Two weekends of free public recreational classes and performances at Argenta Plaza
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (Thursday, April 7, 2022) – The second year of Ballet Arkansas Presents Live at the Plaza, featuring free recreational classes and performances, will be held Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Argenta Plaza at 510 Main Street in North Little Rock. The event is sponsored by the North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau and ACANSA.
“In the inaugural year of Live at the Plaza, we welcomed 1,530 attendees to our free, outdoor performances and more than 100 participants to our recreational classes,” said Michael Fothergill, Ballet Arkansas’s Executive and Artistic Director. “We hope to continue our momentum at the Plaza this spring and to reach new audiences that may not have experienced the power and beauty of a Ballet Arkansas performance. Ballet Arkansas is ranked among the nation’s top 100 ballet companies by the Dance Data Project, and central to our mission is providing Arkansans of all backgrounds with access to world-class dance programming. Live at the Plaza will include fan favorites from our 21-22 season (The Great Gatsby, Coppélia & the Toymaker, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons), as well as the fiery Act III Don Quixote pas de deux, the ethereal Act II Giselle pas de deux and additional contemporary works. There will be something for every taste.”
Ballet Arkansas Presents Live at the Plaza
Argenta Plaza, 510 Main Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114
Free Public Recreational Classes
- Tuesday, April 26, 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Rise & Shine Pilates
- Thursday, April 28, 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Get Active
- Saturday, April 30, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- 9 a.m. -9:45 a.m. | Ballet on the Grounds
- 10 a.m. -10:45 a.m. | Jazz at the Plaza
- 11 a.m. -11:30 a.m. | Dancing with Dogs
- Tuesday, May 3, 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Rise & Shine Pilates
- Thursday, May 5, 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Get Active
- Saturday, May 7, 8 – 11 a.m.
- 9-9:45 a.m. | Ballet on the Grounds
- 10-10:45 a.m. | Jazz at the Plaza
- 11-11:30 a.m. | Dancing with Dogs
Free Performances by Ballet Arkansas
- Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m.
- Friday, April 29, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 30, 7 p.m.
- Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m.
- Thursday, May 5, 7 p.m.
- Friday, May 6, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, May 7, 7 p.m.
- Sunday, May 8, 3 p.m. (Mother’s Day VIP Reception during performance)
“Ballet Arkansas has been a joy to work with and seeing the events come to life has been incredible,” said Karen Trevino, President & CEO of the North Little Rock CVB. “We love being able to provide opportunities for locals and visitors to experience North Little Rock’s amazing performing arts scene. We anticipate an even more festive atmosphere for this year’s Live at the Plaza.”
Saturday morning recreational classes include Pilates at the Plaza, Jazz at the Plaza, Ballet on the Grounds and Dancing with Dogs. Weekday classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays the two weeks of Live at the Plaza will include Rise & Shine Pilates and Rise & Shine Movement. All classes are free and open to all ages and abilities. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats and bottled water as needed. For class descriptions and program details, visit www.balletarkansas.org/plaza.
Because the final performance coincides with Mother’s Day, the North Little Rock CVB is also hosting a special Mother’s Day VIP Reception during the free Ballet Arkansas performance on Sunday, May 8, at 3 p.m. The family-friendly Mother’s Day VIP Reception includes access to a shaded VIP area; a picnic basket of Arkansas treats and two drink tickets during the free Ballet Arkansas performance. Ten percent of ticket sales will benefit North Little Rock nonprofit Potluck Food Rescue for Arkansas, which distributes healthy food to nonprofit community food programs. Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite.
For more information about Live at the Plaza, visit www.balletarkansas.org/plaza or join the event on Facebook.
About Ballet Arkansas
Ranked among the top 100 ballet companies in America by the Dance Data Project, Ballet Arkansas was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in 1979. Over the course of its 43 year history, its world-class education programs and performances have touched the lives of nearly half a million Arkansans.
Under the leadership of Michael and Catherine Fothergill, Ballet Arkansas employs a diverse professional company of 14 dancers from across the nation and presents a vibrant repertory of the classics, celebrated works of American dance, and original works by the world’s most visionary dance makers. A statewide leader in dance education, Ballet Arkansas produces year-round education programs for children and adults at its downtown Little Rock headquarters and elsewhere across Arkansas. For more information, visit www.balletarkansas.org.
About the North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau
The North Little Rock CVB is the destination marketing organization for North Little Rock, Arkansas. It promotes North Little Rock as a positive tourism and hospitality experience thus enhancing economic growth and quality of life for its citizens and visitors. For more information about where to stay, where to eat and what to do in North Little Rock, visit NorthLittleRock.org.
