Convergence Ballet Company Brings ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to Life at Phoenix Public Libraries

This summer, families across Phoenix are invited to tumble down the rabbit hole with Convergence Ballet Company as they present enchanting excerpts from Alice in Wonderland at libraries throughout the city. Part of the Phoenix Public Library’s Summer Storybook Series, these free performances bring beloved literature to life through the magic of dance—and invite young readers to join in the fun.

Each 2-hour event blends story time and ballet in a lively, interactive format. Children will join dancers for a read-along that incorporates movement, exploring how a cat might slink or a caterpillar might wiggle through dance. Participants will learn simple steps, use their imaginations, and engage with the story before watching a live performance featuring the whimsical characters of Alice in Wonderland in full costume.

The dancers of Convergence Balletbring energy, creativity, and a love of storytelling to every library visit. With backgrounds in both ballet and teaching, they’re passionate about making dance fun and accessible for all ages—especially young audiences experiencing live performance for the first time.

“It’s a joy to bring Alice in Wonderland to Phoenix’s library branches,” said Ian Parsons, Director of Convergence Ballet Company. “We want kids to see that storytelling doesn’t stop at the page—it leaps, twirls, and soars through dance. These performances are about inspiring imagination and showing children that literature can be experienced in many vibrant ways.”

Convergence’s performance schedule is as follows:

• Thursday, June 5 at Agave Library from 1:30 – 3:30 pm with a performance at 2:00 pm
• Friday, June 13 at Mesquite Library from 12:30 – 2:30 pm and 2:30 – 3:30 pm with performances at 1:00 and 3:00 pm
• Saturday, July 5 at Saguaro Library from 1:30 – 3:30 pm with a performance at 2:00 pm
• Friday, July 11 at South Mountain Community Library from 1:30 – 3:30 pm with a performance at 2:00 pm
• Wednesday, July 23 at Ironwood Library from 1:30 – 3:30 pm and 3:30 – 4:30 pm with performances at 2:00 and 4:00 pm
• Friday, July 25 at Burton Barr Central Library from 1:30 – 3:30 pm with a performance at 2:00 pm.

Seating is first come, first served.

Join Convergence Ballet for a delightful fusion of literature and movement this summer and experience the wonder of Alice in Wonderland like never before.

Convergence Ballet Company’s Alice in Wonderland, Image credit Convergence Ballet