Hope

It's Been a While Dance Company brings Hope to the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 17, at 7 PM. The show is a dance piece inspired by the life of ballerina Michaela DePrince, and it follows her journey from her early years to her fight to become a professional ballerina in America. The company tells her story through movement, tracing the challenges she overcame to build a career on the ballet stage.

It's a full evening: the run time is 165 minutes, which includes a 15-minute intermission. The performance takes place in the Jeanné Wagner Theatre, part of the Rose Wagner center at 138 West 300 South in Salt Lake City. The show is recommended for all ages, and children 13 months and under who are held don't need a ticket, so it's an easy one to bring the whole family to.

There are a few practical things to keep in mind if you're planning your night. Closed captioning is available in the Orchestra Right and Main Floor, Rows C and D. And if you're coming in on public transit, an ArtTix ticket doubles as a same-day UTA transit pass, which is a nice perk to have in your pocket. The show starts at 7 PM, and with the intermission, you'll be out around 10:15 PM.