Cleveland Ballet to perform free 'Ballet on the Lake' Sept. 19

Entertainment'Picnic,' which was choreographed by Cleveland Ballet Artistic Director Timour Bourtasenkov, will be performed at Ballet on the Lake on Sept. 19.Malcolm HenochBy Paris Wolfe, cleveland.comcleveland.com Express DeskLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland Ballet is bringing ballet to the lakefront with a free outdoor performance next month at North Coast Yard. “Ballet on the Lake” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at North Coast Yard. The performance was originally scheduled for July but was postponed because of unhealthy air quality caused by Canadian wildfires.The program will include “Dance of the Toreadors” from “Don Quixote” and “Picnic,” set to Tchaikovsky’s “Dances for Piano and Violin.” The evening will culminate with excerpts from “Swan Lake.” “It is a privilege to share Cleveland Ballet’s artistry with the community in a setting that so beautifully reflects the spirit of our city,” Cleveland Ballet Artistic Director Timour Bourtasenkov said in a statement. “Ballet on the Lake allows us to celebrate both our art form and our hometown, bringing together longtime patrons and new audiences for an evening of dance that is welcoming, memorable and freely accessible to all.” Guests are encouraged to arrive early. Food trucks will be on site, and North Coast Yard’s bar and small-bites menu will be available for purchase. Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged. Tickets can be reserved through Cleveland Ballet, by email at tickets@cleveballet.org or by calling 216-320-9000, ext. 107. A limited number of seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees also can bring their own lawn chairs.North Coast Yard is at 515 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. It is on the city-owned lot next to the Steamship Mather, north of Cleveland Browns Stadium.If you go What: Cleveland Ballet’s “Ballet on the Lake”When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Where: North Coast Yard, 515 Erieside Ave., ClevelandAdmission: Free; reservations encouraged Tickets: cleveballet.org, tickets@cleveballet.org or 216-320-9000, ext. 107Paris Wolfe is a dining and culture reporter for Cleveland.com | The Plain Dealer with a special focus in the region’s dining, spirits, and food scene. In addition to 30 years of writing experience, she has...