Convergence Ballet performs ‘Mary Poppins’ for Phoenix Library Summer Storytime

This summer, families across Phoenix are invited to step inside the magical world of Mary Poppins with Convergence Ballet Company’s Mary Poppins: An Interactive Ballet Adventure, presented at libraries throughout the Valley as part of local summer reading programming.

Blending storytelling, music, and dance, these free performances bring excerpts from P.L. Travers’ beloved stories to life through an imaginative, interactive ballet experience designed especially for young audiences. Throughout the performance, children are invited to participate alongside the dancers — imagining magical flavors, learning simple movement sequences, helping Mary Poppins search for a fallen star, and discovering how stories can leap beyond the page through movement and music.

Inspired by the whimsical and dreamlike spirit of the original books, the production combines narration, theatrical storytelling, and live dance performance in an intimate library setting. Featuring professional dancers from Convergence Ballet Company, the performances introduce children to ballet in a playful and welcoming environment while encouraging creativity, listening, and imaginative exploration.

“The wonderful thing about Mary Poppins is that the stories already feel musical and full of movement,” said Ian Parsons, Convergence Ballet’s Artistic Director. “We wanted to create an experience where children could step inside that world themselves — not just by watching, but by imagining, moving, and participating in the storytelling alongside the dancers.”

Convergence Ballet will present Mary Poppins: An Interactive Ballet Adventure with the following performances: Wednesday, June 3 at Ironwood Library in Phoenix with shows at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.; Wednesday, June 10 at Cesar Chavez Library in Laveen at 2:00 p.m.; Thursday, June 11 at Agave Library in Phoenix at 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, June 25 at Palo Verde Library in Phoenix at 11:00 a.m.; Friday, June 26 at Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix at 2:00 p.m.; and Monday, June 29 at Surprise Regional Library in Surprise at 6:00 p.m. Seating is first come, first served.

Join Convergence Ballet for a delightful fusion of literature and movement this summer and experience the magic of Mary Poppins like never before. Visit https://convergenceballet.org/ to learn more.

Convergence Ballet’s Alice in Wonderland (2025). Photo courtesy Convergence Ballet.