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In the Middle, Somewhere Elevated is a contemporary ballet exploring themes of isolation and connection through intricate choreography and a minimalist set design featuring stacked wooden blocks. The...
Petrushka, composed by Igor Stravinsky and choreographed by Michel Degrand, is a vibrant 20th-century ballet depicting a puppet’s yearning for a girl amidst a festive Moscow celebration, utilizing inn...
Benjamin Britten’s 1943 ballet, *Bluebeard*, depicts the chilling tale of a wealthy nobleman who murders his wives and hides their bodies in his castle, exploring themes of obsession, guilt, and inesc...
Symphonic Variations, choreographed by George Balanchine in 1942, is a technically demanding pas de deux featuring a male dancer’s solo interwoven with a duet between two women, set to Stravinsky's *T...
Claude Debussy’s *The Moor’s Pavane* is a ballet score composed in 1904, notable for its evocative and atmospheric orchestration that depicts a Spanish court scene through rich harmonies and shimmerin...
“One Flat Thing,” a contemporary ballet choreographed by Wayne McGregor, reimagines the iconic IKEA catalog image through a series of precise, repetitive movements exploring themes of labor, repetitio...
Mark Morris’s *The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude* presents a meticulously reconstructed history of courtly dances from the 17th century, featuring a large ensemble and complex choreography rooted i...
Artifact Suite is a contemporary ballet choreographed by Matthew Neenan, exploring themes of memory, loss, and the fragmented nature of identity through intricate movement sequences and evocative stag...
Benjamin Britten’s *Requiem* is a large-scale choral ballet set to the composer's sacred work, exploring themes of death and judgment through dramatic movement and vocal performance alongside a full o...
Divertimento No. 15 by Igor Stravinsky, composed in 1919, is a neoclassical ballet score featuring a distinctive rhythmic drive and angular melodies that evoke a sense of controlled energy and stylize...
“Theme and Variations,” choreographed by George Balanchine, presents a concise narrative structure where a central musical theme is repeatedly developed through distinct dance variations, showcasing t...
“In Memory of…” choreographed by Jiří Kylián, premiered in 1993, is a poignant and intensely emotional ballet exploring themes of loss, memory, and the fragility of human connection through stark move...
“A Month in the Country” is a ballet score by Terence Davies based on Thomas Hardy’s novel, depicting a poignant and tragic love story set amidst the rural landscapes of Dorset, England, with music re...
“Le Spectre de la Rose,” choreographed by Marius Petipa in 1892, depicts a young man’s tragic pursuit of a ghostly rose maiden who dies each year on Candlemas, showcasing intricate partnering and evoc...
Herman Schmerman, the central figure in George Balanchine’s 1964 ballet, depicts a perpetually frustrated and increasingly chaotic man attempting to navigate a series of elaborate, meticulously choreo...
George Balanchine’s *Age of Anxiety*, set to Duke Ellington’s jazz compositions, portrays the pervasive fear and uncertainty felt by American soldiers during World War II, depicting a fragmented socie...
“Ballo della Regina,” choreographed by George Balanchine in 1947, is a neoclassical ballet set to music by Igor Stravinsky, depicting a lavish Venetian masquerade ball with intricate partnering and ra...
Illuminations, choreographed by George Balanchine to Claude Debussy’s orchestral work, depicts a nocturnal journey through a city illuminated by gaslight and streetlamps, utilizing dancers as abstract...
“Les Patineurs,” choreographed by Michel Degroas in 1964, is a technically demanding ballet renowned for its intricate fouetté turns and rapid changes of direction performed by male dancers, showcasin...
“Scènes de Ballet,” choreographed by George Balanchine in 1947, is a vibrant and episodic work featuring five distinct vignettes set to music by Igor Stravinsky, showcasing diverse dance styles from R...
Les Sylphides, choreographed by George Balanchine in 1928, is a groundbreaking ballet renowned for its ethereal atmosphere and minimalist staging, primarily featuring dancers’ movements and music to e...
“Le Baiser de la Fée,” choreographed by Michel Degivoud in 1976, depicts a young man and a fairy princess’s passionate, yet fleeting, love affair set within a fantastical forest environment utilizing...
“Le Train Bleu” is a contemporary ballet choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and set within the opulent dining room of the historic Gare de Lyon train station in Paris, France, depicting a poignant...
Le Corsaire Pas de Deux is a technically demanding and visually striking duet performed within the larger framework of Georges Bizet’s opera, showcasing intricate partnering sequences and rapid change...
Corsaire Pas de Deux is a late 19th-century French ballet notable for its intricate stage machinery and elaborate set designs depicting a pirate adventure, showcasing demanding partnering sequences an...
Pas de Quatre, choreographed by Marius Petipa in 1845, is a complex and technically demanding quartet for four ballerinas, featuring intricate partnering sequences and rapid changes of roles within th...
Grand Pas de Deux, developed primarily in the late 19th century, is a classical ballet showcasing intricate partnering sequences and elaborate tutus, typically performed as a centerpiece of a full-len...
The Tarantella is a traditional Italian folk dance and ballet form characterized by rapid, intricate footwork, often depicting scenes of courtship or battle with energetic leaps and turns, rooted in S...
Georges Bizet’s opera *Carmen* was adapted into a full-length ballet by Carlos Salzedo in 1913, featuring a large ensemble and incorporating Spanish folk music alongside the original score to depict t...
“Union Jack” is a 2016 ballet choreographed by Matthew Bourne, set in a British prison during World War II and exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of wartime relationships thro...
