La Fille Mal Gardée
Join us for La Fille mal gardée (The Poorly Guarded Girl), one of the oldest full-length ballets still regularly performed today. First created in Bordeaux in 1789—just days before the French Revolution—this sunny comedy broke new ground by focusing on ordinary people and everyday life instead of gods and heroes.
The story follows Lise, a determined farm girl who only has eyes for the handsome young farmer Colas, while her mother, the Widow Simone, has other (wealthier, far less charming) plans involving the hapless Alain. Expect harvest dances, secret ribbons, a famously funny clog dance, and plenty of laughter as love finds a way.
Family-friendly, full of heart, and danced with the energy only students can bring. Come cheer them on at one of our 3 live performances!
