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	Five Dancing Princesses 2008 On Saturday, April 26th at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM and Sunday, April 27th at 2:00 PM, YDT presented its 2008 production of *Five Dancing Princesses. Five Dancing Princesses* is YDT's light-hearted interpretation of the Grimm Brothers' tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses Set to music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wendi DuBois' choreography tells the story in an unforgettable manner.
	Nutcracker 2007 On Saturday, December 8th at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM and Sunday, December 9th at 2:00 PM, YDT presented its 2007 production of *The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker, a seasonal favourite set to music by Pyotor Ilych Tchaikovsky, is interpreted by YDT's Artistic Director, Wendi DuBois and set on YDT's cast of 63 young dancers. The Nutcracker* is the story of a girl's discovery of the meaning of love, family and life through the intervention of a dreadfully ugly, but magical, nutcracker. From the Party scene through Midnight, into the Land of Sweets and back to Marie's bedroom, YDT's talented and dedicated cast brings the entire story to a lively and alive production. YDT hosted a Tea with the *Sugar Plum Fairy* on Sunday afternoon at 1:00
	Encore! 2007 In April 2007, YDT presented this program of choreography set to music by Great American Composers: George Gershwin, Philip Glass, John Williams, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Aaron Copland, David Arkenstone. We also included musical presentations by local performers of Gershwin numbers, and the occasional new piece (I'm Gonna Find Another You and The Girl I Mean To Be) Photos from some of the dance numbers are available here.
	Nutcracker 2006 Each December, YDT members perform Tchaikovsky's classic holiday ballet, The Nutcracker, to packed houses at Chelsea High School. Directed by Wendi DuBois, each year brings new dancers and updated choreography and costumes. This production is narrated making it unique and especially fun to attend.
	Sleeping Beauty 2006 To the music of Tchaikovsky and original choreography by Wendi DuBois, this narrated ballet tells the familiar story of Sleeping Beauty. Lighting and staging, designed by Zac Law, an alumni of YDT and student in stage management at Western Michigan University. This ballet was premiered on April 29th 2006 and will remain as part of YDT’s repertory for years to come.
	Gershwin 2005 A change in style and pace with creative choreography to the music of George Gershwin. Featured pieces include the familiar Rhapsody in Blue; American in Paris and Concerto in F. Less known works such Rialto Ripples Rag and Cuban Overture were also exhibited. This program also involved live music by pianist John Kramer with vocals by Rebecca Anderson and YDT members. Visual arts tell the story of Gershwin’s life and local jazz bands showcased his music before the show.
	Five Dancing Princesses (2003 and 2004) This ballet based on the Grimm brothers’ fairytale Twelve Dancing Princesses was commissioned by YDT, choreographed by Wendi DuBois and first performed in part in 2002. Full performances were given in 2003, and again in 2004. This work will remain as part of the YDT repertory.