The State Ballet of Rhode Island performs “Graduation Ball” by Johann Strauss at Rhode Island College Friday and Saturday as part of its spring celebration.

Abbot Genser

May ballet is back. This weekend, for the 48th consecutive year, the State Ballet of Rhode Island presents its “Spring Ballet Celebration.” The company presents a two-part program: dances from the classics, Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, “Claire de Lune” by Debussy and “Graduation Ball” by Johann Strauss; and the premiere of “Gansel & Hetal: A Sweet Family Fairytale.”

The shows are tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. in Roberts Hall at Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence. For tickets, $25, $16 for children 12 and younger, call (401) 456-8144. For more information, visit www.stateballet.com.