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Tutus, Touring and Other Terrors!

Adults
2026-05-04 14:00:00 2026-05-04 15:00:00 America/New_York Tutus, Touring and Other Terrors! Backstage insight into the wild touring world of professional ballet. Mayfield Branch - Large Meeting Room (100)

Monday, May 04
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-04 14:00:00 2026-05-04 15:00:00 America/New_York Tutus, Touring and Other Terrors! Backstage insight into the wild touring world of professional ballet. Mayfield Branch - Large Meeting Room (100)

Mayfield Branch

Large Meeting Room (100)

Backstage insight into the wild touring world of professional ballet.

See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar.

Calling all dance lovers, drama fans, and curious minds! Join Nigel Burgoine, former principal dancer with the London Festival Ballet (now English National Ballet) and award-winning artistic director, for an unforgettable evening of behind-the-scenes ballet stories. 
 
From backstage chaos to onstage mishaps, Nigel shares thrilling and sometimes hair-raising tales from his world travels with a professional ballet company. Don’t miss this fascinating peek into the highs, lows, and leaps of life in the spotlight! 

Presented by Nigel Burgoine, former principal dancer with the London Festival Ballet (now English National Ballet) and award-winning artistic director.  

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Mayfield Branch
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Phone: 440.473.0350
Fax: 440.473.0774
Branch manager
Julie Liedtke
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The branch’s children’s area features oversized artwork from the book In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming. Interactive stations encourage children to explore the wonders of the natural world.

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Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Large Meeting Room (100)
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Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
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Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Story/Craft Room (80)
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Story/Craft Room (80)
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Wed, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
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Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
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Story/Craft Room (80)
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Laser Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Innovation Center (25)
Join us for an introduction to the Laser Engraver/Cutter in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
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Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
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Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
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Mon, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
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Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
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VolunTEENs - Teen Volunteers | Book Sale Set-Up
Mon, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
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Friends of the Mayfield & Richmond Heights Libraries - One Day Book Sale
Tue, Apr 14, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Browse a great selection of books for all ages, DVDs, audio books and more. Proceeds support initiatives and programs funded by The Friends of the Mayfield & Richmond Heights Libraries.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
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Technology Learning Center (25)
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Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
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VolunTEENs - Teen Volunteers | Book Sale Clean Up
Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Help The Friends of the Mayfield Branch Library by cleaning up their bimonthly book sale from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Students who volunteer earn volunteer service hours.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Story/Craft Room (80)
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Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
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Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Large Meeting Room (100)
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Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
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Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
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Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Sat, May 02, 1:45pm - 3:45pm
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Teen volunteers 13 and older (at least 8th grade) can earn volunteer credit hours by helping in the library's juvenile Chess and Checkers Club.
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Tutus, Touring and Other Terrors! - Adults
Mon, May 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Backstage insight into the wild touring world of professional ballet.
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