Twirl your way to the Civic Center and Colorado for ballets before year's end

CHEYENNE — Not all stories can be written or told; sometimes movement and instrumentals alone can convey just as powerful a message.

Ballet is one of these means of nonverbal storytelling. With a long history dating back to 15th century Renaissance Italy, their pointe shoes and tutus remain a staple of the dance and entertainment world today.

Cheyenne Presents often brings multiple ballet shows to the Cheyenne Civic Center, and this year, they’re bringing in quite a few unique themes that many will recognize, but may have never gotten the chance to see before, from companies all over the world.

Starting on Nov. 4, the World Ballet Company, based in Los Angeles, is headed to the Civic Center for “The Great Gatsby — a Broadway-style ballet.” With costumes that fit the Roaring ‘20s style,