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Love En Pointe: A Valentine’s Day Playlist

January 29, 2025

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Beer & Ballet

Dance Company: Sacramento Ballet
May 28, 2026, 7:30 pm Beer & Ballet

CLARA Studios 2420 N St #110, Sacramento, CA, United States

Sacramento favorite Beer & Ballet returns! 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 Sugar Mill Wineries.
The Sleeping Beauty

Dance Company: Boston Ballet
May 28, 2026, 7:30 pm The Sleeping Beauty

Citizens Opera House 539 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Deep in a century-long slumber, a beautiful princess and her kingdom await the power of true love’s kiss. The Sleeping Beauty enchants with a host of magical characters—from the deliciously wicked fairy Carabosse and the valiant Prince Desire, to the benevolent woodland fairies and hilarious Puss in Boots. This iconic...
Spring Showcase: Junior Artist Generator & Youth Program

Dance Company: BodyVox
May 29, 2026, 6:00 pm Spring Showcase: Junior Artist Generator & Youth Program

BodyVox Dance Center 1201 NW 17th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Young aspiring dancers showcase what they’ve learned over the past year at BodyVox!

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!