Colorado Ballet 2011/2012 Season Schedule

HOLIDAY 2011 ISSUE
November 26 - December 24
Copy Deadline: October 28

The Nutcracker
November 26 - December 24
Denver’s favorite holiday classic should not be missed. From the glittering snowflakes to the shimmering sugarplums to Mother Ginger and her candy-studded bonnet, The Nutcracker features unforgettable characters and dazzling costumes and scenery. Classic choreography is paired with Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary arrangement, which is performed by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. The result is magical for this traditional family favorite.

SPRING 2012 ISSUE
February 24 - April 1
Copy Deadline: January 27

Peter Pan
February 24 - March 4
Take flight with Colorado Ballet as the Company heads out for a journey to Neverland. From the artistic duo behind Dracula, choreographer Michael Pink and composer Philip Feeney, Peter Pan takes over the stage at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for an incredible 10-day run. Pink’s version of Peter Pan made its world premiere with the Milwaukee Ballet in 2010 and is now making its Denver debut with Colorado Ballet, complete with brand-new costumes and scenery, high-flying characters and imaginative choreography.

Tribute
March 29 - April 1
Tribute, a collection of three innovative and contemporary world premieres by three female choreographers, will hit the stage at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Emery LeCrone and Jodie Gates are among the three choreographers whose work will be included in the mixed-bill production and will both make their choreographic debuts with the Company. LeCrone encourages dancers to understand both the structure and context of her pieces. Gates has been creating works for companies throughout the world for over a decade and uses her role as a choreographer to help women move beyond traditional roles. Rounding out the production will be a world premiere by choreographer Amy Seiwert, a former recipient of Dance Magazine’s prestigious “Top 25 to Watch.”