Event fit for a princess

Little princesses and their families are invited to put on their royal finest and attend the Charleston Ballet Theatre's Princess Ball 2-5 p.m. Oct. 18.

An activity-filled day, which is geared toward girls ages 4 and up and their families, the ball is a fundraiser for the ballet. It will take place at the American Theater, 446 King St., and the William Aiken House courtyard, 456 King St.

Activities include live music, goodies from Fish restaurant, specialty drinks, a VIP dance club with a disc jockey and video screens, mask-making, an interactive bubble booth, appearances by Angelina Ballerina and Fancy Nancy and a bevy of princesses, including Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White and Ariel, a silent auction and a full-screen movie theater showing a family film.

VIP Diva Pass holders will start celebrations a day early, as they are invited to party the night before in the CBT studio, 477 King St., where they will enjoy a pizza party and a private movie night on six flat-screen televisions.

The day of the event, all VIP Divas will spend the morning preparing for their presentation at the ball with complimentary hair and nail styling and fashion tips from the dancers of the Charleston Ballet Theatre before being whisked away in a limo and arriving on the carpet at the Princess Ball.

The event will culminate with a debutante presentation of the young ladies to the "royal court," finishing with a coronation of the first King, Queen and Princess of the Ball.

Tickets are on sale now. They are $150 for adults; $125 for grandparents and $75 for children. The VIP Diva Pass is $200.

Call Angela Powell at 723-7334 or 917-541.0676 or e-mail a.powell@charlestonballet.org.