Ballet West

The 2010-2011 season of Ballet West began in late October with John Butler’s Carmina Burana paired with George Balanchine’s complex and inventive The Four Temperaments.  This was followed by the 2010 Ballet West Gala, an exclusive one-night only performance, especially crafted to highlight the strengths and talents of Utah’s flagship ballet company. 

Ballet West's next production is the classic holiday masterpiece, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker (Dec. 4-31).  On December 30th and 31st, back by popular demand, Ballet West will present the “Nutty” Nutcracker featuring the same choreography but with fun flourishes and whimsical surprises. 

Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty opens in time for Valentine's Day (Feb. 11-19), followed by Bolero (April 8-16), and Innovations (May 13-21).

Bolero features three major Utah premieres.  Opening with George Balanchine’s classic Chaconne, it moves to Jiri Kylian’s Sinfonietta, and finishes with Nicolo Fonte’s Bolero, set to the famous Ravel score. 

Innovations is described on Ballet West's website as "tomorrow's ballet [beginning] today" and as "a platform for some of America’s most up and coming choreographers". 

Tickets are on sale now for both individual shows and season passes.