\; Creative Competition and President of the Col orado affiliate of the National Dance Education Organization. Stephen was awarded a roster position as a Fulbright Specialist with the US State Depa rtment and World Learning in Washington\, DC as a choreographer\, dance ed ucator\, and cultural consultant. He is delighted to serve as artistic dir ector of NWA Ballet Theatre since October 2022.
\nFor disability accommodations\, call 479.856.7250 or email \;questions@faylib.org \;2-3 weekdays before a pr ogram. Plan your visit by viewing our building map \;and details on accessibility services.
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