SPRING BREAK FOR KIDS | THE EMPEROR AND THE SWAN
Grand Rapids Ballet is proud to present our annual Spring Break For Kids, April 8-10, 2026! Enjoy a brand-new “fractured fairy tale” told through dance, The Emperor and the Swan, featuring a mash-up of the familiar stories of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” and “The Ugly Duckling.” Witness the ugly duckling discover her true beauty and the vain Emperor learn a hilarious lesson. With new choreography from Grand Rapids Ballet company member Yuka Oba-Muschiana, music by Delibes and Debussy, and narration from GR Symphony’s Sarah Stickney, this new ballet is perfect for kids and adults of all ages.
Join us in the lobby at 10:15 a.m. for fun, kid-friendly activities before the show! Enjoy costume try-ons and meet & greets with GRB dancers. The performance, featuring the apprentices and trainees of Grand Rapids Ballet, kicks off at 11:00 a.m. in the Peter Martin Wege Theatre and will last approximately 45 minutes.
New this year, Pay What As You’re Able pricing for all tickets!
To avoid Ticketmaster fees, please contact the Grand Rapids Ballet Box Office for tickets by phone at 616.454.4771 ext 110, or in person.
The box office is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
THE EMPEROR AND THE SWAN | DATES & TIMES
