Fairies and an enchanted forest are not the only magic to be discovered in a show for Dubbo audiences on Saturday.
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On stage 150 young dancers will perform a "unique interpretation" of the much-loved romantic comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream, complete with its four young lovers and an elf called Puck.
But for Dubbo Ballet Studio principal Anna Bloomfield, the magic of the annual end-of-year production is not only in the story but also in seeing her students' progression.
"They grow and learn a lot about themselves and their dancing in this term," she said.
The studio principal said the light-hearted Shakespearian comedy was chosen to "expose the kids to a different style of theatre".
She said audiences would be treated to a unique interpretation of the work billed as one that will "captivate and thrill with its magical layers of humour, language and extraordinary dancing".
"As soon as the kids got into it, they enjoyed it," Mrs Bloomfield said.
"This one is funny.
"The way we've produced it is as a children's show, a family show, it's accessible for everybody."
The dancers, aged 3 to 22 years, started rehearsals nine weeks ago to prepare for Saturday's two shows at 1pm and 7pm.
The creation of costumes and sets has been "a full-time job since the beginning of the term".
Tickets to the production to be performed at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre are available from the theatre box office or via its website.
