“Daring, enigmatic, beautiful” – FJORD REVIEW
BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, unites artistic innovation with technical excellence to forge new works of athleticism, emotion, and grace. Founded in 2005 and led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, the company has commissioned nearly 80 choreographers from around the world to produce 140 world premieres that are “fresh, inclusive, and connect to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen). BalletX returns to Laguna Dance Festival with exciting premieres including:
• Honey, choreography by Jamar Roberts, music by Don Shirley
• Mapping Out a Sky, choreography by Matthew Neenan, music inspired by Stephen Sondheim
• World Premiere, choreography by Jodie Gates. A collaboration with the Laguna Beach Music Festival, music by Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Running time: 1 hour 15 minutes including post-show Q&A
BOX OFFICE:
Box Office Hours are Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm (between performances) and Monday-Sunday from 12pm-Curtain (during performances)
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Major Season Support for BalletX is provided in part by William Penn Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, Shubert Foundation, the Joan DeJean Innovation Fund, and The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.
BalletX is a registered 501c3 not-for-profit corporation. The official registry and financial information for BalletX may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.