Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Presents
Summer 2022 Aspen Performances
Hot on the heels of our triumphant return to the stage in March, ASFB Presents was poised to continue this momentum with a spectacular summer lineup of thrilling dance performances. Now, after waiting two years to return to the Aspen District Theater, we were disappointed to learn that the public-school district will close the entire Aspen campus, including the theater, for renovations this summer. Having already curated a full summer of dance performances, this news was especially unfortunate. But challenges bring opportunity, and we quickly pivoted, revising our plans and bringing you innovative alternatives. With several free to the public outdoor dance events planned, ASFB will ensure that everyone can enjoy the power of dance!
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklórico
This award-winning community enrichment program will be out and about this summer warming your hearts with spirited free performances throughout the town.
City of Aspen Fourth of July Parade
Monday, July 4
FREE EVENT
Presented in collaboration with the City of Aspen
¡De Colores! A Mariachi Celebration - Benedict Music Tent
Wednesday, July 27
FREE EVENT
Presented in collaboration with the Aspen Music Festival and School
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklorico students perform alongside Denver-based Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra and students of ¡De Colores! Mariachi Workshop.
BLOOM!
August 1-4 Wagner Park
Showtimes:
August 1: 2:00 * 3:15 * 4:30
August 2: 11:00 * 12:15 * 1:30
August 3: 2:00 * 3:15 * 4:30
August 4: 11:00 * 12:15 * 1:30
Presented in partnership with Aspen Chamber Resort Association
FREE EVENT
Perched high atop bending poles, the enigmatic performers of Sway Productions will take your breath away as they perform their whimsical dance piece, Bloom!, creating magic in the sky. This unique week-long, site-specific dance event is perfect for kids of all ages. Held in Wagner Park, the performances are offered free to the public, as our way of saying thank you to our community for seeing us through these challenging times.
Program notes for BLOOM!
VIVA MOMIX
September 6 - Aspen District Theater
This performance made possible through the generosity of Elisha & Jeff Zander and Soledad & Bob Hurst
Get ready for the world-acclaimed dance-illusionists of MOMIX in their first Aspen appearance in almost a decade! Now in its 41st season, and celebrated around the world for performances of astounding inventiveness, MOMIX creates surreal and fantastic worlds with light, shadow, props and the human body. These days, we are all craving levity and lightheartedness. These qualities are on full display in the surreal and fantastical worlds created by visionary choreographer, Moses Pendleton. His work focuses not only on the beauty of the human form, but also the beauty of nature, music, scenography, and life itself. Allowing audiences to dip their toes into a “stream of unconsciousness” (as Pendleton suggests), “Our goal is for you to sit back, enjoy the magic, and take in the optical confusion.” There is something for everyone in MOMIX, discover what’s in it for you!
Pendleton brings beauty, mystery, emotion and uproarious fun to the table. The Philadelphia Inquirer
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s pledge to provide dance offerings that are equitable and accessible is more important than ever. Despite rising costs, we have maintained pre-pandemic ticket prices starting at just $36 on the main floor.