ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET 2010 - 2011 WINTER SEASON
Aspen Winter Season Tickets on sale September 13th
JIGU! THUNDER DRUMS OF CHINA
October 29, 7:30pm
Aspen District Theatre
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Hailing from the Shanxi province of China, Jigu! Thunder Drums of China envelops you with their intense sound and vibrant performance. Inspired by the folk traditions of China, and blended with modern elements, the colorful roar of JIGU! Thunder Drums of China is a unique experience sure to delight the whole family!
“Deeply rooted in Chinese folk traditions and updated with high-tech lighting and special effects, Jigu's spectacular movement and drumming is designed to enhance the eyes, entrance the ears and engage the spirit.”
–Chico Performances
http://www.sroartists.com/artists/jigu/index.php
ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET'S - THE NUTCRACKER
December 18, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
December 19, 1:00pm & 5:00pm
Aspen District Theatre
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Nourish your holiday spirit with visions of sugarplum fairies, handsome princes, courageous soldiers, and childlike wonder. Children of all ages will marvel at the magic of this sumptuous production with its magnificent sets, high energy dancing and cast of 60 dancers, actors and circus artists. Year after year, The Nutcracker brings families together for the holidays!
“Aspen Santa Fe Ballet has brought joy and creative abandon to a holiday classic.”
–Santa Fe New Mexican
AILEY II
January 30, 7:30pm
Aspen District Theatre
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Experience dance at its purest and most joyous this February with Ailey II. Featuring some of the most innovative young dancers and choreographers in the world and led by the legendary Sylvia Waters, Ailey II has nurtured young artists for nearly forty years. Making their third appearance in Aspen, Ailey II is here for a special ONE-NIGHT-ONLY performance.
“Second to none.”
–Dance Magazine
http://pressroom.alvinailey.org/pr/ailey/default.aspx
ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET
February 11 - 12, 7:30pm
ENCORE! March 19, 7:30
Aspen District Theatre
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In celebration of their 15th anniversary season, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will debut two new ballets from choreographers Jiri Kylian and Nicolo Fonte in a vibrant performance. Kylian’s Stamping Ground, and a newly commissioned ballet by Fonte will make their Aspen premiere with Cayetano Soto's spectacular Uneven completing the program. This evening will showcase the remarkable talents of ASFB's dancers, and exemplify ASFB’s 15 year commitment to commissioning and performing groundbreaking work by both world renowned and up-and-coming choreographers.
“Took hold of your heart and never let go…it still gives me chills.”
–Sarah Kaufman, The Washington Post