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Experience the enchantment of the holiday season with the Atlanta Ballet's breathtaking production of "The Nutcracker," returning to the Cobb Energy Centre from December 8-26, 2023. This year's performance, supported by The Carlos Family and PNC, promises an unforgettable journey into a winter wonderland that defies expectations and reimagines the classic tale with innovative creativity.

Under the artistic direction of Gennadi Nedvigin, the Atlanta Ballet brings to life the magical world of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince. As they venture through a dream-like world of delights, audiences will be captivated by falling snowflakes, twirling flowers, and spinning stars, all guided by the traditional stage magic and cutting-edge technology that sets this production apart.

Choreographed by Yuri Possokhov and set to the timeless music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky performed live by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra, this production boasts scenic design by Tom Pye, costume design by Sandra Woodall, lighting design by David Finn, and video design by Finn Ross. Props and set decoration by Faye Armon-Troncoso add the finishing touches to this visually stunning spectacle.

Don't miss the opportunity to witness this larger-than-life production that, as noted by The Washington Post, finds fresh ways to illuminate the age-old themes of love, play, and endless possibility. Secure your tickets now for a holiday experience that promises to be both remarkable and magical.

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The Nutcracker

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

One of the premier dance companies in the world today, The Joffrey Ballet boasts a reputation for boundary-breaking performances for more than 65 years. The company’s blockbuster, Anna Karenina, won the 2019 “Oscars of Dance” Benois de la Danse International Prize for Best Choreography. Love is all-consuming for the beautiful but married Anna, who, in the pursuit of passion, finds herself caught in a life-changing affair with the dashing Count Vronsky. Set in late 19th-century Imperial Russia, this adaptation unravels the profound power, desire and possession that shapes Leo Tolstoy’s epic novel. A breathtaking cinematic production with stunning costume design and captivating choreography, this famed psychological drama—set to an original composition—makes its debut at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

'Anna Karenina' at The Music Center

Los Angeles Music Center

Firebird is both visually and musically dazzling. Audiences of all ages will no doubt enjoy this sensational ballet fairytale. Serenade is a milestone in the history of dance, reflecting the ebb and flow of the ballet choreographic process with a sweeping score filled with romanticism and hints at classical ballet scores such as Giselle and Swan Lake.

Firebird & Serenade

University of California, Los Angeles

Pasadena Civic Auditorium

Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center

VIOLIN CONCERTO
Originally commissioned and created for our 90th Anniversary, Possokhov’s Violin Concerto reimagines Stravinsky’s celebrated score with a fresh and bold interpretation. Steeped in classical vocabulary that shows off the steely technique of our dancers, it was met with standing ovations and rave reviews as a standout piece of the next@90 festival.

MADCAP
A crowd-pleaser from our next@90 festival, Rowe’s MADCAP was decidedly dubbed a “triumph” by the San Francisco Chronicle. It features Rowe’s love of storytelling and theatrics as she masterfully dissects the anatomy of a clown. Hagström’s eerie, carnival-inspired score transports us into Rowe’s sinister world of the clown after the circus lights go dark.

GATEWAY TO THE SUN
Former SF Ballet Principal Dancer Nicolas Blanc returned to our studios to create this poetic and moving ballet in five movements, set to celebrated contemporary composer Anna Clyne’s exquisite score for cello and orchestra. Blanc models Gateway to the Sun after a poem by 13th-century Sufi mystic Rumi.

Next@90 Curtain Call

War Memorial Opera House

Love is all-consuming for Anna, who is married but finds herself caught in the maelstrom of a life-changing love affair with the dashing Count Vronsky. The stunning dancers of the Joffrey Ballet return with Anna Karenina, a ravishing full-length story ballet by Yuri Possokhov based on Tolstoy’s timeless novel and featuring an original score by award-winning composer Ilya Demutsky, performed live by the Berkeley Symphony. When it premiered in 2019, the ballet won the “Oscars of Dance,” the Benois de la Danse International Prize for Best Choreography. Set in the late 19th century, the production styles Anna’s tragic tale as a psychological thriller, weaving together themes of love and loss, violence and betrayal. “A sweeping, cinematic and sometimes heart-pounding take with unfailingly superb dancing throughout” (Chicago Sun-Times).

Cal Performances Presents 'Anna Karenina'

University of California, Berkeley

The magical world of The Nutcracker returns to Cobb Energy Centre this December. Atlanta Ballet’s larger-than-life production is a winter wonderland where falling snowflakes, twirling flowers and spinning stars guide Marie and her Nutcracker Prince through a dream-like world of delights – amplified by traditional stage magic and state-of-the-art technology.

Ashley Wheater MBE, Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, and Leslie Carothers, former Joffrey principal dancer and current Colburn" class="css-u850">Colburn faculty, will discuss Yuri Possokhov’s blockbuster ballet Anna Karenina, which is based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy, and premiered at the Joffrey in 2019. They will be joined by Joffrey Ballet guest artists Jeraldine Mendoza and Dylan Gutierrez, who will perform excerpts from the ballet, accompanied by musicians from the Colburn Conservatory.

See the Music, Hear the Dance

One California Plaza

International ballet star Nina Ananiashvili (former prima ballerina with Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre) leads this dynamic group with a program of mostly George Balanchine, considered one of the most important choreographers of the last century, accompanied by full orchestra.

The State Ballet of Georgia

Detroit Opera House

The future of ballet is coming Next. We’ve celebrated maker culture here in the Bay Area for decades, so to celebrate San Francisco’s 90th anniversary we’re looking forward. The next@90 festival presents 9 world premiere ballets by 9 innovative, international choreographers, centering the innovation of the dance world right here in San Francisco. Featuring new works by Nicolas Blanc, Bridget Breiner, Robert Garland, Benjamin Millepied, Yuka Oishi, Yuri Possokhov, Jamar Roberts, Danielle Rowe, and Claudia Schreier.

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The future of ballet is coming Next. We’ve celebrated maker culture here in the Bay Area for decades, so to celebrate San Francisco’s 90th anniversary we’re looking forward. The next@90 festival presents 9 world premiere ballets by 9 innovative, international choreographers, centering the innovation of the dance world right here in San Francisco. next@90 festival features new works by Nicolas Blanc, Bridget Breiner, Val Caniparoli, Robert Garland, Yuka Oishi, Yuri Possokhov, Jamar Roberts, Danielle Rowe, and Claudia Schreier.

Blanc / Schreier / Possokhov Premieres

### Golden Hour by Joffrey Ballet

**Event Overview:**
Bask in the glow of "Golden Hour," a radiant mixed repertoire program presented by the Joffrey Ballet. This captivating event will take place from February 20 to March 2, 2025, at the Lyric Opera House. The program promises an evening of warmth and splendor, featuring a blend of world premieres and audience favorites.

**Performance Details:**

1. **Princess and the Pea**
   - **Choreography:** Dani Rowe
   - **Music:** Jim Stephenson
   - **Description:** Australian choreographer Dani Rowe, known for her rich, flowing, and contemporary style, presents a modern re-envisioning of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairy tale, "Princess and the Pea."

2. **Heimat**
   - **Choreography:** Cathy Marston
   - **Music:** Richard Wagner
   - **Description:** Cathy Marston’s "Heimat" is a dance interpretation of Wagner's symphonic poem "Siegfried Idyll." It paints a serene picture of a family in the Swiss countryside and explores the concept of "heimat," a term that suggests a place of spiritual and creative familiarity.

3. **Under the Trees' Voices**
   - **Choreography:** Nicolas Blanc
   - **Music:** Ezio Bosso
   - **Description:** Set to Symphony No. 2 by Bosso, Nicolas Blanc’s "Under the Trees’ Voices" examines the persistence of community and connection in the age of distance and isolation. The piece imagines a future of hope and unity, reminding us that we are better together than alone.

4. **Andante**
   - **Choreography:** Yuri Possokhov
   - **Music:** Dmitri Shostakovich
   - **Description:** Renowned choreographer Yuri Possokhov returns with an intimate world premiere set on three dancers. Possokhov is celebrated for his critically acclaimed works, including "Anna Karenina," "The Miraculous Mandarin," and "Don Quixote."

**Choreographers:**
- **Dani Rowe:** Artistic Director of Oregon Ballet Theatre, known for her works with San Francisco Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater, and more.
- **Cathy Marston:** Award-winning choreographer and Artistic Director of Ballett Zürich.
- **Nicolas Blanc:** Chicago-based choreographer and Rehearsal Director at The Joffrey Ballet, with works created for New York City Ballet, Rome Opera Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet.
- **Yuri Possokhov:** Renowned dancer and choreographer with creations for The Joffrey Ballet, The Australian Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, and Bolshoi Ballet.

**Venue:**
- **Location:** Lyric Opera House
- **Dates:** February 20 - March 2, 2025

Join the Joffrey Ballet for an unforgettable evening of dance that celebrates the beauty of human connection and artistic expression.

Yuri Possokhov

Choreographer, Ballet Dancer

Events

Upcoming events

7 - 26 Dec, 2024

The Nutcracker · Atlanta Ballet

Feb 20 - Mar 2, 2025

Golden Hour · Joffrey Ballet

Past events

7 - 26 Dec, 2024

The Nutcracker · Atlanta Ballet

21 - 23 Jun, 2024

'Anna Karenina' at The Music Center · Joffrey Ballet

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