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Love En Pointe: A Valentine’s Day Playlist

January 29, 2025

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April 2026
Family Series: Pinocchio

Dance Company: Cincinnati Ballet
April 19, 2026, 11:00 am Family Series: Pinocchio

Aronoff Center for the Arts 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

“Be brave, truthful, and unselfish.” It’s the heartwarming story of a puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. A one-hour, narrated ballet, Pinocchio features Cincinnati Ballet Second Company – CB2 dancers and young performers from the Otto M. Budig Academy. Arrive early for free lobby games, crafts, photos, and...
Giselle

Dance Company: Pacific Northwest Ballet
April 19, 2026, 1:00 pm Giselle

McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA, United States

“Even with its vengeful ghosts, Giselle is the ultimate love story. A triumph of classical ballet, the production flourishes under the PNB touch, reminding audiences of the joy and magic of live theater while underscoring the lasting power of true love.” –The Seattle Times This romantic ballet gem has been...
Family Series: Pinocchio

Dance Company: Cincinnati Ballet
April 19, 2026, 2:30 pm Family Series: Pinocchio

Aronoff Center for the Arts 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH, United States

“Be brave, truthful, and unselfish.” It’s the heartwarming story of a puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. A one-hour, narrated ballet, Pinocchio features Cincinnati Ballet Second Company – CB2 dancers and young performers from the Otto M. Budig Academy. Arrive early for free lobby games, crafts, photos, and...

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a musical journey through the most romantic moments in ballet history with our Love En Pointe: A Valentine’s Ballet Playlist. This curated selection brings together iconic scores from timeless love stories like Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, and The Sleeping Beauty, offering the perfect blend of passion, romance, and elegance. From Tchaikovsky’s heart-stirring “Balcony Scene” to the graceful “Pas de Deux” from La Sylphide, each track invites you to experience the emotion and grandeur that ballet brings to love.

Whether you’re familiar with the stories behind these ballets or simply looking for an enchanting backdrop to your Valentine’s celebration, this playlist sets the tone for a day of romance. With delicate adagios, sweeping waltzes, and thrilling crescendos, these musical pieces evoke the highs and lows of love in all its forms. Settle in with someone special and let these timeless melodies sweep you off your feet, reminding you of the beauty and grace that love brings into our lives.

“Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64: Balcony Scene” – Sergei Prokofiev (Romeo and Juliet)
“Swan Lake, Op. 20: Act II Pas de Deux” – Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Swan Lake)
“Giselle: Act II Adagio” – Adolphe Adam (Giselle)
“The Sleeping Beauty: Rose Adagio” – Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (The Sleeping Beauty)
“Le Corsaire: Pas de Deux” – Adolphe Adam (Le Corsaire)
“La Sylphide: Grand Pas de Deux” – Herman Løvenskiold (La Sylphide)
“Coppélia: Waltz of the Hours” – Léo Delibes (Coppélia)
“The Flames of Paris: Pas de Deux” – Boris Asafiev (The Flames of Paris)
“Don Quixote: Act III Grand Pas de Deux” – Ludwig Minkus (Don Quixote)
“The Flower Festival in Genzano: Pas de Deux” – Edvard Helsted (The Flower Festival in Genzano)
“Sylvia: Pizzicato” – Léo Delibes (Sylvia)
“Raymonda: Grand Pas Classique” – Alexander Glazunov (Raymonda)
“Manon: Act I Prelude” – Jules Massenet (Manon)
“Romeo and Juliet: The Love Theme” – Nino Rota (Romeo and Juliet – Movie Soundtrack)
“La Esmeralda: Pas de Deux” – Cesare Pugni (La Esmeralda)

This playlist blends the emotional depth of these ballets’ most iconic love scenes with music that tells stories of passion and devotion—perfect for your Valentine’s Day!