2009-2010 Season Performances

with Three Preludes & Songs of the Valley

Sir Frederick Ashton’s hilarious one-hour telling of Shakespeare’s moon-lit masterpiece “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” returns to Ballet West for the first time in over ten years! Along with the Ballet West premiere of Ben Stevenson’s stunning, romantic pas de deux, Three Preludes, and Bruce Marks’ tribute to Utah’s Mormon pioneers, Songs of the Valley, this diverse program offers a taste of what ballet is all about.

One-Night-Only Event!

Treat yourself to a magnificent gala performance of exciting Ballet West previews and highlights. This exclusive one-hour performance makes for the perfect evening of breath-taking performances.

Ring in the holidays with Willam Christensen’s beloved production of The Nutcracker.  Set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score, The Nutcracker‘s dazzling blend of costumes, sets and choreography creates an enchanted storybook world that has captivated Utah audiences for over 50 years.

An enchanted princess, a noble prince and an evil magician…
Swan Lake, the most beloved ballet of all time, returns with spectacular and classical staging, newly conceived and produced by Artistic Director Adam Sklute. With brilliant costumes and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, this tragic love story will surely cast its spell on you.

with Serenade, Agon, and Stars & Stripes

Enjoy three masterpieces by George Balanchine – each one intimately linked to America. Experience he much-anticipated revival of his windswept Serenade, set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score; the Ballet West premiere of Agon, an edgy, powerful creation set to the music of Igor Stravinsky; and the rousing show-stopper Stars & Stripes – Balanchine’s quintessential American salute to the marches of John Philip Souza.

Catch a rare glimpse into the future of ballet with Innovations, presented at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. Witness the cutting edge of creation with world premieres by American choreographer Helen Pickett and original works created by Ballet West Artists, for Ballet West Artists. Get your tickets early – this program sells out quickly!