First depicted in 13th and 14th century English folklore, the story of Robin Hood plays out on the SLO Performing Arts Center stage June 21 and 22 by Ballet Theatre SLO. As legend has it, Robin was a skilled archer and swordsman who resisted local authorities who were overtaxing and starving the peasant class. He robbed the rich to give to the poor.
Ballet SLO artistic director and choreographer Theresa Slobodnick created her full-length ballet 13 years ago and is bringing it back to the stage for the first time. According to Ballet SLO, it “embodies adventure, romance, merriment, and honor. Slobodnik’s original production features swordplay and quarterstaff duels, archery, and dynamic dancing. It is complemented by full-scale sets and rich period costumes. This ballet promises an unforgettable experience for the entire family.”
Saturday’s performance starts at 7 p.m., and Sunday’s is a 2 p.m. matinee. Tickets are available at pacslo.org and run from $22 to $58. ∆
This article appears in Winning Images 2025.