Exclusive film screening of 'Little Dancer' | The story of the young ballerina who posed for Degas

Join members of the Denison and Granville community for a rare and exclusive screening of "Little Dancer," a new musical by Ahrens & Flaherty (the award-winning team behind Ragtime, Anastasia, and Once on This Island), inspired by the story behind one of the most iconic works of art in the world.
"Little Dancer" tells the story of Marie van Goethem, the young ballerina who posed for Edgar Degas and became the heart of his celebrated sculpture masterpiece and then disappeared into the streets of 19th-century Paris. This evocative original work explores the resilience, ambition, and indomitable spirit of a young woman navigating a man’s world.
This special screening features a three-camera capture of the show’s sold out one-night-only concert performance at London’s Royal Drury Lane Theatre in July 2025. It stars Tiler Peck, prima ballerina of the New York City Ballet in a memorable performance.
The film runs for approximately one hour and 45 minutes and offers an extraordinary preview of a production ahead of its official debut in London's West End early next year.
This special screening is made possible by Denison alumnae and producer Sharon Carr ’73 and is also part of Denison’s 2026 Reunion weekend (June 11-14), celebrating alumni milestone years. Alumni are invited to explore the full lineup of events and register by clicking the link to learn more.
Screening will be held in Herrick Hall at Denison University.