Beautifully crafted dance films & cinematic ballet experiences
FEATURES
OBT2, the highest level of OBT School, serves as OBT’s second company of 12–15 dancers, providing a high-level training to facilitate the transition from student to professional dancer with consistent performance experience with our main company. Participation is one to two years; students’ placement in the program is evaluated every year.
75 years of New York City Ballet. Where do we begin to express the magnitude of this moment? Take it from the source as a collective of NYCB artists and affiliates spanning generations endeavors to quantify the scope of the institution’s legacy.
The Olympic Flame and ballet come together. The Cultural Olympiad carried by Paris 2024 transformed the Place de la Bastille into an open-air stage, featuring Swans from Nureyev’s ballet Swan Lake.
As Dance Theatre of Harlem joyously commemorates 55 years of Arthur Mitchell’s enduring legacy, and what would have been his 90th birthday, their 2024 New York Season celebrates the indelible mark he left on the world of dance.
Fans of Ru Paul’s Drag Race will immediately recognize season 14’s majestic contestant Lady Camden in this dance profile directed by filmmaker Luke Willis. I Don’t Need a Reason is one of six collaborative short films, which Willis has directed to accompany specific episodes from the current season.
As New York City Ballet celebrates the Evolution of their Company’s artistry this winter, audiences will bear witness to the evolution of an artist when Principal Dancer Tiler Peck presents her choreographic debut for NYCB.
The joy of The Nutcracker has found its way into The White House this holiday season! Enjoy some toe-tapping fun as you celebrate the season.
Frontiers explores outdated gender norms inherent in the classical ballet industry. Directed by Eve McConnachie and choreographed by San Francisco Ballet dancer Myles Thatcher, the short film is set to ‘Make a Move’ from Edinburgh based artist Callum Easter’s debut album.
Swan Song, a new feature documentary following the creation of Karen Kain’s farewell production of Swan Lake.
Let’s take it back to 1948 with this iconic ballet in miniature from The Red Shoes, starring the unforgettable Moira Shearer.
Performing the 2022 work’s central solo with direction by Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer, Principal Dancer Taylor Stanley takes center stage, dancing amidst the beaux-arts grandeur of the Weylin in Williamsburg.
A new film soon to come to Disney+ follows Anthony Madu as he leaves his family and community in Nigeria to study in England.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Nashville Ballet celebrated the centennial birthday of the late Country Music Hall of Fame member Chet Atkins by co-creating this original ballet performance video, set to Atkins’s recording of “Jitterbug Waltz” from the 1959 album “Chet Atkins in Hollywood.”
Explore the history of The Joffrey Ballet, from being the first dance company to perform at The White House to creating a ballet set to rock music, the Joffrey has surely left a mark on the history of dance.
A heartfelt video tribute to Stanton Welch’s 20 Years leading Houston Ballet.
Infuse your day with fresh energy by meeting the dancers of the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company in this lighthearted and irresistibly toe-tapping film.
Back for a second year, the Sensory Friendly Nutcracker performance is designed to create a welcoming performing arts experience for people with autism, sensory input disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities, and their families, friends, and caretakers.
Teasers of upcoming performances with season & ballet trailers
TRAILERS
Hansel and Gretel’s black-and-white world explodes with color—and candy—when they meet a witch in the woods in this hit ballet from Australian choreographer Loughlan Prior. Featuring an original score from Claire Cowan and a captivating silent-film-aesthetic, this fresh take on the famous fairy tale delivers the perfect amount of October spookiness.
Don’t miss the first production of Ballet West’s 2024–25 season, Val Caniparoli’s Jekyll & Hyde—a dramatic and intense exploration of the dark side of the human psyche.
Tickets are on sale for the 2024–2025 season! Explore Boston Ballet’s six mainstage programs and plan your trips to the theater with family and friends.
Creative innovations. Fresh takes. Revered classics. The 2024–2025 Texas Ballet Theater season is here! What are you most excited to see?
Step into the world of contemporary ballet with three spectacular choreographers. Jessica Lang will debut a brand-new work, her first contribution as PNB’s new Resident Choreographer. Add the color and vibrancy of both Edwaard Liang’s The Veil Between Worlds and Justin Peck’s The Times Are Racing and you’ve got a recipe for an invigorating trio of ballets.
We are thrilled to announce our return to the David H. Koch Theater for our Fall season, October 16–November 3, 2024. ABT’s programming brings you seven ballets plus assorted pas de deux across four different programs.
BELLE / A Tale of Beauty & the Beast is a contemporary ballet that reexamines the timeless story of Beauty & the Beast in a very non-traditional way. Artistic Director Stephen Mills, Composer Graham Reynolds, and Production Designer Michael B. Raiford have created a provocative and sensual retelling of this famous romance with sets and costumes that project fantastical, Alexander McQueen–type elements against a gritty, minimalistic backdrop. The look and feel of the production, while very contemporary, was heavily influenced by the 1946 film noir, La Belle et la Bête, by French filmmaker Jean Cocteau, and many stylistic elements, including the lighting design, are reflective of that ground-breaking movie.
The 2024 Vail Dance Festival kicked off with an experience that was uniquely Vail with dancers and musicians coming together for a night of world-class artistry and entertainment under the stars! This year’s opening night celebration included artists from around the country and around the world and an all-star cast of George Balanchine’s landmark ballet Serenade with the National Repertory Orchestra performing live!
The Vail Dance Festival returns July 26 – August 5 with THIRTEEN performances featuring dance luminaries from across the United States and around the world. This summer we will welcome Dance Theatre of Harlem, Limón Dance Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Colorado Ballet, and DanceAspen, as well as artists from Alonzo King LINES Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, BalletX, National Ballet of Canada, New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, as well as a range of extraordinary independent artists.
Oregon Ballet Theatre’s rich legacy of exciting dance continues this season with captivating stories, fresh narratives, and stellar performances.
Saint Louis Ballet has announced their 24/25 season lineup, featuring a breathtaking blend of classical and contemporary ballet, such as iconic works by George Balanchine, innovative pieces by Christopher Wheeldon, the mesmerizing choreography of Justin Peck and Christopher D’Amboise, an homage to the iconic music and dance of the American musical theatre, and the beloved tradition of The Nutcracker.
Set sail into adventure with Philadelphia Ballet’s 2024/2025 Season. Classic tales of forbidden love, longing, magic, broken promises, and deception are accentuated by virtuosic new works and company firsts. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary season as they continue to celebrate 61 years of excellence and a decade of artistic brilliance under Angel Corella’s direction.
Love is in the air as American Ballet Theatre returns to the Metropolitan Opera House stage for a spectacular 2024 Summer season. A season full of unforgettable stories and popular favorites that are sure to leave you dazzled. Join them this summer for performances that promise to delight, to inspire, and to move.
“Boston Ballet’s monumental 60th season will bring together a dynamic range of repertoire, showcasing the best of the past, present, and future of our artform,” said Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen. This season trailer gives us a taste of the excitement that is to come.
Hot on the heels of their revolutionary Mere Mortals, San Francisco Ballet looks to be a bold leader in the next chapter of ballet. Here’s a tantalizing taste of what they envision that to be.
When a silent beauty appears on the balcony of toymaker Doctor Coppelius’ workshop, it spells trouble for sweethearts Swanilda and Franz: he’s smitten and she’s determined to confront her rival and win back her beau. With spirited mime, bravura dancing, and Léo Delibes’ famously melodic score, Coppélia is one of ballet’s greatest comedies and perfect for all ages.
Ballet Idaho’s The Gathering Dark, featuring two world premiere pieces by renowned choreographers Joseph Hernandez and Penny Saunders and a restaging of Dreamland by Danielle Rowe, will no doubt be the perfect goosebump-inducing addition to the season.
By the light of Ming Cho Lee’s luminous moon, let our flock of ethereal swans transport you to the wondrous world of Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake.
Oregon Ballet Theatre’s second installment of MADE IN PORTLAND is lovingly crafted for the cultural explorers who make their city great. Ballet is ever-evolving, and OBT is leading the way with three locally-made world premieres.
American Ballet Theatre presents the North American premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works. With music by Max Richter, Woolf Works recreates the emotions, themes, and fluid style of three of Virginia Woolf’s novels: Mrs. Dalloway, Orlando, and The Waves.
Awaken your passion with Carmen featuring Jorma Elo’s Carmen, Florence Clerc’s Kingdom of the Shades, and an extraordinary score performed by the brilliant Boston Ballet Orchestra.
Crystal Pite’s captivating The Seasons’ Canon is back by popular demand! This mesmerizing work features 54 dancers moving as one organism to Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, recomposed by Max Richter.
Don’t miss the return of Christopher Stowell’s highly acclaimed adaptation of this masterpiece. From the breathtaking opening to the heart-wrenching conclusion, Swan Lake will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Get a sneak peek of Ballet Austin’s Hamlet, a hauntingly beautiful exploration of passion and deceit will take your breath away.
Miami City Ballet’s Spring Mix features the company premiere of Alonzo King’s Following the Subtle Current Upstream, with eclectic scores by Grammy Award winner Zakir Hussain. Plus, George Balanchine’s mesmerizing Agon, a tour de force set to a groundbreaking Stravinsky score, and the world premiere of Delight by Brazilian-born choreographer Ricardo Amarante.
From Giselle to The Sleeping Beauty, Saint Louis Ballet’s 23/24 Season promises to be full of unforgettably beautiful ballet.
From long-standing family traditions to first trips to the ballet, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® at Pacific Northwest Ballet is ready to delight one and all.
Experience the magic of ABTMet23 as American National Ballet Company returns to the Metropolitan Opera House stage with a spectacular New York Premiere by two-time Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon, and three classic full-length ballets.
Nashville Ballet’s 23/24 Season already has us breathless. “This season highlights where we came from, where we are, and where we are going,” shared incoming Artistic Director Nick Mullikin.
Experience extraordinary in Tamara Rojo’s first season at San Francisco Ballet.
OBT Artistic Director Dani Rowe’s dramatic one-act ballet Wooden Dimes launches audiences into the tumultuous relationship of 1920’s-era chorus girl Betty Fine and her husband Robert, a passion ultimately ripped apart by resentment and jealousy.
A magical show that is a visual treat for all ages. Ballet Austin TWO delights with a production that turns darkness into a place to laugh, sing, clap, dream, dance, and do everything imaginable, except be afraid!
Four years after its originally scheduled PNB premiere, Alejandro Cerrudo’s complete One Thousand Pieces will finally take to the McCaw Hall stage to enthrall audiences.
Ballet Austin’s Stephen Mills explores the haunted life and works of celebrated author Edgar Allan Poe in his latest world premiere.
Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker by Mikko Nissinen returns to the stage with beloved characters, glittering sets, and dancing that will lift your spirits.
The Mouse King is here to help get you in the Nutcracker spirit as he runs amok at the Touhill Performing Arts Center!
A treasured holiday tradition continues as Oregon Ballet Theatre returns George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® to the Keller Auditorium.
We’ve packed as much whimsy, artistry, and drama as possible into our 2023/24 season opener. Built on a foundation of music from Mozart to Beethoven, this triple bill looks at the world of dance through unique shifts in perspective. Jiří Kylián’s Petite Mort and Sechs Tänze return after a long hiatus, along with Alexander Ekman’s delightful Cacti.
Artistic Director Tamara Rojo has curated an exciting Season with world premieres, company firsts, and works rarely seen in the United States that balance innovation in choreography with a deeply held dedication to the classics.
From the twinkling lights, whirling snowflakes, and sparkling beauty of the exquisite sets and costumes comes the heart-warming story of young Clara and her nutcracker at Ballet Austin. Bringing the magic of the holiday season, the 61st annual production of The Nutcracker remains Austin’s longest-running live production.
With spirited mime, bravura dancing, and Léo Delibes’ famously melodic score, Coppélia is one of ballet’s greatest comedies and perfect for all ages at Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Experience Nutcracker magic again—or for the first time! Bring everyone on your list to SacBallet’s breathtaking, beloved, annual holiday tradition set to Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.”
A peek into ballet’s rich history, costumes, and more
BACKSTAGE
This installment of BEHIND THE BALLET dives into the complexities of Helen Pickett’s CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, which will make its World Premiere during ABT’s 2024 Fall season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 30–November 3. Explore the creatives, characters, and synopsis of this literature classic. This talk will leave you with much to think about and even more to see on stage.
Go behind the scenes of the Dancers and Dogs photography project by Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich. Part 1 shares some fun moments photographing dancers and dogs in St. Louis.
This extraordinary costume was designed by Serge Sudeikin for prima ballerina Tamara Karsavina for the 1913 ballet ‘La Tragédie de Salomé’, performed by Serge Diaghilev’s iconic Ballets Russes.
Gabrielle Chanel found kinship in the world of modern dance at a pivotal time, creating costumes that allowed performers to move freely, while bringing unprecedented liberty of movement into her own designs. The House of CHANEL continues this legacy today through ongoing support of the ballet in cities around the world.
In 1971, Dance Theatre of Harlem gave its very first performance in which every dancer’s tights and shoes matched their unique skin tones. From that moment, ballet would be forever transformed by the innovation of Llanchie Stevenson – a founding DTH Principal Dancer, DTH’s Wardrobe Mistress Zelda Wynn and DTH Co-Founder Arthur Mitchell.
Join Freed of London, one of the most iconic pointe shoe brands in the world, as they take you behind the scenes of the crafting process to show you what goes into making the magic of each balletic step on stage possible.
Christian Lacroix, the celebrated French designer renowned for his extravagant designs for his fashion house, brought his unique artistic vision to life through his stunning costume designs for the Paris Opera Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Corps de Ballet dancer Fernanda Oliveira, Artistic Director Angel Corella, Principal Tuba Jay Krush, and Executive Director Shelly Power chat about their first memories of Nutcracker and what it’s like to dance, play, and coach this beloved work year after year.
Find out how the Costume Revival Workroom team make the elegant tutus for The Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake.
Can you imagine a party where every movement and every visual detail were governed by a complex system of rules and procedures? For centuries, such rituals were commonplace for European nobility. And while they’ve gone out of fashion, we recognize the components under a familiar label: ballet. Jennifer Tortorello and Adrienne Westwood outline the history of this graceful and precise dance.
NYCB’s first post-season mixed-bag Screen Test explores the intricacies of four Company members’ menageries of dance shoes—and how even the most meticulous pointe shoe preparation can sometimes go awry.
This next installment of our BEHIND THE BALLET series highlights the annual traditional ballet THE NUTCRACKER. Kaye takes us through the history of this popular holiday adventure, through the music, the origins, and how it came to be.
Performance highlights from the stage
EXCERPTS
Check out this clip of Return, choreographed by Robert Garland, with music by Aretha Franklin and James Brown.
Watch snow flurries fill the stage in this exclusive preview, then gather your loved ones for a night of dancing they will never forget.
Check out this short excerpt of corps de ballet dancer Dylan Wald in The Calling.
Get a sneak peek of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® at Pacific Northwest Ballet and meet their newest Principal Dancer, Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan as Dewdrop.
Get a sneak peek at this scene from the ethereal Kingdom of the Shades, performed by Boston Ballet. Technically challenging, it features female dancers performing in unison and requires intense focus, balance, stamina, and strength.
This enduring classic is a tribute to that heritage and to Ailey’s genius. Using African-American traditional spirituals, this suite fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul.
Get a taste of Crystal Pite’s The Seasons’ Canon with this excerpt featuring Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan & James Kirby Rogers at Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Boston Ballet gives you a sneak peek of Petal, a sensory experience of motion, light, and music. Dancers explore the evolution of their relationships with each other and themselves through sweeping movements and non-traditional partnering, energized by the music of Philip Glass and Thomas Montgomery Newman.
As part of The Met’s celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we’re thrilled to release the video of “Buscando a Juan,” along with a discussion between choreographer Eduardo Vilaro, The Met’s Lulu C. and Anthony W. Wang General Manager of Live Arts Limor Tomer, and co-curator of the exhibition “Juan de Pareja: Afro-Hispanic Painter” Vanessa K. Valdés.
Alvin Ailey’s Memoria is a deeply personal work and one of his most affecting. Mr. Ailey said that nearly all of his dances had some basis in a relationship, feeling or event that he experienced. In the case of Memoria, choreographed in 1979, his motivation was the death of his dear friend and colleague, Joyce Trisler.
Highlights of Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes presented by The Washington Ballet as part of Tour-de-Force: Stars & Stripes. Performed February 24, 2013.
Using African-American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs and holy blues, Alvin Ailey’s Revelations fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul.
Rehearsal footage and dancer insights
CREATION IN MOTION
Donde van las Mariposas is the latest work in Ballet Austin’s new series, Fables of the World, which invites youth and families to explore and connect to a myriad of cultures through their tales and fables. The series is a long-term effort to program new works for Ballet Austin TWO that share stories from various cultures, particularly featuring some less-represented, non-Eurocentric perspectives.
Donde van las Mariposas / A Fable from México, translating to “Where the Butterflies Go,” from Mexican-American choreographer Jimmy Orrante is based in Mexican culture and will explore environmental and cultural themes related to the migration of monarch butterflies as well as Día de los Muertos traditions.
Go inside Paul Vasterling’s Dracula with dancers Brett Sjoblom, Claudia Monja, and Owen Thorne—each making their debut in this production.
Hear Artistic Director Stephen Mills and Company Dancers Katherine Deuitch and Morgan Stillman on the characters of Belle, the Beast, and their journey throughout the ballet.
“Fast with moments of brilliant technique and joyousness” are the words of Victoria Simon, répétiteur for the George Balanchine Trust, uses to describe Balanchine’s Square Dance.
See Indianapolis Ballet perform George Balanchine’s Square Dance, September 20–22 at the Tobias Theater at Newfields. Other works featured in the production include Twinkle, Twinkle choreographed by David Hochoy and Marius Petipa’s Raymonda Act III.
Dancers Olivia Cornelius and Julia Heiss discuss making their debuts as Giselle and the technique and artistry required to portray this classic character.
Take the plunge into the enchanting world of Swan Lake as principal dancer Sasha De Sola shares insights into portraying the iconic role of Odette.
Go behind the scenes with choreographer Jessica Lang and learn more about how she worked with The Washington Ballet to craft her new piece Coloring Silent Space.
Oregon Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Brian Simcoe discusses his experience portraying Prince Siegfried in Christopher Stowell’s Swan Lake.
Peek into the TWB studios and hear from choreographer Silas Farley as he creates his world premiere ballet Such Sweet Thunder, set to the Duke Ellington Shakespeare Suite of the same name.
A quick sneak peek into rehearsals for The Planets, a world premiere ballet by Kristin Young Toner.
Only one week until our dancers perform George Balanchine’s Apollo alongside the Boston Symphony Orchestra in an exciting guest engagement at Tanglewood Music Center.
Take a peek at this rehearsal with Principal Dancers Patrick Yocum, Ji Young Chae and Chisako Oga, and Second Soloist Kaitlyn Casey as they get ready to perform.
Get a peek inside the studio as Saint Louis Ballet rehearse Brian Enos’ In Reel Time.
Houston Thomas is a young American choreographer who danced most of his career in Europe. His work is hyper-kinetic and deeply rooted in the classical ballet vocabulary. Check out this rehearsal footage for his world premiere A Dancer’s Prayer.
Catch a glimpse of Yuan Yuan Tan rehearsing with partner Aaron Robison in the studio as the two prepare to take on the iconic roles of Marguerite and Armand this 2024 season at San Francisco Ballet.
Hear dancers Rebecca Cornett and Lori Wilson talk about playing the iconic Princess Aurora.
Go behind the scenes of Firebird with Nashville Ballet Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling!
Choreographer Helen Pickett shares the story of her creative journey with Boston Ballet and the importance of its support through the ChoreograpHER Initiative.
Globally celebrated dancer and répétiteur Edward Watson takes you into the studios as he sets Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Song of the Earth.
Molly Riehl is at the Sacramento Ballet giving us a sneak peek at this weekend’s Beer & Ballet. See how you can enjoy ballet while having a brewski.
Check out a rehearsal for Artistic Director Angel Corella’s bold and seductive Carmen.
Dare to experience a program that explores life and death, grace, and gravity, the known and unknown. Fall Experience features a collection of four distinct creations showcasing breathtaking and diverse artistry.
Go behind the curtain with this sneak peek at Indianapolis Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet rehearsals.
Go behind the scenes of Sacramento Ballet’s Cinderella with Dina Kupfer from Good Day Sacramento.
Choreographer Arielle Smith and the creative team of the upcoming world premiere reveal how they are creating a truly modern take on the classic Carmen.
Catch a glimpse inside the studio if Indianapolis Ballet’s artists bringing to life the premiere of Snow White.
Check out this studio preview of Cinderella, featuring Principal Dancers Chyrstyn Fentroy and Lasha Khozashvili.
Get a sneak peek into the rehearsal studio as Sacramento Ballet prepares for the world premiere of Glimmering by choreographer Marika Brussel.
Go inside the rehearsal room for David Hochoy’s modern masterpiece, Ancient Airs and Dances.
Mere Mortals explores that moment when Pandora’s curiosity gets the best of her & how it parallels with the growth of today’s technological capabilities.
Check out this clip of Boston Ballet rehearsing Jiří Kylián’s Bella Figura.
Step by step, the Sacramento Ballet is perfecting its performances for this year’s Nutcracker as the countdown is on until these dancers get to shine under the spotlight. bringing to life this timeless Christmas tale.
Check out this sneak peek of one of the new works—An Artless Spirit by Indianapolis Ballet Soloist William W. Robinson.
Get a quick crash course in pantomime (and the meaning behind it) from Philadelphia Ballet Artistic Director Angel Corella and Principal Dancer Oksana Maslova.
Indianapolis School of Ballet students have been hard at work in the studios rehearsing for The Nutcracker.
