on tour
1 soloist chase o'connell | photo by luke isley
ballet west has toured internationally and in over 20 states. In recent years has appeared in three separate series on America’s most prestigious stage – The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Company has also performed twice at New York City Center’s “Fall for Dance”, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Chicago’s famed Auditorium Theatre, the opening season of The Smith Center in Las Vegas, the Joyce Theatre, and the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas. As part of its touring packages, Ballet West also offers community outreach, including master classes, lecture series, student performances and educational demonstrations.
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suggested repertoires 4
all piano evening
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of peace and war
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all american
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ballet west premieres
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special events
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expressions of ballet
full lengths 18
the nutcracker
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madame butterfly
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sleeping beauty
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the little mermaid
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coming 2017–2018
first soloist allison debona photo by luke isley
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from overgrown path 4artists of ballet west | photos by luke isley
piano evening number of dancers: 18 number of crew: 4 plus ld, pm, sm pianists: 2 total traveling: 31–33 load in: 12 hours plus 1 rehearsal pieces
Lyric Pieces Jessica Lang Music: Selections by Edvard Grieg Number of dancers: 8 Small Set pieces run time: 26 minutes —intermission—
Overgrown Path Jiri Kylian Music: On an Overgrown Path by Leoš Janáček Costumes by Walter Nobbe, adaptation by Joke Visser Lighting by Kees Tjebbes Number of dancers: 10 run time: 30 minutes —intermission—
The Green Table Kurt Jooss Music by F.A. Cohen Masks & Lighting Design by Hermann Markard Costume Design by Hein Heckroth Number of dancers: 12 Small set piece run time: 37 minutes
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photograph from chaconne, choreography by george balanchine, Š the george balanchine trust. former principal artist christiana bennett 6first soloist beau pearson | photo by luke isley
of peace and war Historical overview of the progression of ballet number of dancers: full company number of crew: 4–6 plus ld, pm, sm
pieces
Chaconne George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust Music: Georges Bizet Number of dancers: Full Company & BWII Black box run time: 35 minutes
total traveling: 48–50
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load in: 12 hours plus 1 rehearsal
Overgrown Path Jiri Kylian Music: On an Overgrown Path by Leoš Janáček Costumes by Walter Nobbe, adaptation by Joke Visser Lighting by Kees Tjebbes Number of dancers: 10 run time: 30 minutes —intermission—
The Green Table Kurt Jooss Music by F.A. Cohen Masks & Lighting Design by Hermann Markard Costume Design by Hein Heckroth Number of dancers: 12 Small set piece run time: 37 minutes
from overgrown path | artists of ballet west photo by luke isley
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from af ternoon of a faun 8principal artists emily adams and rex tilton | photo by beau pearson
the nijinsky revolution Modern takes on Ballet Russes choreography number of dancers: 37 number of crew: 6 plus ld, pm, sm total traveling: 50 load in: 12 hours plus 1 rehearsal tech notes: fly loft needed for rite of spring. must bring sprung floor.
from rite of spring artists of ballet west photo by beau pearson
pieces
Afternoon of a Faun Jerome Robbins Music by Claude DeBussy Costumes by Irene Sharaff Number of dancers: 2 Extensive set run time: 10 minutes —intermission—
Games Helen Pickett Music: Jeux by Claude Debussy Scenery by Michael Andrew Currey Number of dancers: 3 Small set run time: 20 minutes —intermission—
Rite of Spring Nicolo Fonte Music by Igor Stravinsky Scenery by Michael Mazzola Costumes by David Heuval Number of dancers: Full Company Extensive set run time: 35 minutes 9
photograph from symphony in c, choreography by george balanchine Š the george balanchine trust principal artists beckanne sisk and christopher ruud | photo by luke isley 10
all american The best in American choreography Choose from the following Lyric Pieces
Symphony in C
Jessica Lang Music by Edvard Grieg Number of dancers: 8 Set pieces run time: 26 minutes
George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust Music: Georges Bizet Number of dancers: Full Company & BWII Black box run time: 32 minutes
Tarantella George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust Music: Louis Moreau Gottschalk, reconstructed and orchestrated by Hershy Kay Number of dancers: 2 Black Box run time: 7 minutes
Games
Ruth Ricordi Per Due
Rite of Spring
Gerald Arpino Music by: Tomasso Albinnoni Number of dancers: 2 Black Box run time: 12 minutes
Nicolo Fonte Music by Igor Stravinsky Scenery by Michael Mazzola Costumes by David Heuval Number of dancers: Full Company Extensive set run time: 35 minutes
The Sixth Beauty
Matthew Neenan Music by Alberto Ginastera Costumes by David Heuvel Number of dancers: 13 Black Box run time: 23 minutes
Afternoon of a Faun Jerome Robbins Music by Claude DeBussy Costumes by Irene Sharaff Number of dancers: 2 Extensive set run time: 10 minutes
Helen Pickett Music: Jeux by Claude Debussy Scenery by Michael Andrew Currey Number of dancers: 3 Small set run time: 20 minutes
Chaconne George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust Music: Georges Bizet Number of dancers: Full Company & BWII Black box run time: 35 minutes
Facades Garrett Smith Music: Selections from Antonio Vivaldi, George Fredric Handel, and Philip Glass Costumes by Travis Halsey Number of dancers: Full Company Sets run time: 30 minutes 11
from facades artists of ballet west | photo by luke isley 12
ballet west premieres Commissioned by Ballet West number of dancers: 20–37 number of crew: 6 plus ld, pm, sm
pieces (choose 3)
Facades Garrett Smith Music: Selections from Antonio Vivaldi, George Fredric Handel, and Philip Glass Costumes by Travis Halsey Number of dancers: Full Company Sets run time: 30 minutes
total traveling: 33–50
The Sixth Beauty
load in: 12 hours plus 1 rehearsal
Matthew Neenan Music by: Alberto Ginastera Costumes by: David Heuvel Black Box Number of dancers: 13 run time: 23 minutes
tech notes: fly loft needed for rite of spring. must bring sprung floor.
Games Helen Pickett Music: Jeux by Claude Debussy Scenery by Michael Andrew Currey Number of dancers: 3 Small set run time: 20 minutes
Rite of Spring Nicolo Fonte Music by Igor Stravinsky Scenery by Michael Mazzola Costumes by David Heuval Number of dancers: Full Company Extensive set run time: 35 minutes
Presto Nicolo Fonte Music by Ezio Bosso Costumes by David Heuval Number of dancers: 4 Black Box run time: 10 minutes
Great Souls
from games demi soloist katlyn addison and first soloist adrian fry photo by beau pearson
Christopher Ruud Music by Ludvig van Beethoven Costumes by Christopher Ruud Number of dancers: 18 Black Box run time: 33 minutes
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from swan lake | principal artists beckanne sisk and christopher ruud | photo by luke isley 14
special events Perfect for smaller theaters, Gala events, or part of a symphony collaboration number of dancers: 8–10 number of crew: 1 plus ld, pm, sm total traveling: 14–16 load in: 6–8 hour focus plus 1 rehearsal from the nutcracker principal artists arolyn williams and first soloist christopher sellars photo by luke isley
pieces (choose from the following)
The Great Classics • Nutcracker PDD • Sleeping Beauty PDD • Swan Lake PDD • Cinderella PDD • Don Q PDD • Number of dancers: 10 run time: approx. 50 minutes
Neo-Classical & Contemporary • Tarantella: George Balanchine • Ruth Ricordi Per Due: Gerald Arpino • In the Middle PDD: Wiliam Forsythe • Light Rain PDD: Gerald Arpino Number of dancers: 8 run time: 40 minutes
Evolution Classical • Swan Lake PDD • Sleeping Beauty PDD Neo-classical • Tarantella: George Balanchine • Chaconne PDD Contemporary • Ruth Ricordi Per Due: Gerald Arpino • Presto: Nicolo Fonte Number of dancers: 12 run time: approx. 55 minutes
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from overgrown path | artists of ballet west photo by luke isley 16
expressions of ballet Pieces from some of the greatest choreographers of the 20th century number of dancers: 18 number of crew: 3 plus ld, pm, sm total traveling: 28 load in: 8–10 hour focus plus 1 rehearsal
pieces
Overgrown Path Jiri Kylian Music: Po zarostlém chodnícku by Leoš Janáček Costumes by Walter Nobbe, adaptation by Joke Visser Lighting by Kees Tjebbes Number of dancers: 10 run time: 30 minutes —intermission—
Tarantella George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust Music: Louis Moreau Gottschalk, reconstructed and orchestrated by Hershy Kay Number of dancers: 2 Black box run time: 7 minutes —pause—
Sea Shadow Gerald Arpino Music by: Ravel Number of dancers: 2 Small set pieces run time: approx. 10 minutes —intermission—
The Green Table Kurt Jooss Music by F.A. Cohen Masks & Lighting Design by Hermann Markard Costume Design by Hein Heckroth Number of dancers: 12 Small set piece run time: 37 minutes
photograph from tarantella, choreography by george balanchine © the george balanchine trust demi soloist jenna rae herrera | photo by beau pearson
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artists of ballet west with children's cast | photo by luke isley 18
the nutcracker This festive favorite has wowed audiences throughout the nation and sold out the Kennedy Center, twice! number of dancers: full company, ballet west ii, local children number of crew: 9 plus ld, pm, sm, asm total traveling: 70 load in: 12 hours + 12 hours, plus 1 rehearsal
Willam F. Christensen Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Scenery by Ariel Ballif Costumes by David Heuvel Special Effects: Fog, pyro run time: approx. 2 hours, 1 intermission
Requires advance travel by Ballet West Artistic Staff to hold auditions for local cast. A local children's Ballet Mistress will be hired to rehearse choreography before our arrival.
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former principal artist romi beppu 20
madame butterfly This tragic love story has moved audiences around the world with sets and costumes that beautifully evoke the drama and mystery of Japan. number of dancers: full company, ballet west ii number of crew: 9 plus ld, pm, sm, asm total traveling: 65 load in: 12 hours + 12 hours, plus 1 rehearsal
Choreography by Stanton Welch Music by Giacomo Puccini as arranged by John Lanchbery Scenery and Costumes by Peter Farmer run time: approx. 1 hour 50 min, 1 intermission
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from sleeping beauty 22 principal artist emily adams photo by luke isley
sleeping beauty Danced to Tchaikovsky's stupendous score, this ballet brings to life the timeless story of the triumph of good over evil. number of dancers: full company, ballet west ii, local extras and children number of crew: 9 plus ld, pm, sm, asm total traveling: 70 load in: 12 hours + 12 hours, plus 1 rehearsal
Conceived and produced by Adam Sklute after Marius Petipa Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Scenery and costumes by Peter Cazalet Special Effects: Flying by Foy; Fog, pyro run time: approx. 2 hours 20 minutes, including 1 intermission Requires advance travel by Ballet West Artistic Staff to hold auditions for local cast. A local children's Ballet Mistress will be hired to rehearse choreography before our arrival.
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from the little mermaid artists of ballet west ii 24
the little mermaid number of dancers: 12 plus local children’s cast number of crew: 6 plus ld, pm, sm total traveling: 25 load in: 12 hours + local cast rehearsal + full cast rehearsal
from the little mermaid artist joshua whitehead
Choreography by Pamela Robinson Harris & Peggy Dolkas Scenery by Michael Andrew Currey Costumes by David Heuvel run time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes, 1 intermission
Upcoming Family Series Shows
aladdin beauty and the beast from aladdin
artist jordan veit with children's cast | photo by luke isley
alice in wonderland
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from cinderella former principal artist christiana bennett | photo by erik รถstling 26
coming 2017–2018 cinderella Ashton's Cinderella is an enchanted fantasy full of splendor, humor, and magic. Ballet West is the second company in America with rights to present this magical version. number of dancers: full company, ballet west ii, local extras and children number of crew: 9 plus ld, pm, sm, asm total traveling: 70 load in: 12 hours + 12 hours, plus 1 rehearsal
Sir Frederick Ashton Music by Sergei Prokofiev Costumes by Karinska Special effects: fog, pyro run time: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes, including 2 intermissions
Requires advance travel by Ballet West Artistic Staff to hold auditions for local cast. A local children's Ballet Mistress will be hired to rehearse choreography before our arrival.
american modern pioneers number of dancers: 22 number of crew: 3 plus ld, pm, sm total traveling: 32 load in: 10 hours + 1 rehearsal pieces
Appalacian Spring Choreography by Martha Graham Music by Aaron Copeland Number of dancers: 8 Small set run time: approx. 30 minutes
New Works by
val caniparoli nicolo fontĂŠ matthew neenan
Summerspace by Merce Cunningham Music by Morton Feldman Number of dancers: 8 Black box run time: 20 minutes
Company B by Paul Taylor Music by The Andrews Sisters Number of dancers: 14 Black Box run time: approx. 28 minutes
principal artist christiana bennett | photo by erik ostling
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28 photograph from divertimento no. 15, choreography by george balanchine Š
the george balanchine trust