West Hawaii Dance Theatre presents “The Wizard of Oz” ballet at 3 p.m. May 24 at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea.
More than 60 dance students have been working for four months to perfect their skills. Directed by Virginia Holte and Midori Satoh, with additional choreography by academy instructors Jenna Power, Megan Joy Chapman and Claire Hollinger, Megumi Kopp will accompany the dancers and singers on piano and Barbara Pritchard will narrate the story.
This original ballet is based on the 1900 Fran Baum novel and inspired by the 1939 Judy Garland movie, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
A silent auction will be held at intermission to support West Hawaii Dance Theatre’s programs and studio renovations. For information, call 329-8876. Tickets are available at kahilutheatre.org.
West Hawaii Dance Theatre &Academy is a nonprofit educational arts organization.