Sometimes all it takes is a narrator…
Northern Plains Dance’s Tiny Tots series was created to introduce young audience members to the magical world of dance in a fun and accessible way.
Twenty mattresses high! One tiny pea! Can a simple test reveal the truth?
This original dance adaptation of the beloved fairy tale The Princess & the Pea is specially created for children ages 3–5. With colorful costumes, expressive movement, and a gentle narrator to guide the story, young audiences will be welcomed into a magical palace where a mysterious traveler arrives on a stormy, rain-soaked night. The Queen, unsure whether this visitor is truly a princess, devises a clever test that sets the story in motion.
Inside the palace, dancers bring the tale to life through a sparkling royal ball, swirling storm clouds, and a towering bed stacked high with twenty soft, bouncy mattresses. As the night unfolds, humor and wonder build with each layer added, leading to the tiny pea hidden beneath it all.
Perfect as a first introduction to the magic of dance, this charming and accessible performance invites young audiences to laugh, imagine, and follow along with ease. It is a joyful reminder that true nobility isn’t found in appearances or grand tests, but in a kind and sensitive heart.
DETAILS
Performances
March 4, 2026
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9:30am
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11:00am
dance@northernplainsdance.org
Location
Russell Reid Auditorium
ND Heritage Center
612 E Boulevard Ave
Bismarck, ND 58505
(701) 530-0986
Ticket Prices
$2.50 per child
$2.50 per chaperone
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