Parks and Recreation and Ballet Lubbock are pleased to host the first-ever Ballet in the Park at 10:00 a.m. every Saturday in June beginning on June 3, 2017. This open air, outdoor fitness class for ages 7-adult is designed to introduce and nurture students in the art of dance. Come ready to tendu, jump and stretch to classical composers and maybe some rock and roll too. Wear comfortable shoes and seasonally appropriate clothing that you can dance in. We suggest bringing a small towel, water and sunscreen. Special thanks to Marcos Antonio Vasquez for leading Ballet in the Park. Youth under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This event will be held at Maxey Park in the grassy area to the left of the Maxey Community Center building. Admission is free.

Maxey Community Center is located at 4020 30th Street. The Center is open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – Noon and 1:00 – 8:00 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. – Noon and 1:00 – 5:30 p.m., as well as on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For more information, call the center at (806) 767-3796.

(News release from the City of Lubbock)