Each spring, the Centennial Youth Ballet of the Metro Parks Dance Division presents the annual Spring Concert, a celebration of a variety of styles, including classical ballet repertoire, neoclassical, and contemporary works. This performance is also an opportunity for the dancers to work with guest choreographers, often collaborating, honoring or creating original work. Rehearsals for the Spring Concert begin in January and culminate with
three performances in April.
three performances in April.
Upcoming Performances
Centennial Youth Ballet presents: The Four Seasons & Other Works
April 24-26, 2026
Alexander Z Looby Theater
Alexander Z Looby Theater
Artwork by Mimi Michel | Acrylic on Canvas
The Four Seasons, a new neoclassical ballet choreographed by Metro Parks Dance Division faculty members Daniella Parisot and Katie Eliason-Kropf will debut at the Centennial Youth Ballet's annual Spring Concert. Accompanied by both Vivaldi's original score and Max Richter's recomposition, audience members will be transported by the dancers through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The show will include a new work choreographed by New Dialect founder, dancer, and community organizer, Banning Bouldin. Accompanying the show, will be senior and student choreographer, Ansley Batts' original work, "Noise."
Previous Performances
2025 Spring Concert: Swan Lake & Other Works
Staged by faculty instructors Katie Eliason-Kropf and Daniella Parisot, Act II of Swan Lake was accompanied by live music arranged by Stephen Lamb. Act III excerpts included Neapolitan, Spanish, and the iconic Black Swan Pas de Deux. In collaboration with the dancers, faculty instructor Daniella Parisot choreographed, "Chronometer Etude," a contemporary work to Franz Liszt. The show concluded with senior and student choreographer, Mimi Michel's original work "The Thread." All pieces were costumed by Christen Heilman.
Staged by faculty instructors Katie Eliason-Kropf and Daniella Parisot, Act II of Swan Lake was accompanied by live music arranged by Stephen Lamb. Act III excerpts included Neapolitan, Spanish, and the iconic Black Swan Pas de Deux. In collaboration with the dancers, faculty instructor Daniella Parisot choreographed, "Chronometer Etude," a contemporary work to Franz Liszt. The show concluded with senior and student choreographer, Mimi Michel's original work "The Thread." All pieces were costumed by Christen Heilman.
