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In the Presence of Genius

Balanchine's protege, John Clifford, returns to share an intimate insight into the genius of George Balanchine, one of the greatest influences on 20th century art. With Sacramento Ballet dancers, John will illuminate the brilliant musicality, structure, and invention of Balanchine in preparation for our upcoming Genius Series (April 2012)

February 17, 2012
When: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Sacramento Ballet Studios – 1631K Street, Sacramento CA
Tickets: $15
Call: (916) 552-5800 x2

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Join us Friday, February 17th at Kasbah Lounge (2115 J Street) at 7:30 and spend the evening getting to know your favorite Sacramento Ballet dancers! And don't worry that its a Friday night, because Kasbah Lounge will be extending happy hour drink pricing to all the ballet's guests! This event will directly follow our Inside the Director's Studio: In the Presence of Genius, which showcases John Clifford's expertise on George Balanchine's choreography for our upcoming 'Genius Series' . For more information on Inside the Directors Studio, click here.

Creating Wunderland

Former New York City Ballet Dancer and up-and-coming national and international choreographer, Edwaard Liang, makes his debut with the Sacramento Ballet recreating his critically acclaimed Wunderland .

March 2, 2012
When: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Sacramento Ballet Studios – 1631K Street, Sacramento CA
Tickets: $15
Call: (916) 552-5800 x2

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Athletes by Design

Winner of the 2010 Capital Choreography Competition, New York choreographer, Darrel Grand Moultrie, unleashes the visceral energy and dynamic power of the superb athletes of The Sacramento Ballet

March 9, 2012
When: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Sacramento Ballet Studios – 1631K Street, Sacramento CA
Tickets: $15
Call: (916) 552-5800 x2

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Break up your work week by joining the dancers of the Sacramento Ballet on March 14th for their monthly Happy Hour with the Dancers!! Spend your Wednesday night getting to know your favorite dancers at The Porch, located at 1815 K St, at 7pm and enjoy "social hour" drink and appetizers specials!

March 14th
7pm
The Porch
1815 K Street
Social Hour drink and appetizer specials
No ticket required - Cash Bar

Septime Webre's Fluctuating Hemlines

Septime Webre’s sassy and irreverent Fluctuating Hemlines, with live music from Tigger Benford’s Percussion Ensemble, anchors an evening of off-the-chart dance that rocks. The progam also includes the critically acclaimed Wunderland by Edwaard Liang, one of the nation’s most in-demand choreographers, and Darrell Grand Moultrie winner of the 2010 Capital Choreography Competition.

Three Stages at Folsom Lake College

March 29, 2012 7:30pm Click here to buy tickets
March 30, 2012 7:30pm Click here to buy tickets
March 31, 2012 2:00pm Click here to buy tickets
March 31, 2012 7:30pm Click here to buy tickets

Tickets: $45

Call: 916-608-6888 (Three Stages Box Office Only)
http://www.threestages.net
http://www.sacballet.org/tickets

GENIUS!
George Balanchine is heralded as the greatest choreographer of the 20th century. His genius revolutionized classical dance and changed forever how we view this ephemeral art form. His influence on dance is often compared to that of Stravinsky in music, and Picasso in art. Now for the first time ever, by special permission from the Balanchine Trust, experience a cornucopia of brilliant excerpts from the legendary master in the intimate setting of the Sacramento Ballet studios. Here’s what you’ll see:

Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux
An 8 minute duet of lyric romanticism and technical bravura to a Tchaikovsky score discovered by Balanchine after having been lost for 50 years.

Tarantella
A playful tribute to Italy with explosive virtuosity to the infectious music of Creole composer, Louis Moreau Gottschalk.

Concerto Barocco
Sublime choreographic architecture to the 2nd movement of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Double Violin Concerto. Balanchine’s sophisticated musicality is perfectly reflected in his famous quote, “Hear the Dance, See the Music!”

The Four Temperaments
The Three Themes from one of Mr. B’s earliest “Black & White” ballets clearly defines his neoclassic approach to dance. The music, by German composer Paul Hindemith, was originally commissioned by Balanchine to play at home for friends and later adapted for the stage with ground breaking inventiveness.

La Sonnambula
A mesmerizing duet between the mysterious “Sleepwalker” and the “Poet” with music drawn from the Opera’s of Vincenzo Bellini and Vittorio Rieti. This rarely seen masterpiece is a breathtakingly beautiful and intense spiritual experience.

Stars and Stripes
Balanchine’s patriotic salute to his beloved adopted country. Set to the music of the “March King” John Philip Sousa, excerpts include a regiment of high stepping women, a military battalion of men, and a tongue-in-cheek duet for “Liberty Bell” and “El Capitan.”

Dates:
April 13 - 7pm
April 14 - 7pm
April 20 - 7pm
April 21 - 7pm
April 22 - 2pm
April 27 - 7pm
April 28 - 7pm
April 29 - 2pm

Sacramento Ballet Studios – 1631K Street, Sacramento CA.

Admission to these performances are by donation only, limited seating. Pre-purchasing seats highly recommended.

Generous donations ensure the vitality of the Sacramento Ballet’s diverse repertory.
Suggested donation: $100 to $20
To make a donation and reserve your seat, purchase online here:

Suggested Donation Amounts - choose one

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Fri April 13, 7pm Sat April 14, 7pm Fri April 20, 7pm Sat April 21, 7pm Sun April 22, 2pm Fri April 27, 7pm Sat April 28, 7pm Sun April 29, 2pm

For any other donation amount, please call: (916) 552-5800 x2

Enjoy beer, wine, or soda as you watch edgy new works created by the dancers of the Sacramento Ballet themselves. See the dancers in an up-close-and-personal in a setting both informal and intimate. Many followers of the Company say that THESE programs are the ones that made them dance lovers forever.

May 11 • 7:00pm
May 12 • 7:00pm
May 16 • 7:00pm Are you 25 or under? Click here
May 18 • 7:00pm
May 19 • 7:00pm
May 24 • 7:00pm
May 25 • 7:00pm
May 26 • 7:00pm
May 27 • 2:00pm


Where: Sacramento Ballet Studios – 1631K Street, Sacramento CA.
Tickets: $35

Date

Fri May 11, 7:00pm Sat May 12, 7:00pm Wed May 16, 7:00pm Fri May 18, 7:00pm Sat May 19, 7:00pm Thu May 24, 7:00pm Fri May 25, 7:00pm Sat May 26, 7:00pm Sun May 27, 2:00pm

(Online orders will not be mailed. Your tickets will be at our studios for early pick-up, or at Will Call the night of)

Check out some of the beautiful photos!




"The Making Of", behind the scenes photos by Alex Biber



The Sacramento Ballet and the Firefighters Burn Institute have partnered to create a 2012 calendar featuring photographs that combine ballet dancers and firefighters. To select the finalists, contestants' photos were posted on the organizations' two websites where everyone could vote for their favorites! Each vote cost $2, raising a subtantial amount. Proceeds from the contests directly benefited the two organizations.

You won't want to miss this opportunity to show your support for these dedicated (and photogenic) professionals who help make the Sacramento area both beautiful and safe!

Thank you for your continued support of the Sacramento Ballet and the Firefighters Burn Institute.

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Thank you to the sponsors of the calendar project:

Major Sponsors
Commerce Printing
Fox 40
Old Soul Co.
Keith Sutter
Raley's Family of Fine Stores

Page Sponsors
The Allen Group
Arata Brothers Trust
Comstock Mortgage
DeVere's Irish Pub
Diepenbrock/Elkin LLP
Gold River Dental
Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522
Trimark Associates, Inc.
UC Davis Health System
Walker Chiropractic

Back by popular demand, Found Space Theatre Productions' At The Ballet series continues! Support the Sacramento Ballet and experience what Sacramento Press called a "fabulous and flawless show"! Join us this year as we explore jazz, rock, pop and much more.
Enjoy theatre, snacks and a drawing with t-shirts, posters and more:

June 1- 7:30pm
June 2- 7:30pm
June 3- 2:00pm
June 8th- 7:30pm
June 9th- 7:30pm
June 10th- 2:00pm
June 15th- 7:30pm
June 16th- 7:30pm
June 17th- 2:00pm


$20 general admission
$15 student/senior

Proceeds go to The Sacramento Ballet

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Fri Jun 1, 7:30pm Sat Jun 2, 7:30pm Sun Jun 3, 2:00pm Fri Jun 8, 7:30pm Sat Jun 9, 7:30pm Sun Jun 10, 2:00pm Fri Jun 15, 7:30pm Sat Jun 16, 7:30pm Sun Jun 17, 2:00pm

or call: 916-552-5800 x2 (M-F 10am - 1pm, 1:30pm - 3pm)