Following its tradition of offering original winter holiday ballets, the Marigny Opera Ballet this month presents the premiere of "Winterlight," a dramatic and joyful full-length work celebrating the winter solstice.

Opening Friday at the Marigny Opera House, the venue’s resident dance company will offer six performances over two weekends through Dec. 14.

The two-act contemporary ballet was created by internationally acclaimed choreographer Christian Denice for the company’s eight dancers.

"Winterlight" is described by Marigny Opera House Executive Director Dave Hurlbert as “a journey through the longest night of the year to the rising of the sun and a celebration of a world restored.

"This is certainly not another ‘Nutcracker,’" he said. "It’s not a Victorian party. It’s an intimate e

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