Louisiana Delta Ballet is happy to announce its season for 2023-2024 We begin our 20th season in late October with "Dracula"! At Christmas we will transport you and your family to Qz! And don’t forget to save the date – February 23, 2024 – for our annual fundraiser, “Dancing With the Louisiana Stars” which supports our season. Join LDB this season and let us share our passion with you!
Dracula
Please join us for the Premier full- length story of Dracula told through dance, choreographed By David Ward and Missy Crain for Louisiana Delta Ballet. Based on the 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, this classic story follows young businessman Jonathan Harker as he travels to Transylvania from his home in Victorian London- to the castle of the mysterious Count Dracula. The feeling that something is amiss overcomes the young man, and the dark adventure begins! When the Count catches sight of the image of Jonathan’s love Mina, he cannot help but feel certain that she is his own wife, come back through time and space to be reunited with him. Dracula becomes obsessive in his quest to find her, and will stop at nothing to accomplish his goal. In an epic story of the enduring nature of true love, we watch as the team of vampire expert Dr. Van Helsing, Psychiatrist Dr Seward, the dashing Arthur, and our hero Jonathan Harker brave the ultimate danger in this triumphant tale of good versus evil. Along the way, we encounter the tragic characters of Ms. Renfield, Mina’s dearest friend Lucy Westenra, and the three beguiling undead brides of the Count. Accompanied by the beautiful dancers of Louisiana Delta Ballet in both lead and supporting roles, and talented guest artists from around the nation, this is sure to be a memorable retelling of a true classic. The production features new sets and costumes, and thrills aplenty to sink your teeth into this October! Himself a London native, David Ward finds inspiration from Director Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 film Dracula as well as from the great story telling choreographers Matthew Bourne and David Nixon. “It feels important to me that the audience sees the authenticity of these rich characters and that there is more to this caped Villain than meets the eye.”
- October 21, 2023 – Gala Performance 7:30 p.m
- Monroe Civic Center W. L. “Jack” Howard Theatre
- Tickets available at the Civic Center Box Office, by calling 318-381-7489 or at louisianadeltaballet.com.
A Very Merry Oz Christmas
Late Christmas Eve night Dorothy is again swept up into adventure, when a tornado carries her back to the magical Land of Oz. What a coincidence…or is it? Upon her arrival in Munchkin Land, Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, enlists her help to save Oz from the clutches of a new enemy…The Wicked Witch of the South! Together with Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, Dorothy and Toto travel to the North Pole to recruit the help of the most magical being in the Universe. Who else but Santa Claus? Will this defeat this new evil and save the Land Over the Rainbow? Don’t miss this magical extravaganza and the chance to celebrate Christmas in Oz!
- December 15, 2023 - Gala Performance - 7:00 p.m.(Special school performances December 13, 14 and 15)
- Monroe Civic Center W. L. “Jack” Howard Theatre
- Tickets available at the Civic Center Box Office, by calling 318-381-7489 or at louisianadeltaballet.com..
Annual Fundraiser "Dancing With the Louisiana Stars"
- February 23, 2024
- 7:00 p.m. Cocktails and Hors d'Oeuvres will be served at 6:00 p.m. (included for all table purchases). Performance and competition begins at 7:00 p.m.
- Monroe Civic Center Arena
- Call 318-381-7489 to reserve your table of 8. Tables sold on a first come, first served basis. General Admission tickets also available.
A gift to Louisiana Delta Ballet ensures all our programs continue uninterrupted and at the level of quality our community has come to expect and deserves. Your gift helps bring the art of dance into the lives of young children, teens, adults and seniors in our community and enriches our community through high-quality creative experiences. LDB is a 501 (c) (3) Corporation and your gift is 100 percent tax deductible.
