Dominion Energy Presents: Legend of the Poinsettia

Name: Dominion Energy Presents: Legend of the Poinsettia
Start: 2025-01-10T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-10T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education

Schedule

Fri Jan 10 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education | Chester, VA

The Latin Ballet of Virginia is thrilled for the return of its annual production, The Legend of the Poinsettia, proudly presented by Dominion Energy. Returning for its second year at the Jimmy Dean Theater at the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, performances from Friday, January 10th, 2025 through Sunday, January 12th, 2025. This cherished holiday production allows audiences of all ages to catch a glimpse of the myriad of rich
holiday traditions and folklore of Latin America and Spain through vibrant dance, music, and, storytelling.
Legend of the Poinsettia is a story based on the Mexican legend of a pure hearted young girl, Maria, who discovers the true spirit of giving. Unable to offer a gift of material value, she picks a handful of weeds that magically transform into brilliant crimson flowers. Thus, the custom of giving poinsettias during the holidays is born. The Latin Ballet’s production of The Legend of the Poinsettia elegantly portrays the Hispanic traditions of the season. Dances and music demonstrate cultural celebrations with aguinaldos, gaitas, rumbas and plenas. The spiritual reverence of the season is combined with the joy and laughter of the traditional festivities of dance and song.