Richmond Ballet

Firebird
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Igor Stravinsky

Serenade
Choreography by George Balanchine
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

With Richmond Symphony

Enter a world of myth and magic as Prince Ivan, the thirteen princesses, and the Firebird battle the evil sorcerer Koschei. Ma Cong’s one-act Firebird, set to Stravinsky’s triumphant score, will make its East Coast premiere on the Carpenter Theatre stage this February. Featuring powerful choreography and striking costumes, sets, and lighting, Cong’s modern take on this classic folktale is not to be missed.

The perfect complement to the mystical Firebird, George Balanchine’s Serenade will open the program. Serenade, the first ballet Balanchine choreographed in the United States, marked a turning point in the history of American ballet. With one of the most iconic and breathtaking openings of any ballet, this ensemble work showcases the technique and musicality of classical ballet at its best.

Please note, Richmond Ballet does not offer separate pricing for children. Each guest age 2 and up must have a ticket.

Firebird
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Igor Stravinsky

Serenade
Choreography by George Balanchine
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

With Richmond Symphony

Enter a world of myth and magic as Prince Ivan, the thirteen princesses, and the Firebird battle the evil sorcerer Koschei. Ma Cong’s one-act Firebird, set to Stravinsky’s triumphant score, will make its East Coast premiere on the Carpenter Theatre stage this February. Featuring powerful choreography and striking costumes, sets, and lighting, Cong’s modern take on this classic folktale is not to be missed.

The perfect complement to the mystical Firebird, George Balanchine’s Serenade will open the program. Serenade, the first ballet Balanchine choreographed in the United States, marked a turning point in the history of American ballet. With one of the most iconic and breathtaking openings of any ballet, this ensemble work showcases the technique and musicality of classical ballet at its best.

Please note, Richmond Ballet does not offer separate pricing for children. Each guest age 2 and up must have a ticket. 

Firebird
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Igor Stravinsky

Serenade
Choreography by George Balanchine
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

With Richmond Symphony

Enter a world of myth and magic as Prince Ivan, the thirteen princesses, and the Firebird battle the evil sorcerer Koschei. Ma Cong’s one-act Firebird, set to Stravinsky’s triumphant score, will make its East Coast premiere on the Carpenter Theatre stage this February. Featuring powerful choreography and striking costumes, sets, and lighting, Cong’s modern take on this classic folktale is not to be missed.

The perfect complement to the mystical Firebird, George Balanchine’s Serenade will open the program. Serenade, the first ballet Balanchine choreographed in the United States, marked a turning point in the history of American ballet. With one of the most iconic and breathtaking openings of any ballet, this ensemble work showcases the technique and musicality of classical ballet at its best.

Please note, Richmond Ballet does not offer separate pricing for children. Each guest age 2 and up must have a ticket.

New Works Festival
Choreography by Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky

Four choreographers, all new to working with Richmond Ballet, have 25 hours each to create a sketch of a work to be presented at the New Works Festival. A fan-favorite Studio performance, the New Works Festival has introduced some of the Ballet’s most beloved choreographers, including both Ma Cong and Katarzyna Skarpetowska, to Richmond audiences. This year’s festival will feature the diverse talents of Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky, four remarkable choreographers of today.

New Works Festival
Choreography by Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky

Four choreographers, all new to working with Richmond Ballet, have 25 hours each to create a sketch of a work to be presented at the New Works Festival. A fan-favorite Studio performance, the New Works Festival has introduced some of the Ballet’s most beloved choreographers, including both Ma Cong and Katarzyna Skarpetowska, to Richmond audiences. This year’s festival will feature the diverse talents of Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky, four remarkable choreographers of today.

New Works Festival
Choreography by Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky

Four choreographers, all new to working with Richmond Ballet, have 25 hours each to create a sketch of a work to be presented at the New Works Festival. A fan-favorite Studio performance, the New Works Festival has introduced some of the Ballet’s most beloved choreographers, including both Ma Cong and Katarzyna Skarpetowska, to Richmond audiences. This year’s festival will feature the diverse talents of Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky, four remarkable choreographers of today.

New Works Festival
Choreography by Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky

Four choreographers, all new to working with Richmond Ballet, have 25 hours each to create a sketch of a work to be presented at the New Works Festival. A fan-favorite Studio performance, the New Works Festival has introduced some of the Ballet’s most beloved choreographers, including both Ma Cong and Katarzyna Skarpetowska, to Richmond audiences. This year’s festival will feature the diverse talents of Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky, four remarkable choreographers of today.

New Works Festival
Choreography by Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky

Four choreographers, all new to working with Richmond Ballet, have 25 hours each to create a sketch of a work to be presented at the New Works Festival. A fan-favorite Studio performance, the New Works Festival has introduced some of the Ballet’s most beloved choreographers, including both Ma Cong and Katarzyna Skarpetowska, to Richmond audiences. This year’s festival will feature the diverse talents of Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky, four remarkable choreographers of today.

New Works Festival
Choreography by Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky

Four choreographers, all new to working with Richmond Ballet, have 25 hours each to create a sketch of a work to be presented at the New Works Festival. A fan-favorite Studio performance, the New Works Festival has introduced some of the Ballet’s most beloved choreographers, including both Ma Cong and Katarzyna Skarpetowska, to Richmond audiences. This year’s festival will feature the diverse talents of Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky, four remarkable choreographers of today.

New Works Festival
Choreography by Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky

Four choreographers, all new to working with Richmond Ballet, have 25 hours each to create a sketch of a work to be presented at the New Works Festival. A fan-favorite Studio performance, the New Works Festival has introduced some of the Ballet’s most beloved choreographers, including both Ma Cong and Katarzyna Skarpetowska, to Richmond audiences. This year’s festival will feature the diverse talents of Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky, four remarkable choreographers of today.

New Works Festival
Choreography by Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky

Four choreographers, all new to working with Richmond Ballet, have 25 hours each to create a sketch of a work to be presented at the New Works Festival. A fan-favorite Studio performance, the New Works Festival has introduced some of the Ballet’s most beloved choreographers, including both Ma Cong and Katarzyna Skarpetowska, to Richmond audiences. This year’s festival will feature the diverse talents of Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky, four remarkable choreographers of today.

Ershter Vals
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Klezroym

A World Premiere by Nicolo Fonte

Ma Cong’s moving piece Ershter Vals had its beginnings in our 2009 New Works Festival, was fully commissioned in the fall of 2010, and has since been performed by Richmond Ballet in both London and Washington, D.C., receiving critical and audience acclaim along the way. Ershter Vals features music originating in the Jewish ghettos during World War II and uses engaging choreography to portray the light people find in relationships and communities, even in the darkest of times. Cong’s captivating ballet weaves folk dance influences with classical technique while carrying a penetrating message of redemption.

Nicolo Fonte, Resident Choreographer for Ballet West, brings a wealth of experience to the studio having created ballets across the country and across the globe. Known for his unique movement vocabulary and dramatic, technically challenging works, Fonte’s world premiere is sure to be an exciting way to close the season.

Ershter Vals
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Klezroym

A World Premiere by Nicolo Fonte

Ma Cong’s moving piece Ershter Vals had its beginnings in our 2009 New Works Festival, was fully commissioned in the fall of 2010, and has since been performed by Richmond Ballet in both London and Washington, D.C., receiving critical and audience acclaim along the way. Ershter Vals features music originating in the Jewish ghettos during World War II and uses engaging choreography to portray the light people find in relationships and communities, even in the darkest of times. Cong’s captivating ballet weaves folk dance influences with classical technique while carrying a penetrating message of redemption.

Nicolo Fonte, Resident Choreographer for Ballet West, brings a wealth of experience to the studio having created ballets across the country and across the globe. Known for his unique movement vocabulary and dramatic, technically challenging works, Fonte’s world premiere is sure to be an exciting way to close the season.

Ershter Vals
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Klezroym

A World Premiere by Nicolo Fonte

Ma Cong’s moving piece Ershter Vals had its beginnings in our 2009 New Works Festival, was fully commissioned in the fall of 2010, and has since been performed by Richmond Ballet in both London and Washington, D.C., receiving critical and audience acclaim along the way. Ershter Vals features music originating in the Jewish ghettos during World War II and uses engaging choreography to portray the light people find in relationships and communities, even in the darkest of times. Cong’s captivating ballet weaves folk dance influences with classical technique while carrying a penetrating message of redemption.

Nicolo Fonte, Resident Choreographer for Ballet West, brings a wealth of experience to the studio having created ballets across the country and across the globe. Known for his unique movement vocabulary and dramatic, technically challenging works, Fonte’s world premiere is sure to be an exciting way to close the season.

Ershter Vals
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Klezroym

A World Premiere by Nicolo Fonte

Ma Cong’s moving piece Ershter Vals had its beginnings in our 2009 New Works Festival, was fully commissioned in the fall of 2010, and has since been performed by Richmond Ballet in both London and Washington, D.C., receiving critical and audience acclaim along the way. Ershter Vals features music originating in the Jewish ghettos during World War II and uses engaging choreography to portray the light people find in relationships and communities, even in the darkest of times. Cong’s captivating ballet weaves folk dance influences with classical technique while carrying a penetrating message of redemption.

Nicolo Fonte, Resident Choreographer for Ballet West, brings a wealth of experience to the studio having created ballets across the country and across the globe. Known for his unique movement vocabulary and dramatic, technically challenging works, Fonte’s world premiere is sure to be an exciting way to close the season.

Ershter Vals
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Klezroym

A World Premiere by Nicolo Fonte

Ma Cong’s moving piece Ershter Vals had its beginnings in our 2009 New Works Festival, was fully commissioned in the fall of 2010, and has since been performed by Richmond Ballet in both London and Washington, D.C., receiving critical and audience acclaim along the way. Ershter Vals features music originating in the Jewish ghettos during World War II and uses engaging choreography to portray the light people find in relationships and communities, even in the darkest of times. Cong’s captivating ballet weaves folk dance influences with classical technique while carrying a penetrating message of redemption.

Nicolo Fonte, Resident Choreographer for Ballet West, brings a wealth of experience to the studio having created ballets across the country and across the globe. Known for his unique movement vocabulary and dramatic, technically challenging works, Fonte’s world premiere is sure to be an exciting way to close the season.

Ershter Vals
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Klezroym

A World Premiere by Nicolo Fonte

Ma Cong’s moving piece Ershter Vals had its beginnings in our 2009 New Works Festival, was fully commissioned in the fall of 2010, and has since been performed by Richmond Ballet in both London and Washington, D.C., receiving critical and audience acclaim along the way. Ershter Vals features music originating in the Jewish ghettos during World War II and uses engaging choreography to portray the light people find in relationships and communities, even in the darkest of times. Cong’s captivating ballet weaves folk dance influences with classical technique while carrying a penetrating message of redemption.

Nicolo Fonte, Resident Choreographer for Ballet West, brings a wealth of experience to the studio having created ballets across the country and across the globe. Known for his unique movement vocabulary and dramatic, technically challenging works, Fonte’s world premiere is sure to be an exciting way to close the season.

Ershter Vals
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Klezroym

A World Premiere by Nicolo Fonte

Ma Cong’s moving piece Ershter Vals had its beginnings in our 2009 New Works Festival, was fully commissioned in the fall of 2010, and has since been performed by Richmond Ballet in both London and Washington, D.C., receiving critical and audience acclaim along the way. Ershter Vals features music originating in the Jewish ghettos during World War II and uses engaging choreography to portray the light people find in relationships and communities, even in the darkest of times. Cong’s captivating ballet weaves folk dance influences with classical technique while carrying a penetrating message of redemption.

Nicolo Fonte, Resident Choreographer for Ballet West, brings a wealth of experience to the studio having created ballets across the country and across the globe. Known for his unique movement vocabulary and dramatic, technically challenging works, Fonte’s world premiere is sure to be an exciting way to close the season.

Ershter Vals
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Klezroym

A World Premiere by Nicolo Fonte

Ma Cong’s moving piece Ershter Vals had its beginnings in our 2009 New Works Festival, was fully commissioned in the fall of 2010, and has since been performed by Richmond Ballet in both London and Washington, D.C., receiving critical and audience acclaim along the way. Ershter Vals features music originating in the Jewish ghettos during World War II and uses engaging choreography to portray the light people find in relationships and communities, even in the darkest of times. Cong’s captivating ballet weaves folk dance influences with classical technique while carrying a penetrating message of redemption.

Nicolo Fonte, Resident Choreographer for Ballet West, brings a wealth of experience to the studio having created ballets across the country and across the globe. Known for his unique movement vocabulary and dramatic, technically challenging works, Fonte’s world premiere is sure to be an exciting way to close the season.