In this charming ballet, Dr. Coppelius unveils his amazingly life-like creation, Coppélia. Left to dry on a balcony, a young villager named Franz falls in love at first sight, leading to the unexpected breaking of his engagement to Swanhilda—a tale of youthful love and discovery beautifully played out through dance.

This original ballet, a Thanksgiving Weekend tradition in Grand Rapids, brings to life Clement C. Moore's poem with dancing stockings, mischievous mice, and Santa with his reindeer. Enjoy an hour of family entertainment, and after the show, capture memories with Santa on stage. Suitable for all ages.

This ballet, inspired by Shakespeare's play, features graceful choreography set to Felix Mendelssohn's music, offering a one-hour introduction for young audiences to both Shakespeare's love story and classical ballet, with a clear portrayal of characters, conflicts, and humor in an accessible and entertaining format.