Ballet

The PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY, a leading innovator in modern dance, is known for its vast repertory, featuring works from its founder, new pieces by contemporary choreographers, and significant historical dances. Under Michael Novak’s direction, the Company tours annually, sharing modern dance with a broad audience domestically and internationally.

Ballet Hispánico’s take on Bizet’s passionately crafted tragedy, CARMEN.maquia, offers a contemporary look at a beloved classic that is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s quintessential work revitalizes Bizet’s timeless tale as bold and electrifying. Highly original and full of elaborate partnering, CARMEN.maquia is thrilling and audacious, hailed as...

Sacramento favorite Beer & Ballet returns at a new venue! Enjoy this unique performance, featuring new choreographic creations by our own Sacramento Ballet Company Dancers. Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage, making for a delightful evening. Sponsored by Bike Dog Brewing Company, and Old...

Prepare for an unforgettable season finale packed with passion, creativity, and dazzling performances! Atlanta-based choreographer Autumn Eckman, alongside Christel DeHaan Artistic Director Joshua Blake Carter, bring you a thrilling, crowd-pleasing showstopper that will leave you breathless. Meanwhile, Carter takes the spotlight with Under the Covers, a world premiere set to the...

Twyla Tharp’s American masterpiece Nine Sinatra Songs is still sharp 40 years after its premiere. In it, Tharp effortlessly floats between dance genres, set to the familiar strains of Frank Sinatra hits. Two pieces from innovative choreographers Rena Butler and PNB’s own Kiyon Ross round out the program, and promise...

For Pixie A haunting pas de deux set to Nina Simone’s Wild is the Wind, For Pixie is inspired by Dani Rowe’s own grandparents’ fierce and unconventional love story. “Intimate and captivating.” —San Francisco Chronicle Quartet for Five Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber infuse warmth and tenderness into this...