Ballet Ariel brings beauty and charm, family and community with their original production of Little Women.
Little Women is based on the 1869 book by Louisa May Alcott. It follows the four March sisters, Amy, Beth, Jo and Meg, from Christmas Day and beyond, as they grow up during the Civil War era and find their place in the world. The choreography highlights the special characters of each sister and events that shape their growth from girls to young women.
For this Ballet Ariel debut, Artistic and Executive Director Ilena Norton wrote the scenario for the production and selected the music to accompany it with Gossamer Winds director John Richardson. That includes a blend of traditional holiday music such as “Away in a Manger” and “I Saw Three Ships” with classical pieces including several by Grieg from his “Lyric Pieces,” plus music by French and American composers.
Reviewed in Onstage Colorado, Toni Tresca said that “Ballet Ariel Shines in Little Women”.
“We are excited to debut Little Women for the first offering of our 2025-26 season,” says Ilena Norton, Ballet Ariel’s Artistic and Executive Director. “I enjoyed weaving elements of the classic story with select music accompaniment. It’s fresh, heartwarming and delightful.”
Dates and Tickets
The Schoolhouse Theatre, 19650 Mainstreet, Parker 80138
Sunday, March 1 at 3:00 pm
Adult tickets $30 with discounts for seniors, students, and children
For information on purchasing tickets, please visit the Ballet Ariel website at www.balletariel.org or call 303-945-4388.
About Ballet Ariel
Ballet Ariel was founded in 1998 by Artistic and Executive Director Ilena Norton. The organization, which celebrated its 25th year in 2023, has evolved into a laboratory for
developing original classical ballets, a collaborative environment where the beauty of classical ballet comes together with narrative storytelling and a contemporary vision. This professional company is known for its graceful and elegant, yet dynamic, choreography and staging.
Located in Denver at the Denver Dance Center, 2496 W. 2nd Ave., #3 in Denver, the company employs ten professional dancers under Ballet Master Patricia Renzetti. Ballet Ariel’s repertoire features original ballets such as The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (which also toured Fall of 2025); Little Women; and Tale of Molly Brown along with classical works including Konservatoriet, La Fille Mal Gardee, and “Aurora’s Wedding” from Sleeping Beauty.
Ballet Ariel receives funding from Denver, Jefferson, Adams, and Douglas Counties through the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), and Denver Ballet Guild. Ballet Ariel is also the main sponsor of the DenverArtScene3.org website.
For more information, visit www.balletariel.org or call 303-945-4388.
