Journey to an enchanting land with this opera-ballet filled with fairies, gnomes and muses through dance and costume design with professional Baroque dancer Julia Bengtsson.

While any one session is engaging and enriching as a drop-in, we encourage you to sign up for all sessions in the series to follow the full story and learn all the elements that bring it to life.

About Opera Starts with Oh!

Opera Starts with Oh! is a series of educational lessons created by Opera Lafayette to introduce young audiences to the magic of opera! Led by teaching artists and joined by a new guest artist for every unit, Opera Starts with Oh! is perfect for families with children pre-k and up. More about the program here.

Featuring Guest Artist: Dancer Julia Bengtsson

Swedish-born dancer and choreographer Julia Bengtsson came to New York in 2012 to immerse herself in diverse opportunities that have ranged from classical ballet and experimental theater, to baroque opera and film. She has choreographed and performed at venues including Carnegie Hall, UN Headquarters, Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center, and Alvin Ailey Dance Center. 

Bengtsson performed in her first Baroque Opera in 2010 under director Karin Modigh and has since performed in European and American productions by New York Baroque Dance Company.

Photo Credit: Julia Bengtsson / Paul Brissman