Here is a distinctive and stirring version of the Germany folk-tale retold in a unique fashion. What is the secret of the worn-out shoes? Why every morning do the twelve princesses wake up to find their dancing slippers completely worn out? What spell has overtaken them so that none of them remember how it happened? Playwright Margaret Ellen Clifford brings the story to life with new and unique characters while keeping the charm of the original story. The play was originally developed as a means to introduce a variety of historical dance styles to young audiences and Clifford uses dance as an integral part of the plot. This large cast play offers many opportunities for actors to explore the performing arts.