When Anne Frank received a diary for her 13th birthday, she had no idea her writing would come to symbolize the triumph of the human spirit to people throughout the world.

Ballet Quad Cities will present the world premiere of "From the Pages of a Young Girl's Life (The Anne Frank Story)" on Tuesday, May 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Allaert Auditorium at St. Ambrose University's Galvin Fine Arts Center. The ballet is choreographed by Johanne Jakehelln.

Drawing from relationships with the people around her as she passes from a child to young woman, one is touched by the humanity of her story. Ballet Quad Cities' interpretation of Anne Frank's story, in episodic form with multimedia effects, dances off the pages to music by Jewish composers such as Jacob Weinberg, Samuel Gardner and Alexander Gretchaninov, among others.

The ballet is being presented in conjunction with "Beyond the Holocaust: Lessons for Today," which includes a traveling exhibit and other related programming created to counter indifference, prejudice and racism, as well as to promote the dignity, democratic beliefs and human rights that are critical in our diverse society today.

"The ballet focuses on Anne's amazing spirit and strength, her passing from childhood to a young woman and her relationships with the people around her," says Joedy Cook, executive director of Ballet Quad Cities.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for children. For tickets, contact the Augustana College Box Office at 309/794-7306.

Ballet Quad Cities will present a special matinee at a reduced price of $2 for area school students on Tuesday, May 24 at 10 a.m.. A limited number of school enrichment programs will be presented at schools before the performance, and an educators guide will be available for all teachers who attend the performance.

The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities is presenting "Beyond the Holocaust: Lessons for Today." The Riverboat Development Authority is a presenting sponsor. Major contributions for this project have been provided by  Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust, Drs. Amir and Lisa Arbisser, Linda and Rick Bowers, Alter Company, Ruth and Dan Lee, The Moline Foundation, Martin and Barb Rich, Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Berkow and Beth Israel Sisterhood.