24th Season—Telling Our Stories Whether you're a long-time subscriber or a first-time buyer, this season is guaranteed to have leave you surprised by the movement, by the music and by the joy of dance. Ballet Memphis. Always Surprising.
Ballet Memphis announces 2010/11 season
Exciting program
includes performances at five unique area venues
Nationally
acclaimed Ballet Memphis, under the direction of Dorothy Gunther Pugh, is
pleased to announce its 24th season, opening in September 2010. Known for its innovative and original
repertory as well as its own interpretations of the classics, Ballet Memphis
offers seven unique events this coming season. You may click on any of the shows to learn more about them or purchase tickets. A full brochure and order form is at the bottom of this page too for your convenience.
In its second year, FUSE will get out of the studio and take it the streets.Launching with a “jam session” type of
program, featuring artists of all disciplines, the resulting collaborative
works may be performed throughout the season at a variety of venues.It’s the mission of FUSE to meld the visions and works of
artists of all disciplines with dance, showing how all are complementary and
connected. On this night, we'll celebrate that collaboration, and kick off our season with a preview party for all of our friends.
Now in its sixth year, Connections: Food is known for its unique pairings of food and
dance.Four courses from four
renowned regional chefs are matched with four original dance works by former
company member Garrett Ammon, and current members Travis Bradley, Julie
Niekrasz and Steven McMahon. This year, Connections:
Food celebrates what’s local and homegrown.
Ballet Memphis is thrilled to present a restaged
version of renowned choreographer Mark Godden’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, originally commissioned for its 21st
season.The ballet brings to life
William Shakespeare’s classic comedy about romantic adventures and
misadventures, quarrels and reunions and a magical night where love is, truly,
blind.The show opens with a
reprise of “Fingers” by Julia Adam, commissioned for last season’s Connections: Body & Soul.
Make it a memorable holiday season with Ballet
Memphis’ own retelling of Nutcracker,
one of Memphis’ beloved traditions.Splendid costumes, incredible scenery
and a magical holiday tale will transport all to the Kingdom of Sweets.
In the fourth installment of the collaborative AbunDANCE series, Ballet Memphis will
focus on four works, choreographed by Julia Adam, Jane Comfort, Damien
Patterson, and Emily Coates and Lacina Coulibaly.
Ballet Memphis company member and choreographic
associate Steven McMahon will bring his own spin on Shakespeare’s tale of
star-crossed lovers to the Playhouse stage.
Connections:
Earth and Sky May 14, 2010, Memphis Zoo
Setting the stage for our 25th
anniversary, Ballet Memphis will end this season under the stars, outdoors at
the Memphis Zoo.
