Helene

Yuri Possokhov’s Firebird, one of the Company’s most popular ballets, returns! Set to Stravinsky’s soaring score, the San Francisco Examiner called Firebird “robust, imaginative, vastly entertaining… with an impact that had the audience cheering raucously in the aisles.” The program also includes Christopher Wheeldon’s Ghosts ©, which recently wowed London fans and critics. The London Independent said, “Ghosts is original and astonishingly atmospheric… utterly gripping.” The program concludes with the spellbinding classic, La Bayadère, Act III. A ballet of extraordinary poetic beauty, this large-scale work with a cast of over 30 dancers was originally set on SF Ballet by the legendary ballerina Natalia Makarova. Performance Dates Thursday, February 20, 8:00 pm Saturday, February 22, 2:00 pm Saturday, February 22, 8:00 pm Tuesday, February 25, 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 pm Friday, February 28, 8:00 pm Sunday, March 2, 2:00 pm http://www.sfballet.org/tickets/production/overview/program-3-2014

Yuri Possokhov’s Firebird, one of the Company’s most popular ballets, returns! Set to Stravinsky’s soaring score, the San Francisco Examiner called Firebird “robust, imaginative, vastly entertaining… with an impact that had the audience cheering raucously in the aisles.” The program also includes Christopher Wheeldon’s Ghosts ©, which recently wowed London fans and critics. The London Independent said, “Ghosts is original and astonishingly atmospheric… utterly gripping.” The program concludes with the spellbinding classic, La Bayadère, Act III. A ballet of extraordinary poetic beauty, this large-scale work with a cast of over 30 dancers was originally set on SF Ballet by the legendary ballerina Natalia Makarova. Performance Dates Thursday, February 20, 8:00 pm Saturday, February 22, 2:00 pm Saturday, February 22, 8:00 pm Tuesday, February 25, 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 pm Friday, February 28, 8:00 pm Sunday, March 2, 2:00 pm http://www.sfballet.org/tickets/production/overview/program-3-2014

Yuri Possokhov’s Firebird, one of the Company’s most popular ballets, returns! Set to Stravinsky’s soaring score, the San Francisco Examiner called Firebird “robust, imaginative, vastly entertaining… with an impact that had the audience cheering raucously in the aisles.” The program also includes Christopher Wheeldon’s Ghosts ©, which recently wowed London fans and critics. The London Independent said, “Ghosts is original and astonishingly atmospheric… utterly gripping.” The program concludes with the spellbinding classic, La Bayadère, Act III. A ballet of extraordinary poetic beauty, this large-scale work with a cast of over 30 dancers was originally set on SF Ballet by the legendary ballerina Natalia Makarova. Performance Dates Thursday, February 20, 8:00 pm Saturday, February 22, 2:00 pm Saturday, February 22, 8:00 pm Tuesday, February 25, 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 pm Friday, February 28, 8:00 pm Sunday, March 2, 2:00 pm http://www.sfballet.org/tickets/production/overview/program-3-2014

Expect innovation. SF Ballet is pleased to present another exciting world premiere by Val Caniparoli. While he has created works for more than 40 dance companies around the world, Caniparoli is most closely associated with SF Ballet, where he has made his artistic home since 1973. The program also includes encore presentations of two critically acclaimed works from the 2013 Season: Alexei Ratmansky's joyous trip around the globe, From Foreign Lands, and Wayne McGregor's arresting Borderlands, a fierce, driving study in movement inspired by the work of 20th-century visual artist Josef Albers. Performance Dates Tuesday, February 18, 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 19, 7:30 pm Friday, February 21, 8:00 pm Sunday, February 23, 2:00 pm Thursday, February 27, 8:00 pm Saturday, March 1, 2:00 pm Saturday, March 1, 8:00 pm http://www.sfballet.org/tickets/production/overview/program-2-2014

Expect innovation. SF Ballet is pleased to present another exciting world premiere by Val Caniparoli. While he has created works for more than 40 dance companies around the world, Caniparoli is most closely associated with SF Ballet, where he has made his artistic home since 1973. The program also includes encore presentations of two critically acclaimed works from the 2013 Season: Alexei Ratmansky's joyous trip around the globe, From Foreign Lands, and Wayne McGregor's arresting Borderlands, a fierce, driving study in movement inspired by the work of 20th-century visual artist Josef Albers. Performance Dates Tuesday, February 18, 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 19, 7:30 pm Friday, February 21, 8:00 pm Sunday, February 23, 2:00 pm Thursday, February 27, 8:00 pm Saturday, March 1, 2:00 pm Saturday, March 1, 8:00 pm http://www.sfballet.org/tickets/production/overview/program-2-2014

Expect innovation. SF Ballet is pleased to present another exciting world premiere by Val Caniparoli. While he has created works for more than 40 dance companies around the world, Caniparoli is most closely associated with SF Ballet, where he has made his artistic home since 1973. The program also includes encore presentations of two critically acclaimed works from the 2013 Season: Alexei Ratmansky's joyous trip around the globe, From Foreign Lands, and Wayne McGregor's arresting Borderlands, a fierce, driving study in movement inspired by the work of 20th-century visual artist Josef Albers. Performance Dates Tuesday, February 18, 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 19, 7:30 pm Friday, February 21, 8:00 pm Sunday, February 23, 2:00 pm Thursday, February 27, 8:00 pm Saturday, March 1, 2:00 pm Saturday, March 1, 8:00 pm http://www.sfballet.org/tickets/production/overview/program-2-2014

Expect innovation. SF Ballet is pleased to present another exciting world premiere by Val Caniparoli. While he has created works for more than 40 dance companies around the world, Caniparoli is most closely associated with SF Ballet, where he has made his artistic home since 1973. The program also includes encore presentations of two critically acclaimed works from the 2013 Season: Alexei Ratmansky's joyous trip around the globe, From Foreign Lands, and Wayne McGregor's arresting Borderlands, a fierce, driving study in movement inspired by the work of 20th-century visual artist Josef Albers. Performance Dates Tuesday, February 18, 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 19, 7:30 pm Friday, February 21, 8:00 pm Sunday, February 23, 2:00 pm Thursday, February 27, 8:00 pm Saturday, March 1, 2:00 pm Saturday, March 1, 8:00 pm http://www.sfballet.org/tickets/production/overview/program-2-2014

Expect innovation. SF Ballet is pleased to present another exciting world premiere by Val Caniparoli. While he has created works for more than 40 dance companies around the world, Caniparoli is most closely associated with SF Ballet, where he has made his artistic home since 1973. The program also includes encore presentations of two critically acclaimed works from the 2013 Season: Alexei Ratmansky's joyous trip around the globe, From Foreign Lands, and Wayne McGregor's arresting Borderlands, a fierce, driving study in movement inspired by the work of 20th-century visual artist Josef Albers. Performance Dates Tuesday, February 18, 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 19, 7:30 pm Friday, February 21, 8:00 pm Sunday, February 23, 2:00 pm Thursday, February 27, 8:00 pm Saturday, March 1, 2:00 pm Saturday, March 1, 8:00 pm http://www.sfballet.org/tickets/production/overview/program-2-2014

The 2013 Season opens with a program featuring Borderlands, a world premiere by Wayne McGregor—his first commission for SF Ballet. Bay Area audiences and critics have thrilled to McGregor’s work in recent seasons, including Eden/Eden and Chroma, which the San Francisco Chronicle called “profound...fitful and frenetic.” The program also includes the SF Ballet premiere of Serge Lifar’s Suite en Blanc, “a rarely seen treasure” (London Evening Standard) which showcases the technical virtuosity of the Company, plus the return of Jerome Robbins’ elegant In the Night, set to solo piano music by Chopin. Performance dates: January Tues 29, 8pm Wed 30, 7:30pm Thurs 31, 8pm February Fri 1, 8pm Sat 2, 2pm/8pm Sun 3, 2pm http://www.sfballet..../program-1-2013

Lincoln Center Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon Program and ticket info: http://www.sfballet.org/tickets/ontour/nyc-cinderella

Lincoln Center Mixed-Bill Programs October 16-20 See program descriptions below Wednesday, October 16, 8pm: Trio, Ghosts, Borderlands Thursday, October 17, 8pm: From Foreign Lands, Beaux, Classical Symphony, Symphonic Dances Friday, October 18, 8pm: From Foreign Lands, Beaux, Classical Symphony, From Foreign Lands Saturday, October 19, 2pm: Trio, Ghosts, Suite en Blanc Saturday, October 19, 8pm: Trio, Ghosts, Borderlands Sunday, October 20, 2pm: Suite en Blanc, From Foreign Lands, Symphonic Dances Program and Ticket Info: http://www.sfballet.org/tickets/ontour/nyc-mixed

Symphony Hall "Episodes" "Western Symphony" "Walpurgisnacht Ballet" Program and ticket info: http://balletaz.org/performance/next-season-all-balanchine/

Orpheum Theatre "Off Screen" Choreography: Alejandro Cerrudo "Symphony Classique" Choreography: Ib Andersen Program and ticket info: http://balletaz.org/performance/next-season-masters-of-movement/

Symphony Hall Program and Ticket Info: http://balletaz.org/...on-la-bayadere/

Symphony Hall Choreography: Ib Andersen Music: Sergei Prokofiev Program and ticket info: http://balletaz.org/...son-cinderella/

http://balletaz.org/...nder-the-stars/ Enjoy a FREE Evening of Ballet Free and open to the public, “Ballet Under the Stars” allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes and beautiful Arizona weather. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program, ranging from classical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for the entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time. 2013 Schedule All performances begin at 7:00pm Thursday, September 19 – Beardsley Park, Sun City West Friday, September 20 – Estrella Starpointe Amphitheater, Goodyear Saturday, September 21 – Paul Mason Sports Complex, Casa Grande Thursday, September 26 – Fountain Park, Fountain Hills Friday, September 27 – TCA Amphitheater, Tempe Saturday, September 28 – Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix

http://balletaz.org/...nder-the-stars/ Enjoy a FREE Evening of Ballet Free and open to the public, “Ballet Under the Stars” allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes and beautiful Arizona weather. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program, ranging from classical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for the entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time. 2013 Schedule All performances begin at 7:00pm Thursday, September 19 – Beardsley Park, Sun City West Friday, September 20 – Estrella Starpointe Amphitheater, Goodyear Saturday, September 21 – Paul Mason Sports Complex, Casa Grande Thursday, September 26 – Fountain Park, Fountain Hills Friday, September 27 – TCA Amphitheater, Tempe Saturday, September 28 – Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix

http://balletaz.org/...nder-the-stars/ Enjoy a FREE Evening of Ballet Free and open to the public, “Ballet Under the Stars” allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes and beautiful Arizona weather. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program, ranging from classical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for the entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time. 2013 Schedule All performances begin at 7:00pm Thursday, September 19 – Beardsley Park, Sun City West Friday, September 20 – Estrella Starpointe Amphitheater, Goodyear Saturday, September 21 – Paul Mason Sports Complex, Casa Grande Thursday, September 26 – Fountain Park, Fountain Hills Friday, September 27 – TCA Amphitheater, Tempe Saturday, September 28 – Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix

http://balletaz.org/...nder-the-stars/ Enjoy a FREE Evening of Ballet Free and open to the public, “Ballet Under the Stars” allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes and beautiful Arizona weather. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program, ranging from classical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for the entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time. 2013 Schedule All performances begin at 7:00pm Thursday, September 19 – Beardsley Park, Sun City West Friday, September 20 – Estrella Starpointe Amphitheater, Goodyear Saturday, September 21 – Paul Mason Sports Complex, Casa Grande Thursday, September 26 – Fountain Park, Fountain Hills Friday, September 27 – TCA Amphitheater, Tempe Saturday, September 28 – Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix

http://balletaz.org/...nder-the-stars/ Enjoy a FREE Evening of Ballet Free and open to the public, “Ballet Under the Stars” allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes and beautiful Arizona weather. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program, ranging from classical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for the entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time. 2013 Schedule All performances begin at 7:00pm Thursday, September 19 – Beardsley Park, Sun City West Friday, September 20 – Estrella Starpointe Amphitheater, Goodyear Saturday, September 21 – Paul Mason Sports Complex, Casa Grande Thursday, September 26 – Fountain Park, Fountain Hills Friday, September 27 – TCA Amphitheater, Tempe Saturday, September 28 – Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix

http://balletaz.org/...nder-the-stars/ Enjoy a FREE Evening of Ballet Free and open to the public, “Ballet Under the Stars” allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes and beautiful Arizona weather. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program, ranging from classical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for the entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time. 2013 Schedule All performances begin at 7:00pm Thursday, September 19 – Beardsley Park, Sun City West Friday, September 20 – Estrella Starpointe Amphitheater, Goodyear Saturday, September 21 – Paul Mason Sports Complex, Casa Grande Thursday, September 26 – Fountain Park, Fountain Hills Friday, September 27 – TCA Amphitheater, Tempe Saturday, September 28 – Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix

Sunday, July 28 at 2pm Stern Grove – 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd. Stern Grove website Program: To Be Announced (as of 6 June 13) http://www.sfballet.org/tickets/ontour/stern_grove

VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, BEAVER CREEK Tuesday, July 30, 2013 7:30pm https://www.vaildance.org/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::name=VIDF-event-Balanchine-Black-White Pacific Northwest Ballet concludes their Vail residency with an evening of neo-classical masterpieces, spanning a range of abstraction in the work of the legendary choreographer George Balanchine: Apollo (1928), Concerto Barocco (1941) and Agon (1957). Full details, including casting to be announced soon. TICKETS Tickets for the 2013 Vail International Dance Festival are on sale now. The best seats at the best ticket prices are available now through June 13. All pricing after June 13 is subject to change. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the Box Office at 888.920.ARTS (2787).

GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER, VAIL Monday, July 29, 2013 7:30pm https://www.vaildanc...orthwest-Ballet Pacific Northwest Ballet headlines this evening as part of the company’s 40th anniversary season, featuring the Vail premiere of a new work by acclaimed contemporary choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. The evening concludes with the famous “white act” of Swan Lake–widely considered the greatest of all classical ballets –featuring beloved Festival Artist Carla Körbes, with choreography by Kent Stowell and music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky. Full details, including casting to be announced soon. TICKETS Tickets for the 2013 Vail International Dance Festival are on sale now. The best seats at the best ticket prices are available now through June 13. All pricing after June 13 is subject to change. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the Box Office at 888.920.ARTS (2787).

GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER, VAIL Sunday, July 28, 2013 7:30pm https://www.vaildanc...ght-Celebration In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Vail International Dance Festival opens with a mixed bill of repertory highlights and a stellar cast of Festival Artists in their first appearance of the season. In the second act, Pacific Northwest Ballet returns to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater stage to perform George Balanchine's iconic ballet Serenade,* bathed in natural moonlight and accompanied by full orchestra. FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY: * Pacific Northwest Ballet * Charles "Lil Buck" Riley * Keigwin+Company * Tiler Peck & Robert Fairchild from New York City Ballet * Francesca Romo & Jonathan Royse Windham from Gallim Dance * Jeffrey Cirio from Boston Ballet * Maria Kochetkova from San Francisco Ballet * Gabriel Misse; & Analia Centurion * More artists to be announced soon TICKETS Tickets for the 2013 Vail International Dance Festival are on sale now. The best seats at the best ticket prices are available now through June 13. All pricing after June 13 is subject to change. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the Box Office at 888.920.ARTS (2787).