There’s no better way to celebrate the upcoming spring break with your children than by taking them to The Grand Rapids Ballet featuring, “Spring Break For Kids!”. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Grand Rapids Ballet is known as Michigan’s only professional ballet company. Visitors come from all over to celebrate the art of dance through outstanding performances throughout the season. This popular spring break event returns April 8 – 10th, 2014 and provides children as well as their parents with something fun and entertaining to enjoy this spring.

Spring Break For Kids! Features
The Spring Break For Kids! event starts out with pre-show activities for all ages. Here you can try on amazing dance costumes, get your very own temporary tattoos, participate in Gymco activities, browse through a selection of SchoolZone books and merchandise that are available for purchase and even try out a free ballet class. The pre-show activities are then followed by a fun and exciting 30-minute ballet performance called, “A Different Tune”, aimed towards children of all ages. Visitors also have the chance to win some great prizes from local arts organizations such as the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum and the Grand Rapids Civic Center.

Ticketing Information
Shows for Spring Break For Kids! are known to sell out quickly, so it is highly recommended to purchase your tickets in advance. Tickets are just $5 per person with reserved seating only. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster or at the Ballet Box Office. All children entering the theater, ages 2 and up, must have their own ticket in order to enjoy Spring Break For Kids!

About The Venue
The Grand Rapids Ballet performs at three different venues throughout and around Grand Rapids, Michigan. This includes the Peter Martin Wege Theatre, DeVos Performance Hall and the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center. The Spring Break For Kids! event can be enjoyed the 8th through the 10th of April at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre only.

Educational Programming
The Grand Rapids Ballet offer educational programming and classes that are available regularly for children to take advantage of. Because the arts and dance can have a positive impact in any child’s life, these programs provide wonderful opportunities for children of all ages. Some educational programming includes Escape to the Ballet, Master Dance Class, Meet a Dancer, Costumes of the Ballet, School Performances and more.