Helene

Black and White Swan Thursday Evening, September 15 8:00 p.m. Friday Evening, September 16 8:00 p.m. Saturday Matinee, September 17 2:00 p.m. Saturday Evening, September 17 8:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee, September 18 2:00 p.m. Saturday Matinee, September 24 2:00 p.m. Saturday Evening, September 24 8:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee, September 25 2:00 p.m. Saturday Matinee, October 1 2:00 p.m. Saturday Evening, October 1 8:00 p.m Sunday Matinee, October 2 2:00 p.m. Fletcher Opera Theater In the psychological thriller Black Swan, Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman plays a ballerina struggling to play Odette, the innocent white swan, and Odile, the sensual black swan, in a production of Swan Lake. Carolina Ballet tops the film with the company premieres of the “White Swan” and “Black Swan” pas de deux both in their entirety using Petipa’s original choreography and featuring four rotating casts of dancers. The program also includes works from the company’s vast repertory of more than 100 ballets. Ticket and Program Info: http://carolinaballet.com/blackandwhiteswan.html

Black and White Swan Thursday Evening, September 15 8:00 p.m. Friday Evening, September 16 8:00 p.m. Saturday Matinee, September 17 2:00 p.m. Saturday Evening, September 17 8:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee, September 18 2:00 p.m. Saturday Matinee, September 24 2:00 p.m. Saturday Evening, September 24 8:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee, September 25 2:00 p.m. Saturday Matinee, October 1 2:00 p.m. Saturday Evening, October 1 8:00 p.m Sunday Matinee, October 2 2:00 p.m. Fletcher Opera Theater In the psychological thriller Black Swan, Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman plays a ballerina struggling to play Odette, the innocent white swan, and Odile, the sensual black swan, in a production of Swan Lake. Carolina Ballet tops the film with the company premieres of the “White Swan” and “Black Swan” pas de deux both in their entirety using Petipa’s original choreography and featuring four rotating casts of dancers. The program also includes works from the company’s vast repertory of more than 100 ballets. Ticket and Program Info: http://carolinaballet.com/blackandwhiteswan.html

Innovations 2012 Fri., May 18, 2012 - 7:30 pm Sat., May 19, 2012 - 2:00 pm Sat., May 19, 2012 - 7:30 pm Wed., May 23, 2012 - 7:30 pm Thu., May 24, 2012 - 7:30 pm Fri., May 25, 2012 - 7:30 pm Sat., May 26, 2012 - 2:00 pm Sat., May 26, 2012 - 7:30 pm Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center This year’s Innovations will spotlight new works by Ballet West artists, an expanded version of Principal Artist Michael Bearden’s Descent, and the return of Susan Shields’ vibrant Grand Synthesis. Ticket and Program Info: http://www.balletwest.org/PerformancesAndTickets/Performances/Innovations2012

Innovations 2012 Fri., May 18, 2012 - 7:30 pm Sat., May 19, 2012 - 2:00 pm Sat., May 19, 2012 - 7:30 pm Wed., May 23, 2012 - 7:30 pm Thu., May 24, 2012 - 7:30 pm Fri., May 25, 2012 - 7:30 pm Sat., May 26, 2012 - 2:00 pm Sat., May 26, 2012 - 7:30 pm Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center This year’s Innovations will spotlight new works by Ballet West artists, an expanded version of Principal Artist Michael Bearden’s Descent, and the return of Susan Shields’ vibrant Grand Synthesis. Ticket and Program Info: http://www.balletwest.org/PerformancesAndTickets/Performances/Innovations2012

Emeralds Fri., April 13, 2012 - 7:30 pm Sat., April 14, 2012 - 7:30 pm Wed., April 18, 2012 - 7:30 pm Thu., April 19, 2012 - 7:30 pm Fri., April 20, 2012 - 7:30 pm Sat., April 21, 2012 - 2:00 pm Sat., April 21, 2012 - 7:30 pm Capitol Theatre Emeralds Choreography: George Balanchine Music: Gabriel Faure Grand Pas from Paquita Choreography: Marius Petipa Music: Edouard Deldevez Petite Mort Choreography: Jiri Kylian Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ticket and Program Info: http://www.balletwest.org/PerformancesAndTickets/Performances/Emeralds

Emeralds Fri., April 13, 2012 - 7:30 pm Sat., April 14, 2012 - 7:30 pm Wed., April 18, 2012 - 7:30 pm Thu., April 19, 2012 - 7:30 pm Fri., April 20, 2012 - 7:30 pm Sat., April 21, 2012 - 2:00 pm Sat., April 21, 2012 - 7:30 pm Capitol Theatre Emeralds Choreography: George Balanchine Music: Gabriel Faure Grand Pas from Paquita Choreography: Marius Petipa Music: Edouard Deldevez Petite Mort Choreography: Jiri Kylian Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ticket and Program Info: http://www.balletwest.org/PerformancesAndTickets/Performances/Emeralds

Don Quixote Fri., February 10, 2012 - 7:30 pm Sat., February 11, 2012 - 2:00 pm Sat., February 11, 2012 - 7:30 pm Tue., February 14, 2012 - 7:30 pm Wed., February 15, 2012 - 7:30 pm Thu., February 16, 2012 - 7:30 pm Fri., February 17, 2012 - 7:30 pm Sat., February 18, 2012 - 2:00 pm Sat., February 18, 2012 - 7:30 pm Capitol Theatre Production: Anna-Marie Holmes Music: Ludwig Minkus Ticket and Program Info: http://www.balletwest.org/PerformancesAndTickets/Performances/DonQuixote

Don Quixote Fri., February 10, 2012 - 7:30 pm Sat., February 11, 2012 - 2:00 pm Sat., February 11, 2012 - 7:30 pm Tue., February 14, 2012 - 7:30 pm Wed., February 15, 2012 - 7:30 pm Thu., February 16, 2012 - 7:30 pm Fri., February 17, 2012 - 7:30 pm Sat., February 18, 2012 - 2:00 pm Sat., February 18, 2012 - 7:30 pm Capitol Theatre Production: Anna-Marie Holmes Music: Ludwig Minkus Ticket and Program Info: http://www.balletwest.org/PerformancesAndTickets/Performances/DonQuixote

Gala 2011 5 November 2011 6:30pm Ticke tand Program Info: http://www.balletwest.org/PerformancesAndTickets/Performances/TheGala2011

Dracula: Fri., October 21, 2011 - 7:30 pm Sat., October 22, 2011 - 2:00 pm Sat., October 22, 2011 - 7:30 pm Wed., October 26, 2011 - 7:30 pm Thu., October 27, 2011 - 7:30 pm Fri., October 28, 2011 - 7:30 pm Sat., October 29, 2011 - 2:00 pm Sat., October 29, 2011 - 7:30 pm Sun., October 30, 2011 - 2:00 pm Mon., October 31, 2011 - 7:30 pm Tue., November 1, 2011 - 7:30 pm Capitol Theatre Choreography: Ben Stevenson Music: Franz Liszt Program and Ticket Info: http://balletwest.org/PerformancesAndTickets/Performances/Dracula

Dracula: Fri., October 21, 2011 - 7:30 pm Sat., October 22, 2011 - 2:00 pm Sat., October 22, 2011 - 7:30 pm Wed., October 26, 2011 - 7:30 pm Thu., October 27, 2011 - 7:30 pm Fri., October 28, 2011 - 7:30 pm Sat., October 29, 2011 - 2:00 pm Sat., October 29, 2011 - 7:30 pm Sun., October 30, 2011 - 2:00 pm Mon., October 31, 2011 - 7:30 pm Tue., November 1, 2011 - 7:30 pm Capitol Theatre Choreography: Ben Stevenson Music: Franz Liszt Program and Ticket Info: http://balletwest.org/PerformancesAndTickets/Performances/Dracula

DanceTech Fri, 4/20, 8pm Sat, 4/21, 8pm Sun, 4/22, 2pm Thurs, 4/26, 7:30pm Fri, 4/27, 8pm Sat, 4/28, 8pm Capitol Theatre Contemporary dance and cutting-edge technology come together to create an experience like no other. Choreographer Jimmy Orrante, video game composer Sean Beeson and technical support from OSU's Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design, create an interactive environment affected and influenced by the choreography and the audience. Internationally recognized software artist Frieder Weiss joins acclaimed contemporary choreographer Amy Seiwert to produce a piece where real-time video images are created in direct response to the movement of the dancers. Program and Ticket Info: https://www.balletmet.org/current-performance

DanceTech Fri, 4/20, 8pm Sat, 4/21, 8pm Sun, 4/22, 2pm Thurs, 4/26, 7:30pm Fri, 4/27, 8pm Sat, 4/28, 8pm Capitol Theatre Contemporary dance and cutting-edge technology come together to create an experience like no other. Choreographer Jimmy Orrante, video game composer Sean Beeson and technical support from OSU's Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design, create an interactive environment affected and influenced by the choreography and the audience. Internationally recognized software artist Frieder Weiss joins acclaimed contemporary choreographer Amy Seiwert to produce a piece where real-time video images are created in direct response to the movement of the dancers. Program and Ticket Info: https://www.balletmet.org/current-performance

The Sleeping Beauty Fri, 3/9, 8pm Sat, 3/10, 2pm, 8pm Sun, 3/11, 1pm, 5:30pm Ohio Theatre Choreography: Gerard Charles Music: Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky Program and Ticket Info: https://www.balletmet.org/current-performance

Jazz Moves Columbus Thurs, 2/2, 7:30pm Fri, 2/3, 8pm Sat, 2/4, 8pm Sun, 2/5, 2pm Weds, 2/8, 7:30pm Thurs, 2/9, 7:30pm Fri, 2/10, 8pm Sat, 2/11, 8pm Sun, 2/12, 2pm, 7:30pm Capitol Theatre Program and Ticket Info: https://www.balletmet.org/current-performance

Jazz Moves Columbus Thurs, 2/2, 7:30pm Fri, 2/3, 8pm Sat, 2/4, 8pm Sun, 2/5, 2pm Weds, 2/8, 7:30pm Thurs, 2/9, 7:30pm Fri, 2/10, 8pm Sat, 2/11, 8pm Sun, 2/12, 2pm, 7:30pm Capitol Theatre Program and Ticket Info: https://www.balletmet.org/current-performance

Carmen Fri, 11/4, 8pm Sat, 11/5, 8pm Sun, 11/6, 2pm Thurs, 11/10, 7:30pm Fri, 11/11, 8pm Sat, 11/12, 8pm Capitol Theatre Choreography: Amedeo Amodio Music: Georges Bizet Program and Ticket Info: https://www.balletmet.org/current-performance#2

Carmen Fri, 11/4, 8pm Sat, 11/5, 8pm Sun, 11/6, 2pm Thurs, 11/10, 7:30pm Fri, 11/11, 8pm Sat, 11/12, 8pm Capitol Theatre Choreography: Amedeo Amodio Music: Georges Bizet Program and Ticket Info: https://www.balletmet.org/current-performance#2

BalletMet OnDemand Fri, 9/23, 8pm Sat, 9/24, 8pm Sun, 9/25, 2pm, 7pm Fri, 9/30, 8pm Sat, 10/1, 8pm Sun, 10/2, 2pm, 7pm Fri, 10/7, 8pm Sat, 10/8, 8pm BalletMet Performance Space Have you ever wanted to design your own dance program? Here's your chance to be a director for a day, as the audience is in control with BalletMet OnDemand. Make your voice heard and tell BalletMet which dance pieces you want to see again. The program will feature favorite works voted on by BalletMet fans, as well as favorites of the BalletMet Company dancers. Gerard Charles will also offer his favorites as he celebrates his 10th anniversary as BalletMet Artistic Director. Ticket and Program Info: https://www.balletmet.org/current-performance

BalletMet OnDemand Fri, 9/23, 8pm Sat, 9/24, 8pm Sun, 9/25, 2pm, 7pm Fri, 9/30, 8pm Sat, 10/1, 8pm Sun, 10/2, 2pm, 7pm Fri, 10/7, 8pm Sat, 10/8, 8pm BalletMet Performance Space Have you ever wanted to design your own dance program? Here's your chance to be a director for a day, as the audience is in control with BalletMet OnDemand. Make your voice heard and tell BalletMet which dance pieces you want to see again. The program will feature favorite works voted on by BalletMet fans, as well as favorites of the BalletMet Company dancers. Gerard Charles will also offer his favorites as he celebrates his 10th anniversary as BalletMet Artistic Director. Ticket and Program Info: https://www.balletmet.org/current-performance

BalletMet OnDemand Fri, 9/23, 8pm Sat, 9/24, 8pm Sun, 9/25, 2pm, 7pm Fri, 9/30, 8pm Sat, 10/1, 8pm Sun, 10/2, 2pm, 7pm Fri, 10/7, 8pm Sat, 10/8, 8pm BalletMet Performance Space Have you ever wanted to design your own dance program? Here's your chance to be a director for a day, as the audience is in control with BalletMet OnDemand. Make your voice heard and tell BalletMet which dance pieces you want to see again. The program will feature favorite works voted on by BalletMet fans, as well as favorites of the BalletMet Company dancers. Gerard Charles will also offer his favorites as he celebrates his 10th anniversary as BalletMet Artistic Director. Ticket and Program Info: https://www.balletmet.org/current-performance

All Balanchine Thu May 31, 12 07:00 PM Symphony Hall Fri Jun 01, 12 07:30 PM Symphony Hall Sat Jun 02, 12 02:00 PM Symphony Hall Sat Jun 02, 12 07:30 PM Symphony Hall Sun Jun 03, 12 01:00 PM Symphony Hall Stravinsky Violin Concerto Music: Igor Stravinsky Episodes – Arizona Premiere Music: Anton von Webern Rubies Music: Igor Stravinsky Program and Ticket Info: http://www.balletaz.org/index.taf?mnid=performancepage&ecid=1301494262

Director's Choice Thu Mar 29, 12 07:00 PM Orpheum Theatre Fri Mar 30, 12 07:30 PM Orpheum Theatre Sat Mar 31, 12 02:00 PM Orpheum Theatre Sat Mar 31, 12 07:30 PM Orpheum Theatre Sun Apr 01, 12 01:00 PM Orpheum Theatre In The Night Choreography: Jerome Robbins Music: Frederic Chopin Suenos Choreography: Ib Andersen Music: selections from Massenet and Rossini Paquita Choreography: Olga Evreinoff after Marius Petipa Music: Ludwig Minkus Ticket and Program Info http://www.balletaz.org/index.taf?mnid=performancepage&ecid=1301494190

The Sleeping Beauty Thu Feb 09, 12 07:00 PM Symphony Hall Fri Feb 10, 12 07:30 PM Symphony Hall Sat Feb 11, 12 02:00 PM Symphony Hall Sat Feb 11, 12 07:30 PM Symphony Hall Sun Feb 12, 12 01:00 PM Symphony Hall Sun Feb 12, 12 05:30 PM Symphony Hall Choreography: Ib Andersen Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Program and Ticket Info: BOX OFFICE: 602-381-1096 http://www.balletaz.org/index.taf?mnid=performancepage&ecid=1301494061

Cinderella Thu Oct 20, 11 07:00 PM Symphony Hall Fri Oct 21, 11 07:30 PM Symphony Hall Sat Oct 22, 11 02:00 PM Symphony Hall Sat Oct 22, 11 07:30 PM Symphony Hall Sun Oct 23, 11 01:00 PM Symphony Hall Sun Oct 23, 11 05:30 PM Symphony Hall Choreography: Ib Andersen Music: Sergei Prokofiev Program and Ticket Info: BOX OFFICE: 602-381-1096 http://www.balletaz.org/index.taf?mnid=performancepage&ecid=1301493825