Four Seasons was originally choreographed by Ms Johnston’s mentor, Marsha Ismailoff Mark, 24 years ago. Although some of the original choreography and costumes have been reworked, the ballet tells the story of the Roman god Janus who presides over the unveiling of a new year by opening the earth with a golden key, unveiling the seasons in all their splendor.

Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall will dance different variations together with Snowflakes, Zephyrs, Butterflies, Moth, Daises, Rose and Rosebuds, Niads, Mother Deer, Baby Deer, Leaves, Tree and Squirrels.

Winter puts all the seasons to sleep under a blanket of snow to the original choreography of Russian Master George Volodine, Mrs Mark’s mentor who choreographed the finalé in 1979.

“I am extremely proud to be presenting this particular ballet as it incorporates my students from Creative Movement at three and four years old through my advanced level in a tradition that I took part in so many years ago,” states Ms Johnston.

Ms Johnston will also be presenting “Magic Key” to the music of Delibes, Strauss and Tchaikovsky. “Magic Key” is a story of two Russian sisters, Masha and Sasha, who discover dolls from different nations in a toy shop. Using their magic key the sisters wind the dolls up and they dance their different variations.

The Malenkee Ballet Repertoire Company, a small touring ballet company based out of the Newtown Centre of Classical Ballet Studio, will also be presenting their own individual variations which includes their own selection of music, choreography and costumes. Company dancers are from Newtown and surrounding towns including Brookfield and Monroe.

Further information on the performance is available from  Ms Johnston at 426-9299. The performances are open to the public and admission is free.