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Romeo & Juliet, The Nutcracker,
Peter Pan, Giselle,
Balanchine, Graham, and
Pires
ORLANDO,
Fla., July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off
its highly successful 50th Anniversary celebration,
Orlando Ballet, Orlando's only
professional ballet company, is proud to present another big, bold
season of dance loaded with drama, romance, heartbreak, and live
music as favorites like Romeo & Juliet and Jorden Morris' Peter Pan deliver another
extraordinary season of dance – with all tickets on sale now!
Our October opening begins with the world's most beloved love
story -- Romeo & Juliet in a new collaboration with
choreographer James Sofranko,
Artistic Director at Grand Rapids Ballet. Sofranko's captivating
production of this lush and tragic love story will be accompanied
by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in their live
performance of Sergei Prokofiev's musical score.
Central Florida's holiday
season will be especially bright because of Morris' new and highly
acclaimed family favorite The Nutcracker, to be performed
throughout the month of December, followed in February by the
highly anticipated return of Morris' whimsically charming Peter
Pan. In March, Orlando Ballet presents a celebration of
American classics in its mixed repertoire program which includes an
elegant nod to the 100th anniversary of the legendary
Martha Graham Dance Company and the iconic choreographer's work,
Maple Leaf Rag. Graham's visually stunning creation features
a musical score by Scott Joplin and
costumes designed by Calvin
Klein.
This celebration of American choreography continues with George
Balanchine's Divertimento No.15, choreographed to music by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whom Balanchine revered. Amplifying the
excitement, Alysa Pires, one of the
most sought-after creators in ballet today, will present
Skyward featuring a focus on movement and musicality –
showcasing the very heart and soul of dance.
And just as it will have begun, the new season will end with
another classic favorite; Giselle, a tale of love gone
wrong. When young Giselle dies, she is remembered by ghosts and
evil spirits, keeping love alive no matter what. Set to the
fittingly haunting music of composer Adolphe Adam, the score will be performed live
with the return of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
Thanks to growing demand, three Uncorked programs -- the
intimate behind-the-curtain event with Orlando Ballet dancers --
have been scheduled throughout the season.
Orlando Ballet is also thrilled to announce the return of 23
Company Dancers from the 23-24 season and the promotion of four
dancers from its Second Company, OBII, as well as newcomer,
Zach Mench. Artistic Director
Jorden Morris has committed to three
more seasons with plans to lead the artistic company through
even more imaginative and dynamic performances. Joining Morris are
Associate Artistic Director Lisa Thorn
Morris and Rehearsal Director Heath
Gill.
Morris' enthusiasm for the new season is clear.
"Central Florida's audience
has continued to evolve with more people experiencing and enjoying
the variety and marvel of ballet and dance for the first time,"
Morris said. "Dance really is for everyone, which is why I want
people to know that everyone is welcome here to experience all
kinds of remarkable dance and artistry. It's just good fun."
SEASON SCHEDULE:
Romeo & Juliet
October 17 – 20, 2024
With special guest: The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Choreography: James Sofranko
Score: Sergei Prokofiev
The Nutcracker
December
6 – 22, 2024
Choreography: Artistic Director, Jorden
Morris
Score: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Peter Pan
February
20 – 23, 2025
Choreography: Artistic Director, Jorden
Morris
Score: Various Artists
Balanchine, Graham, Pires
March 27 – 30, 2025
George Balanchine's Divertimento No. 15
Choreography: George Balanchine
Score: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Martha Graham's Maple Leaf
Rag
Choreography: Martha
Graham
Score: Scott Joplin
Alysa
Pires' Skyward
Choreography: Alysa Pires
Score: Nico Muhly, Robert Honstein, Bryce
Dessner, David Lang
Giselle
May 1 –
4, 2025
With special guest: The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Staging: Orlando Ballet Artistic Team
Score: Adolphe Adam
Uncorked
September 26,
November 7, January 23
Experience an up-close encounter with the Orlando Ballet Company
Dancers and Artistic Leadership in a not-so sneak peek behind the
curtain. Enjoy a glimpse into the world of professional dancers and
choreographers as they construct a ballet work in real time, right
before your eyes, all through an informal "behind the curtain"
setting at Harriett's Orlando Ballet Centre.
For more information on tickets and pricing, visit
Orlandoballet.org or call +1 (407) 358.6603. Ticket fees are
included in online and phone transactions. Groups of 10 or more
save. For group reservations call +1 (407) 203-3735.
2024/2025 Company Dancers (* signifies promoted from OBII or
new to the Company):
John Abenanty
Sofia Abenanty
Cameron Bailey
Dahlia Denicore
Amir Dodarkhojayev
Israel Zavaleta Escobedo
Maya Fazzari*
Kellie Fulton
Kate Gardinier
Thomas Gerhardt
Kenna Gold
Ellie Iannotti
Cielo Ibarrola
Hazuki Kishida
Sebastian Marriott-Smith
Charlie Mellor
Zach Mench*
Francis Mihm
Hitomi Nakamura
Jackie Nash
Alberto Peñalvar
Jack Ragland*
Nathan Rowell
Renee Shubov*
Aria Smith*
Jaysan Stinnett
David West
About Orlando Ballet:
Founded in 1974, Orlando Ballet
is now in the Top 20 of U.S. ballet companies and is Central Florida's only fully residential
professional ballet company. Orlando Ballet produces year-round
main stage productions featuring timeless masterpieces and
innovative contemporary world premieres, achieving the highest
level of professionalism and artistic excellence, all performed at
the world-renowned Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts,
Steinmetz Hall. Orlando Ballet promotes dance education
through community enrichment programs, performance lecture
demonstrations, the renowned Orlando Ballet School located at
Harriett's Orlando Ballet Centre, and Orlando Ballet II, a second
pre-professional company to train and support dancers as they
approach the start of their dance careers. For information about
Orlando Ballet, please visit our website
at OrlandoBallet.org.
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