Dance

Dancers to perform Gershwin, Joplin

Written by Sarah Ottney | Managing Editor | sottney@toledofreepress.com

Dancers from the Ballet Theatre of Toledo will perform George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” and Scott Joplin’s “A Bundle of Rags” at Downtown Toledo’s historic Trinity Episcopal Church, 316 Adams St.

(L-R) Emma Wolff, Douglas Burkhardt, Tom Cobau and Madison Riley

Performances will be 7 p.m. March 25 and 2 p.m. March 27 and feature original choreography by Artistic Director Nigel Burgoine accompanied by pianists Wayne Anthony and Charles Brown.

Original artwork by lead dancer Tom Cobau, a depiction of the Eiffel Tower, will be featured as he dances the title role of the American in Paris, according to a news release.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and children 12 and under.

Ballet Theatre of Toledo is a nonprofit arts organization located in Holland and run by volunteers.

For tickets or more information, visit www.ballettheatreoftoledo.org or call (419) 861-0895.

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