Artistic Director

Choreographer

Step into the world of contemporary ballet with three spectacular choreographers.
Jessica Lang will debut a brand-new work, her first contribution as PNB’s new Resident Choreographer. Add the color and vibrancy of both Edwaard Liang’s The Veil Between Worlds and Justin Peck’s The Times Are Racing and you’ve got a recipe for an invigorating trio of ballets.

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The Times Are Racing

Seattle Center

The Company premiere of The Art of War leads Program Two. Created in 2015 by BalletMet’s Artistic Director Edwaard Liang, to be driving, pulsing, and powerful, he describes it as, “…about controlling chaos.” Choreographed during the opening stages of the Second World War, Ashton’s Dante Sonata continues the theme of conflict in Program Two. A synthesis of wartime symbolism and his reflections upon experiencing Franz Liszt’s score, the work enraptured Sarasota audiences during it’s Company Premiere. The triple bill closes with Paul Taylor’s Company B, framing the turbulent era of World War II through the songs of the Andrews Sisters. Combining moments of joy and hilarity with the heavy reality of war, Taylor creates a remarkable piece that perfectly exemplifies the duality of America in the 1940s.

Conflicted Beauty

Sarasota Opera House

In the final production of our 50th Anniversary Season, we turn our eyes to the future. This mixed bill features choreographers on the cutting edge, who help us imagine what ballet may become over the next century. What voices will be featured? Whose stories will be told? Discover the beginnings of answers in world premiere works from Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Kiyon Ross, as well as the on-stage premiere of Edwaard Liang’s innovative take on human connection, The Veil Between Worlds.

Worlds to Come

Experience Eugene Ballet’s power in Suzanne Haag’s Heaven and Earth, a world premiere ballet with music composed by Eugene percussionist Pius Cheung. Heaven and Earth explores the dynamic forces of sight and sound with live music by Orchestra Next featuring Pius Cheung and Eriko Daimo. The program includes the Oregon premiere of Age of Innocence, the rich and alluring work by special guest choreographer and BalletMet Artistic Director Edwaard Liang.

Heaven & Earth

Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Before the clock strikes midnight, join LAB at the ball for this fairytale favorite.

 

Set to a joyful and melodic score by Sergei Prokofiev with captivating choreography by acclaimed choreographer Edwaard Liang, this version of Cinderella reimagines parts of the story to add emotional depth, new twists, a bit of fantasy, and a touch of humor, blending classical sensibilities with a modern attitude. Fall in love with the Prince, let the Fairy Godmother enchant you with a sprinkle of fairy dust, and cheer as the evil Stepmother and Stepsister's plans are foiled. A delightful experience for fans of all ages.

Edwaard Liang

Artistic Director, Choreographer

Events

Upcoming events

12 - 15 Jun, 2025

Cinderella · Los Angeles Ballet

Past events

26 - 29 Sep, 2024

The Times Are Racing · Pacific Northwest Ballet

17 - 18 Nov, 2023

Conflicted Beauty · The Sarasota Ballet

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