Family Series: Pinocchio
2026-04-18 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-19 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, 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 more.

Family Series: Peter and the Wolf
2026-04-18 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-19 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | The Tobias Theater at Newfields, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, United States
Indianapolis Ballet closes its 25/26 season with Peter and the Wolf, a whimsical production perfect for audiences of all ages. Explore the magic of Prokofiev’s classic symphonic ballet that introduces children to the orchestra. Discover how each character, from the brave Peter to the hungry wolf, is represented by a unique instrument, teaching kids about musical literacy, bravery, and storytelling through dance and sound. Francis Veyette will also be premiering a new children’s ballet, When I Grow Up.

Giselle
2026-04-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA, 98109, 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 updated and staged by Peter Boal for PNB with sumptuous costumes and sets by Jérôme Kaplan. A mountain village in a lush forest becomes the backdrop to love, betrayal, and otherworldly specters in this compelling masterpiece.

2026 New York Season
2026-04-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | New York City Center, 131 W 55th St, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Experience the power and passion of Dance Theatre of Harlem as the company returns to New York City Center with another bold, unforgettable New York season. At the center is the long-awaited revival of Firebird, DTH’s iconic take on the classic tale of love and transformation. First created in 1982 by John Taras, with stunning sets and costumes by Geoffrey Holder, this signature work is a feast for the senses. Also on the program: dynamic works by DTH Artistic Director Robert Garland, whose choreography blends classical ballet with a modern pulse, reflecting the spirit and power of today.
Celebrate 57 years of trailblazing artistry with DTH—where legacy meets bold new vision.
DTH Company Artists Ariana Dickerson and Micah Bullard; photo by Nir Arieli.

MUJERES: Women in Motion
2026-04-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | New York City Center, 131 W 55th St, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Ballet Hispánico’s 56th Season brings together four choreographers whose work approaches dance as a way of thinking about the present.

Cassi Abranches’ Trança offers a contemporary take on Brazilian dance capturing the restless energy of daily life. (World Premiere)
Marianela Boán’s Reactor Antígona reimagines the Greek myth as a living question on female sacrifice, the passage between worlds, and the self-imposed structures we live under. (World Premiere)
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Línea Recta explores what happens when individuality begins to move collectively through flamenco dance. (Company Repertory)
Stephanie Martinez’s Otra Vez, Otra Vez, Otra Vez offers a richly textured reflection on the cyclical patterns of life inspired by Picasso’s Old Guitarist. (New Company Work)

Each work speaks in its own language, yet all share a common thread: a curiosity about how we move through the world and alongside one another.
Also featured is the En Familia / Family Matinee on April 25—a joyful, one-hour performance with narration and interactive moments, hosted by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro. All tickets are $25.
Photo by Rachel Neville

Spring Series: Gen Horiuchi’s Cinderella
2026-04-24 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-25 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-26 14:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 Touhill Cir, St. Louis, MO, 63121, United States
Gen Horiuchi’s enchanting full-length Cinderella returns to the stage, set to Prokofiev’s timeless score. Premiered in 2009 and last performed in 2022, this beloved ballet will be revived with the local debut of stunning sets and costumes by renowned British designer Peter Farmer. Featuring the full cast of Saint Louis Ballet, this magical production brings the classic fairy tale to life with elegance, humor, and breathtaking choreography.

Drawing on the Walls
2026-04-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Portland Community College PAC, SW 49th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97219, United States
Always surprising, delightfully entertaining, utterly original, Chamber Music Northwest and BodyVox will unite live chamber music and innovative contemporary dance for their 15th anniversary and 10th collaboration together. This World Premiere production is musically headlined by the one of our favorite wind ensembles, the dynamic and innovative WindSync. Following our most recent collaborations, Nineteen|Twenty (Akropolis Wind Quintet, 2022) and Beautiful Everything (Imani Winds, 2024), WindSync will join forces with BodyVox’s choreographers and dancers for an evening that celebrates both the voice of the soul (music) and of the body (dance).
Previously called Walls Come Down: 1980s

Mere Mortals
2026-04-24 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-25 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-28 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-29 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Inspired by the Greek myth of Pandora’s Jar, Mere Mortals explores our relationship with artificial intelligence, its boundless potential, as well as the unforeseen consequences. Originally commissioned for Tamara Rojo’s inaugural season, the program returns as a fusion of electronic music, festival culture, and contemporary ballet. Merging the choreography of Aszure Barton with the visionary music of composer Floating Points, this is a critical reimagining of an ancient tale in the context of our modern, tech-driven age.
Nikisha Fogo as Pandora and Wei Wang as Hope from Aszure Barton and Sam Shepherd’s Mere Mortals // © Studio Schuller for San Francisco Ballet

OBT By Design
2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, 97005, United States
In this annual choreographic tradition, the OBT company artists collaborate with our second company, OBT2, on a collection of world premieres. Join us as our rising stars step into the spotlight to share something breathtakingly new.
One night only!
