Choreographer

The ever-growing breadth of the repertory is illustrated in this program highlighting the work of three current dancemakers. Alexei Ratmansky’s Solitude debuted in the winter of 2024 to broad acclaim. Somber in its beauty, this elegiac ensemble work, with a moving lead role depicting a grieving father, is a rare dance set to the music of Gustav Mahler. Ratmansky, Russian-born but raised in Kyiv, dedicated this singular ballet “to the children of Ukraine, victims of the war.” The program also includes ballets from Caili Quan and Justin Peck, which debuted in the fall and winter, respectively.

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Contemporary Choreography

Lincoln Center

The first ballet created for the Company by Principal Dancer Tiler Peck, Concerto for Two Pianos, named after the melodic Poulenc score, delighted audiences at its premiere in the winter of 2024 with its sweeping energy and effortless elegance. The dance returns accompanied by two pieces new to the repertory, notably comprising NYCB’s first program of ballets all choreographed by women. Signs was created by Gianna Reisen for the School of American Ballet’s annual Workshop Performances in 2022 to selections of music from Philip Glass.

The 2024 Fall Fashion Gala continues to pair couture with contemporary choreography: a world premiere from Caili Quan marking her debut work for NYCB, a Company premiere by Gianna Reisen originally made for the School of American Ballet in 2022, and Tiler Peck’s acclaimed Winter 2024 creation Concerto for Two Pianos.

Fall Fashion Gala

Ballet West’s sixth Choreographic Festival is bringing several international guest companies to the stage with new choreography and diverse Asian voices. A world premiere creation for Ballet West by the emerging choreographers Zhongjing Fang and Caili Quan, alongside new works by several visiting organizations for a memorable program of dance in the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center.

 Choreographic Festival VI

Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center

Emergence series will feature Igor Stravinsky and choreography by George Balanchine presenting the influential Agon plus new works by critically acclaimed choreographers Caili Quan, Stephanie Martinez and Adam Hougland, who is past Resident Choreographer at Louisville Ballet.

Choreographer

Caili Quan

Events

Past events

10 - 23 May, 2025

Contemporary Choreography · New York City Ballet

11 - 12 Oct, 2024

Contemporary Choreography · New York City Ballet

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