Composer

CARMEN // WORLD PREMIERE
Cuban-born choreographer Arielle Smith guides us into the story of Carmen, a strong and feisty woman who craves love and independence without the traps of obsession or jealousy. Smith, an Olivier Award winner, is carving out her space as a forward-thinking creator known for pushing the boundaries of dance, theater, and film. Together with a score from Grammy Award–winning Arturo O’Farrill bringing the story to life.

BROKEN WINGS // NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Enter the colorful and creative world of Frida Kahlo with Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s critically acclaimed Broken Wings. This mini masterpiece explores the life and art of the celebrated Mexican painter. An experience unto itself, it’s a unique opportunity to enter into the realms of the paintings themselves through the lens
of Kahlo’s wildly creative spirit.

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Dos mujeres

War Memorial Opera House

Atlanta Ballet to premiere in the U.S. award-winning choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s original ballet that explores the complex life of one of the 20th century’s most intriguing fashion icons.

Acclaimed Belgian-Colombian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s original full-length narrative ballet Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon will delve into the complex life of one of the 20th century’s most intriguing iconoclasts. The woman who launched a global fashion empire, Coco Chanel redefined the world of fashion and more than a century later her legacy continues. That legacy is defined in part by Chanel's brilliant designs, shrewd business acumen, and glamorous lifestyle; it is also defined by immorality and opportunism in her rise to the top.

Coco Chanel

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Salem is on the brink. Its people fear the shadows in the forest, but the real monsters are much closer to home. Returning to Spoleto after its lauded 2015 rendition of A Streetcar Named Desire, Scottish Ballet unleashes the emotional force of Arthur Miller’s masterpiece in this “blazing interpretation” (The Observer), choreographed by Helen Pickett and accompanied by members of the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra.

Scottish Ballet: The Crucible

Gaillard Center

Ballet Arizona is thrilled to present the U.S. premiere of Frida – a powerful retelling of Frida Kahlo’s life story. The poignant, painful, and magical world of the celebrated Mexican painter comes to life through Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s stunning choreography. Audiences will see Kahlo’s motifs, paintings, and dreams reimagined through dance and woven with her story. Don’t miss this extraordinary ballet honoring one of the most impactful artists of the twentieth century.

Frida

Phoenix Convention Center

Back by popular demand, these two standout hits captivated audiences in our 2024 Season. Both narratives are testaments to the enduring power of love, reminding us that forgiveness transcends the boundaries of time and circumstance. Making its comeback after a popular run of shows, Sir Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand is a story of fervent love, heartbreak, sacrifice, and forgiveness. Revel in the colorful and creative world of Frida Kahlo with Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s critically acclaimed Broken Wings. This mini masterpiece explores the life and art of the celebrated Mexican painter. Enter the realms of the paintings themselves through the lens of Kahlo’s wildly creative spirit.

Peter Salem

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

13 - 16 Feb, 2025

Frida · Ballet Arizona

8 - 18 Apr, 2025

Broken Love · San Francisco Ballet

Past events

4 - 14 Apr, 2024

Dos mujeres · San Francisco Ballet

9 - 17 Feb, 2024

Coco Chanel · Atlanta Ballet

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