Reno, Nevada – The spring season for the A.V.A. Ballet Theatre opens with the classic ballet Peter Pan on March 15 and 16 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Re-staged and re-choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne, Peter Pan is the captivating story of Peter Pan and Wendy and their adventures in Neverland. Fairies, pirates and the Lost Boys all have starring roles in this fantasy adventure. This classic story is filled with mesmerizing dance, intrigue, and is fun for the entire family.

The composer of the wonderful Peter Pan score, Carmon DeLeone, will be conducting the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. DeLeone is the music director for the Cincinnati Ballet.

Outstanding guest principal dancers who have danced with the San Francisco Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Salt Lake City’s Ballet West will perform with the large cast from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre.

The Saturday, March 15 performance will be held at 8 p.m. and the Sunday March 16 performance will be at 2 p.m. Ticket prices for adults are $30 to $60. Ticket prices for children 12 and younger and seniors 65 and older are $25 to $52. For tickets call the Pioneer Center at 775-434-1050 or online at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada’s largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.