PORTLAND — This spring, Vivid Motion Inc. will present “The Seven Voyages of Sinbad,” a dance show of original choreography that tells one of the most treasured tales of the 1,001 Arabian Nights.

Running April 18 through 20 at 7:30 p.m. and April 21 at 2:30 p.m., this show is performed at the historic St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St.

Based on the Richard Burton translation, this epic story follows the voyages of a young Persian sailor who leaves dry land to sail the seas in search of treasure and glory; along the way encountering magical beasts, bloodthirsty pirates, and a variety of supernatural phenomena.

The story is told as a framed narrative, and begins in a marketplace of Basrah, a city in Ancient Persia. As a poor young porter notices a rich merchant, he complains about all the injustices of the world and how the merchant has so much wealth while the porter has nothing at all. The merchant calls the porter to him, explains that his name is Sinbad, and then begins to tell the tale of how he came to gain so much wealth over the course of seven fantastical voyages.

Recognized in central Maine dance circles for their innovation, the choreographers and dancers of Vivid Motion transform their bodies into the characters, creatures, objects and landscape of Sinbad’s world. Elaborate costumes, puppetry and visual effects are also utilized to bring Sinbad’s wild and magical world to life. Additionally, the creative minds behind the show have personified Sinbad’s motivation for adventuring as a shadowy specter that follows him throughout his journey. While elements of swordplay and combat choreography are recurrent in the show, the story is suitably themed to be appropriate for an audience of any age.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children younger than 12, and can be purchased online at www.vividmotion.org, by calling 450-6350, or at the box office before the show.