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
The St. Louis African Arts Festival, held in Forest Park, celebrates the rich and diverse cultures of Africa and African people. Children's activities include storytelling, arts and crafts, mask-making and educational workshops. In conjunction with the festival, the Saint Louis Zoo will have special activities focused on a different African animal each day.
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
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.
See the Purina Incredible Dog Team perform extraordinary feats of athleticism and skill right here in St. Louis at Union Station this summer! Free performances are happening Thursdays through Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Union Station's Performance Plaza in front of the St. Louis Wheel.