Sacagawea's Song

 The New Bedford Ballet is hosting its annual March Youth Ballet Performance on Sunday, March 5 at the NBB Community Theatre, 2459 Purchase Street in New Bedford.  Performances of Sacagawea’s Song by the New Bedford Youth Ballet will be at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm. All proceeds will benefit New Bedford Ballet, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Sacagawea’s Song is an original historical ballet created and choreographed by New Bedford Ballet’s artistic director, Rebecca Waskiel-Marchesseault. This unique, family-oriented ballet describes the story of Sacagawea, the Native American woman who served as interpreter and guide on the historic Lewis and Clark expedition across the western United States. Members of the audience will have the opportunity to travel back to the early 19th century and experience this renowned journey of an American icon who has become a symbol of women’s strength and independence.     The New Bedford Youth Ballet will also be performing Sacagawea’s Song for elementary schools in Acushnet, Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, and New Bedford in March as part of their Bringing History to Life through the Arts program. The program will bring this legendary story to life for the students through the art of ballet. Two special additional performances of Sacagawea’s Song will be presented – one for PACE Head Start students and their families and a second for New Bedford Ballet’s after-school program participants and families. These families will be provided with evenings of history and culture, as they witness the enchantment of ballet.     The New Bedford Youth Ballet is a company of the New Bedford Ballet Foundation, Inc. Founded in 1987, the Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and present classical ballets, grant scholarships, and educate the community about the beauty of this performing art. Throughout the years, aided by the financial support of the Foundation, thousands of area school children and senior citizens have had the opportunity to witness the splendor of “live” ballet. Sacagawea's Song is being produced in consultation with The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head and the Shoshone Wind River Reservation. Their valuable expertise has helped represent and celebrate the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition accurately. NBB values their input and support. Sacagawea’s Song is sponsored by Lang, Xifaras & Bullard, Early Learning Child Care, Colonial Shutterworks, Inner Bay Café & Grille, Abraham Law, folia, Fusion Physical Therapy, Hawthorn Medical Associates, Matias Landscaping, PACE Head Start, Ray Hunt Designs, and Union St Hydration Bar.   Tickets: Adults $15, Seniors, Students, and Children $10    Tickets may be purchased at www.newbedfordballet.org. For more information, call New Bedford Ballet at 508-993-1387.

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