Enjoy free local ballet at Railroad Park on April 27 + see how young dancers can get inspired this summer

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I’m all for any excuse to bask in the beautiful spring weather in Birmingham. Ballet in the Park, a free-to-attend performance with local artists, lets me do that—and it’s coming up on Sunday, April 27!

Keep reading for everything you need to know about Ballet in the Park and other ways to get involved within Birmingham’s Magic City Performing Arts.

Ballet in the Park is on Sunday, April 27

Watch dozens of local dancers and a variety of ballet styles at Ballet in the Park. (Magic City Performing Arts)

If you’re not familiar with Magic City Performing Arts (MCPA), let me be the first to tell you: They are all about local talent and community-engaging events.

Ballet in the Park is fun, free and gives you an opportunity to explore the beauty of dance in the heart of Birmingham.

“Birmingham’s growing arts and culture scene is so impressive, and we want to create opportunities for the student and professional dancers to perform for our community.

Ballet in the Park is a wonderful way for the first-time ballet audience of all ages to get their first taste of live ballet and contemporary dance for free in a beautiful venue in the Magic City.”

Stephanie Rangel, Artistic Director, Magic City Performing Arts

• When: Sunday, April 27 | 3PM
• Where: Railroad Park, 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• FREE admission
• Bring your blankets, lawn chairs + snacks!

Magic City Performing Arts is community-driven

Magic City Performing Arts is an incredible organization that prioritizes local talent in world-class productions. MCPA serves dancers from all backgrounds and provides high-quality instruction, as well as creates performance opportunities for all experience levels.

From the beloved Magic City Nutcracker and the recent performance of the famous “Swan Lake” ballet, there’s always something going on at Magic City Performing Arts.

By attending a show and supporting MCPA, you’re not only witnessing an amazing performance, but uplifting local artists as well.

Summer intensives for all ages—get involved with MCPA

Interested in taking the stage with MCPA? Here are a few opportunities for dancers of all ages:

Young Dancer Workshops

• Who: Dancers ages 8-12
• When: July 14-18 | 9AM-Noon
• Where: Mt. Laurel Ballet, 102 Croft St # A, Birmingham, AL 35242
• How much: $150 per week
• Register

Advanced/Intermediate Summer Intensive

• Who: Dancers ages 13+
• When: July 12-25 + July 28-August 1 | 9AM-2PM
• Where: The Dance Foundation, 1715 27th Ct S, Homewood, AL 35209
• How much: $225 for one week | $400 for two weeks
• Register

Passionate about giving back to the community through dance, MCPA is poised to make a tremendous impact in Birmingham and beyond.

Register for a summer intensive with Magic City Performing Arts + keep up with MCPA on Facebook + Instagram. I’ll see you at Ballet in the Park on Sunday, April 27!

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