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
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
Aquarium visitors will be immersed in a world of shark-centered adventures and have opportunities to get up close to the sharks during Shark Week at the St. Louis Aquarium.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists, ages 18 months to 5 years and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
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.
Celebrate Summerween at The Magic House! Beat the heat and get a sneak peek at the fun of fall. Come dressed up in your "funnest" beach attire or Halloween costume – whichever season suits you – and trick or treat throughout the Magic House.