Latin Ballet Legend of the Poinsettia

Latin Ballet of Virginia 10th Anniversary Production of Legend of the Poinsettia January 7 – 9, 2011. January 7-9, 2011 Friday 7:30 PM, Saturday 3:00 PM, Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 3:00 PM The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Tickets available online at www.latinballet.com or by calling (804) 379-2555 $20 Adults, $15 Children, Students, Seniors and […]

January 3, 2011; 6:15 PM • by Kate Semp

Latin Ballet of Virginia 10th Anniversary Production of Legend of the Poinsettia January 7 – 9, 2011.

January 7-9, 2011
Friday 7:30 PM, Saturday 3:00 PM, Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 3:00 PM
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

Tickets available online at www.latinballet.com or by calling (804) 379-2555
$20 Adults, $15 Children, Students, Seniors and Military

Group tickets available for groups of 10 or more at $10
School discount tickets at $7 for minimum of 20 students, maximum of 150 Students.

Photo provided by Latin Ballet of Virginia

Latin Ballet of Virginia proudly presents its 10th Anniversary performance of THE LEGEND OF THE POINSETTIA. Latin Ballet Artistic Director, Ana Ines King, created the production in 2001 to delight and inform audiences on the numerous and unique winter holiday traditions from Latin America. Every year since, the Latin Ballet has captivated audiences of all ages and backgrounds with this annual performance full of light, spirit and joy.

THE LEGEND OF THE POINSETTIA is a story based on the Mexican legend about a pure-hearted young girl who discovers the true spirit of giving. This story is as traditional in the Latin American holiday season as the Nutcracker is in the United States. Unable to offer a gift of material value, Little Maria picks a handful of weeds that magically transform into brilliant crimson flowers, and thus the custom of giving poinsettias during the holidays is born.

The Latin Ballet’s production of THE LEGEND OF THE POINSETTIA elegantly portrays the traditions of the season in the countries of Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Spain and Puerto Rico. Dances and music will demonstrate cultural celebrations with aguinaldos, gaitas, parrandas, cumbias and rumbas. The spiritual reverence of the season is combined with the joy and laughter of the traditional festivities.

Original cast members will join in the 10th Anniversary Celebration. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet cast members of the past and present!

“Little Maria did not have a gift for the Baby Jesus. All she could find
was a handful of weeds…but, because she gave from her heart,
the weeds turned into beautiful red flowers.
This is the story of the Poinsettia, the Christmas plant.”

Latin Ballet of Virginia
Phone: (804) 379-2555
E-mail: latinballet@latinballet.com