The Marblehead School of Ballet and the North Shore Civic Ballet invite poets to submit their work to the school and ballet company’s annual poetry contest in celebration of National Poetry Month in April in the school’s in-studio concert “Spring Spotlight: An In-Studio Performance” on April 26.
“The Marblehead School of Ballet and the North Shore Civic Ballet take pride in joining other organizations across the country in celebrating National Poetry Month in April and spotlighting the importance of dance in our society,” said Paula K. Shiff, MSB director.
The theme for the poetry contest is “Steps to My Soul: How Dance Transforms Me.” Contestants should submit a poem with their first and last name, a photo of themselves, their age and contact information to msb@havetodance.com.
The contest winners will read their poems and receive prices on April 26 at the performance, which will begin at 2 p.m. at 115 Pleasant Street. Three prizes will be awarded. First prize is a $100 gift certificate to the MSB and an MSB mug. Second prize is a $50 gift certificate to the MSB and an MSB mug, and third prize is one class at the MSB and an MSB mug.
Poem submissions will be accepted until April 5. For additional information, call (781) 631-6262 or email msb@havetodance.com.