Free Summer Dance Performances

Connecticut Ballet’s Summer Dance Caravan returns to Elizabeth Park for the annual Marge Wilder Memorial Performance on Saturday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. The state’s professional ballet company will present a free performance featuring classical, contemporary, and jazz ballets all narrated by Artistic Director Brett Raphael. The rain date is Sunday, July 23 at the same time. Picnicking is encouraged for this family-friendly mid-summer program. A talk-back with the company dancers and the artistic director will immediately follow. Underwriting has been generously provided by Michael Wilder, Panera Bread, Greater Hartford Arts Council, United House Wrecking. For info, visit www.connecticutballet.org.

Additional Performances:

July 25, 8pm, Levitt Pavilion, Westport

July 29, 7:30pm, Middlesex Community College, Middletown

July 30, 7:30pm, Ives Concert Park, Danbury