Nicholas Anderson executes a leap in "Western Roundup," a ballet produced by Maine State Ballet in Falmouth.

Robert Shelley performs in "Western Roundup," a ballet produced by Maine State Ballet in Falmouth, on Thursday.

Members of Maine State Ballet perform during a dress rehearsal of "Western Roundup." The ballet, paired with "Peter and the Wolf," will be performed Friday and Saturday in Falmouth.

Julia Lopez, Maiki Saito and Madeline Miele perform in "Western Roundup," a straightforward work produced by Maine State Ballet in Falmouth.

Rhiannon Pelletier strikes an arabesque as she looks toward her partner, Glenn Davis, at right, in "Western Roundup" by Maine State Ballet.

A long exposure shows the multiple and colorful trails left by ballet dancers as they move on stage during Maine State Ballet's performance of "Western Roundup."

Veronica Druchniak is lifted by Maiki Saito in "Western Roundup," a ballet produced by Maine State Ballet in Falmouth.

Nicholas Anderson and Elizabeth Dragoni perform in "Western Roundup." Maine State Ballet Artistic Director Linda MacArthur Miele's choreography had the full company of 19 dancers performing to traditional folk songs.

Veronica Druchniak and Maiki Saito perform a scene from "Western Roundup," a ballet produced by Maine State Ballet in Falmouth, on Thursday. The piece's theme seems to appeal to younger audiences.

A long exposure shows the red curtain closing at the end of "Western Roundup" by Maine State Ballet in Falmouth.