Ballet Tucson announces 2019-2020 Season
Ballet Tucson announces its exciting repertoire for the 2019-2020 season. Highlights:
– CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON’S FIVE MOVEMENTS, THREE REPEATS
– WORLD PREMIERES OF RECOLLECTIONS AND UNSQUARE
– BALLET TUCSON PREMIERE OF GEORGE BALANCHINE’S CONCERTO BAROCCO
– REVIVALS OF JEKYLL & HYDE, IN THE MOOD, AND GEMINI
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FALL CONCERT (WHEELDON & MORE)
For the Opening Night Gala/Season Opener, Founding Artistic Director Mary Beth Cabana has selected an exciting triple bill of works:
Jekyll & Hyde
Choreography & Concept: Chieko Imada, Mary Beth Cabana
Ballet Tucson’s fanciful “steampunk” rendition of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson dark Victorian novel.
Five Movements, Three Repeats (Ballet Tucson premiere)
Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon
Choreographic superstar Christopher Wheeldon mixes modern dance with ballet in a beautiful piece that glows with inventiveness – dance alchemy transpires between the two styles that is both eclectic and riveting.
In the Mood
Choreography: Mark Schneider
Popular “big band” music is at the heart of this charming, swing-style revival.
FOOTPRINTS AT THE FOX
Footprints at The Fox (New Works Concert) returns for the 3rd year in a row in partnership with the Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation. Come cheer on the next generation of dance makers at the historic Fox Theatre with engaging new works created by our professional company of dancers. Innovative, entertaining, moving and suitable for the entire family!
THE NUTCRACKER
Looking for something special to do with your loved ones over the Christmas holiday week? Ballet Tucson’s beloved production is the most elaborate in all of Southern Arizona, and performances will be presented December 28 – 29 on the grand stage of the Tucson Music Hall.
Join Clara on her magical journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sweets with swirling snowflakes and dancing confections to make memories that will last a lifetime.
WINTER CONCERT (MADE IN AMERICA) . Ballet Tucson presents “Made in America” in partnership with the 2020 Tucson Desert Song Festival:
Serenade
Choreography: George Balanchine
Considered a masterpiece worldwide and a milestone in the history of dance, Serenade is the first ballet created in this country by George Balanchine. Regarded as the father of American ballet, Balanchine ignited a revolution with his distinctive modern approach to choreography.
Unsquare (premiere)
Choreography: Chieko Imada
Take a musical journey with American jazz innovator Dave Brubeck as Assistant Artistic Director Chieko Imada brings his most iconic compositions to life.
Recollections (premiere)
Choreography: Mark Schneider
Turn of the century American popular songs are performed live as part of the Tucson Desert Song Festival’s commemoration of American music. Mark Schneider serves up a delightful new work presented in period costumes and grand style.
SPRING CONCERT (DANCE & DESSERT 2020)
Concerto Barocco (Ballet Tucson premiere)
Choreography: George Balanchine
Concerto Barocco is the dance visualization of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Concerto in D minor for Two Violins. As relevant today as it was on the debut program of New York City Ballet in 1948, Ballet Tucson dances this newest Balanchine acquisition with verve and panache.
Gemini
Choreography: Daniel Precup
Back by popular request – the company’s Ballet Master Daniel Precup stages his dynamic dance interpretation of the legend of Castor and Pollux and the formation of the constellation Gemini.
Other entertaining selections (TBD) from Ballet Tucson’s repertoire will be presented. Dessert tastings will be served at the conclusion of each performance.
PERFORMANCE DATES/TIMES:
Opening Night Gala/Fall Concert
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
Opening Night Gala – Thursday, October 31 at 6:30 pm (performance at 8:00 pm)
Friday, November 1 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 3 – 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Tickets on sale September 1
Footprints at the Fox
Fox Tucson Theatre
Saturday, November 16 – 2:00 pm
Tickets on sale October 1
The Nutcracker
Tucson Music Hall
Saturday, December 28 – 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 29 – 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Tickets on sale September 5
Winter Concert
Pima Community College – West Campus
Center for the Arts – Proscenium Theatre
Friday, January 31 – 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 1 – 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 2 – 1:00 pm
Tickets on sale December 1
Spring Concert (Dance & Dessert 2020)
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
Friday, March 13 – 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 14 – 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 15 – 1:00 pm
Tickets on sale January 2
