Choreographer

Experience the unparalleled spectacle of "Dracula" like you've never seen before, brought to life by the City Ballet of San Diego. This season, the ballet company dares to reimagine Bram Stoker's horror classic through the visionary lens of Resident Choreographer Geoffrey Gonzalez. Prepare to be captivated by a tale that weaves around Countess Dracula and the transformation of other women into vampires, all set to the hauntingly beautiful compositions of Franz Liszt.

This world premiere is a highlight of the City Ballet of San Diego's 2024-25 Season, showcasing a diverse collection of ballets by three different choreographers, each conveying a unique spirit and emotion in their signature style. "Dracula" promises to be a mesmerizing blend of storytelling and ballet that will leave audiences spellbound.

Performances are scheduled at two prestigious venues, starting with the Balboa Theatre in Downtown San Diego on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 8:00pm, followed by a matinee on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2:00pm. The ballet will then move to the Concert Hall at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, with a performance on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 8:00pm.

Enhance your experience with a free lecture by City Ballet Artistic Director Steven Wistrich, starting 45 minutes prior to each performance, offering insights into the production and its creation.

Tickets are available as part of a season ticket package, with individual tickets going on sale on September 5, 2024. Prices range from $39 to $99, with facility and Ticketmaster/Box Office ticketing fees applicable to all single ticket sales.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a groundbreaking interpretation of "Dracula," a ballet that promises to be as enchanting as it is thrilling. Reserve your seats early to be part of this unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness and beauty.

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Dracula

California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Balboa Theatre

### Ballet Hispánico at McCarter Theatre Center

**Date and Time:**  
Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 7:30 PM

**Venue:**  
Matthews Theatre, McCarter Theatre Center

**Event Overview:**  
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Ballet Hispánico, one of America's Cultural Treasures as recognized by the Ford Foundation. This renowned dance company celebrates the joy and diversity of Latinx culture through a mesmerizing fusion of classical ballet, modern dance, and Latin rhythms. Set to the intoxicating beats of conga, rumba, mambo, and more, Ballet Hispánico promises a stirring showcase that is both a cutting-edge crowd pleaser and a tribute to Latinx heritage.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Sombrerísimo** by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
- **Buscando a Juan** by Eduardo Vilaro
- **Club Havana** by Pedro Ruiz

**Tickets:**  
Secure your seats now for the best prices and the best views. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the largest Latinx/e/Hispanic organization in the United States as they bring their vibrant and dynamic performances to the Matthews Theatre stage.

**Additional Information:**  
For more details on tickets, subscriptions, group tickets, and student tickets, please visit our website. 

Celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of Latinx dance with Ballet Hispánico at McCarter Theatre Center!

Ballet Hispánico

McCarter Theatre Center

Dance Me - Music by Leonard Cohen is an exclusive creation inspired by the rich and profound work of Montréal-based poet, artist and songwriter, Leonard Cohen.

Approved by Cohen during his lifetime, this riveting homage to the famed artist evokes the grand cycles of existence, as described in Cohen’s deeply reflective music and poems.

Dance Me

Barclay Theatre

Salle Odyssée

The Walls Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Grand Théâtre de Québec

San Diego Civic Theatre

In honor of Eduardo Vilaro" class="css-u850">Eduardo Vilaro’s 15th season as Artistic Director of Ballet Hispánico, the programming will feature the World Premiere of Buscando a Juan, Eduardo Vilaro’s new work inspired by the Met exhibition of Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter, that explores sancocho, a mixed soup of cultures and diasporas; the restaging of Mad’moiselle, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s exploration of iconic male/female images and gender identity in Latin American cultures and her first major work under Vilaro’s tenure; and 18+1, Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s celebration of the vulnerability, care, and hope that comes with each artistic endeavor.

New York City Center

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.

Dos mujeres

War Memorial 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

Seattle Center

The Junior Company of the National Ballet has not only produced a lot of new dance talent, the youth ensemble also guarantees the development of its own and versatile repertoire. In the new tour program Made in NL, the group presents no fewer than three premiere works by female choreographers based in the Netherlands, combined with highlights from the oeuvre of 'Dutch Masters' Hans van Manen and Rudi van Dantzig.

Made in the Netherlands

Chassé Theater & Cinema Breda

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam

Leiden Theater

Meervaart

Orpheus

Park Theater Eindhoven

Stadsschouwburg

Stadsschouwburg Utrecht

Toon Hermans Theater

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

Belgian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa explores the yearning for connection in today’s fast-paced world. Ranging in mood from exhilarating to pensive, Shibuya Blues powerfully examines modern life – and modern dance.

International Woman

Wyly Theatre

Bass Performance Hall

**Vendetta: Storie di Mafia - A Contemporary Ballet Spectacle**

**Date & Time:** April 10th to 13th, 2025. Performances at 2 P.M. and 8 P.M.  
**Location:** Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts  

Dive into the heart of a tempestuous saga with "Vendetta: Storie di Mafia," a contemporary ballet choreographed by the acclaimed Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. This riveting performance takes you on a journey through the gritty streets of Chicago to Las Vegas, exploring the intense rivalries between mafia families in the 1950s. Inspired by iconic tales like West Side Story and The Godfather, Ochoa crafts a narrative that is both a homage and a unique story of power, revenge, and destiny.

The ballet is a masterful blend of various musical genres, with a score that includes the works of Astor Piazzolla, Georg Philipp Telemann, Henry Mancini, and many others, creating a vibrant tapestry that supports the narrative's emotional depth and complexity. The choreography melds the smoky allure of cabaret with the raw energy of street brawls, sculpting emotions into each movement and step.

**Special Features of the Show:**
- **Duration:** 2 hours and 20 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.
- **Creative Team:** Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Set Design by Olivier Landreville, Costume Design by Danielle Truss, Lighting by Marc Parent, and a diverse musical score featuring compositions from classical to contemporary artists.

**Why Attend?**
"Vendetta: Storie di Mafia" is not just a ballet; it's a theatrical revelation that promises a smorgasbord of the spectacular and the solemn. It's a cinematic journey through the shadowy intrigue of film noir, the wild heart of vaudeville, and the undeniable charm of Broadway, all wrapped into a symphony of movement. This performance is a must-see for anyone who appreciates the power of storytelling through dance and music.

**Booking Information:**
Save up to 40% with package bookings. For more information and to secure your tickets, visit the official Les Grands Ballets Canadiens website or contact the box office at Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a unique blend of narrative ballet and contemporary storytelling that will leave you captivated from start to finish.

Vendetta: Storie di Mafia

Place des Arts

The world premiere work from an in-demand choreographer, based on and using music from Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite with a decidedly Latin twist.

Carmen

Ziff Ballet Opera House

The captivating Catch, by British choreographer Liam Scarlett with music by Philip Glass, mesmerizes audiences with its pure movement that showcases the athleticism of Atlanta Ballet's dancers.
Tuplet, from Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman, with music and sound by Mikael Karlsson, uses dancers' bodies as percussion instruments, creating driving tempos with impeccably timed dance movements.

The season finale will feature the return of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, the Belgian-Colombian choreographer fresh off the record-breaking success of Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon, with a riveting new creation.


Annabelle Lopez Ochoa

Choreographer

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 8, 205 - Mar 12, 2025

Made in the Netherlands · Nationale Opera & Ballet

13 - 16 Feb, 2025

Frida · Ballet Arizona

Feb 21 - Mar 2, 2025

International Woman · AT&T Performing Arts Center

10 - 13 Apr, 2025

Vendetta: Storie di Mafia · Les Grands Ballets Canadiens

25 - 27 Apr, 2025

Carmen · Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Past events

9 - 16 Nov, 2024

Dracula · City Ballet of San Diego

Sep 28, 2024

Ballet Hispánico · McCarter Theatre Center

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