This series combines famous ballets with scenes from Wilmington. It was inspired by my daughter Jenny's love of ballet.

Swan Lake at Airlie Gardens

Jenny dreams of performing in Swan Lake. Using features from the lake setting in Airlie Gardens, this painting highlights one of the beautiful swans that lives there.

Airlie Gardens: http://airliegardens.org

Sleeping Beauty at the Azalea Festival Parade

Sleeping Beauty Celebrating at the Azalea Parade

Jenny, as her favorite princess, Aurora, dances on the streets of Wilmington as she leads off the Azalea Parade with the cast of characters from Sleeping Beauty. Sleeping Beauty Celebrating at the Azalea Festival Parade.

NC Azalea Festival http://www.ncazaleafestival.org

Romeo & Juliet at Thalian Hall

Jenny, as Juliet, longs to be with her Romeo as she sees him below her balcony on the stage at Thalian Hall. Her family will watch from the front row as this historic community theater brings the classic tale to life.

Thalian Hall: http://www.thalianhall.com

Midsummer's Night Dream at Greenfield Lake

Hiding among the cypress trees at Greenfield Lake, Jenny and the characters from A Midsummer Night's Dream create their own Fairyland in this ballet.

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: http://www.greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com

Firebird at Airlie Gardens

The magnificence of Airlie Gardens is only outshined by the brilliance of the Firebird as Jenny dances her way through the columns and statues. Her onlooking suitors have turned to stone and stand motionless in the gardens waiting to be released from the magical spell.

Airlie Gardens: http://airliegardens.org

Cinderella at Bellamy Mansion

Dressed in her Carolina Blue ball gown that she wore for her sister's wedding, Jenny twirls her way to the awaiting pumpkin coach. As Cinderella, she leaves her slipper behind on the steps of Bellamy Mansion while her handsome prince runs after her.

Bellamy Mansion: http://www.bellamymansion.org

Nutcracker with the World's Largest Living Christmas Tree

Dancing with her Nutcracker in front of the World's Largest Living Christmas Tree, Jenny's dreams turn magical as Clara performs her ballet. World's Largest Living Christmas Tree:

http://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/nc_post/id/10996