New Haven Ballet Spring Mixed Repertory

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Adventures in Wonderland

Adventures in Wonderland features music by various composers and choreography by Lisa Kim Sanborn. We invite you to immerse yourself in this fully restaged, beloved children’s tale, showcasing all your favorite characters, including Alice, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts. Students from New Haven Ballet School perform this fantastic children’s ballet, which boasts professional, larger-than-life sets and stunning costumes. It reminds us that returning home is often the best part of experiencing exciting adventures. The performance premiered at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on May 17, 2017.
 

La Bayadère, Kingdom of Shades

La Bayadère, Kingdom of Shades, is a classical ballet that premiered in 1877 and remains a staple of the global classical ballet repertoire. Ludwig Minkus composed the music for the ballet, and the New Haven Ballet Company, a student company, will perform choreography inspired by Marius Petipa's original work. This ballet features guest artist William Gutierrez as “Solor.” 

Caprice Nos. 4 and 5

Caprice Nos. 4 and 5 features music composed by Polina Nazaykinskaya and is brilliantly performed by Nathaniel Strothkamp. This neo-classical ballet, choreographed by Artistic Director Lisa Kim Sanborn and presented by the New Haven Ballet Company, premiered at the Whitney Arts Center in New Haven in the spring of 2021.

Shared Ability

Shared Ability, led by Kerry Kincy, will present a dance created by young artists with disabilities.

Show Running Time

1:00 Performance: approximately 2 hours with one intermission.
5:00 Performance: approximately 1 one and 45 minutes with one intermission.

About New Haven Ballet

New Haven Ballet is the premier institution for classical ballet training in Greater New Haven. For nearly forty years, it has offered exceptional professional dance education, outreach programs, and performances across southern Connecticut to students either preparing for professional careers or dancing solely for the joy of movement. The New Haven Ballet Company is a student ensemble made up of intermediate and advanced level students.