Alachua Youth Dance Concert Returns to Legacy Park

Dance Alive National Ballet and City of Alachua present second annual spring performance.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:54am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a ballet slipper repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the energy and artistry of a youth dance performance.The vibrant Alachua Spring Concert will showcase the talents of young dancers in a collaborative celebration of the arts.Alachua Today

Legacy Park in Alachua, Florida will host the second annual Alachua Spring Concert on March 29, featuring student dancers from Dance Alive National Ballet's youth performing group, The Next Generation, and participants in its outreach program, danceAbout. The collaborative event showcases a variety of dance disciplines performed by over 30 students, including graduating seniors, and will feature a staged presentation of the 'Don Quixote Suite' choreographed by co-directors Rachel Ridley and Tales Ribeiro.

Why it matters

The Alachua Spring Concert provides young dancers the opportunity to develop their skills and gain valuable stage experience through a collaborative production. The event also highlights the city's support for Dance Alive National Ballet's outreach programming, which offers free dance instruction to local students.

The details

The performance on March 29 at 3 p.m. will feature student dancers from DANB's youth performing group, The Next Generation, alongside participants in its outreach program, danceAbout. The concert will showcase a variety of dance disciplines and include a staged presentation of the 'Don Quixote Suite.' DANB soloist Stirling Kolb is scheduled to appear as a guest performer in the role of Basilio, performing opposite Leah Perine as Kitri.

  • The Alachua Spring Concert is scheduled for March 29 at 3 p.m.
  • The danceAbout outreach program has been providing free dance instruction to students since February.

The players

Dance Alive National Ballet

A professional ballet company that provides dance instruction and performance opportunities for youth in the Alachua area.

City of Alachua

The local government of Alachua, Florida, which supports Dance Alive National Ballet's outreach programming.

Leah Perine

A graduating senior dancer who will perform the role of Kitri in the 'Don Quixote Suite.'

Stirling Kolb

A DANB soloist who will perform the role of Basilio in the 'Don Quixote Suite.'

Rachel Ridley

Co-director of Dance Alive National Ballet and choreographer of the 'Don Quixote Suite.'

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What’s next

Tickets for the Alachua Spring Concert will be available at the door on the day of the performance. Admission is $8 for adults, and youth admission is free.

The takeaway

The Alachua Spring Concert showcases the city's support for youth dance education and performance opportunities, highlighting the collaborative efforts between Dance Alive National Ballet and the local community to provide accessible and enriching arts programming for young people.