Experience an unforgettable season with American Repertory Ballet’s 2025 events, from the intimate 'Love is in the Square' shopping and ballet experience to the world premiere of 'Spirit of the Highlands.' This season also features a spectacular Gala and the evocative 'Pasión' finale, all promising to captivate audiences with innovative choreography and rich cultural narratives. Join us as we delve into the details of these extraordinary performances and artistic collaborations that define the upcoming year.

A Celebration of Ballet and Culture: American Repertory Ballet's 2025 Showcase

This season, American Repertory Ballet offers a series of captivating events spanning romance, heritage, and artistic excellence. From a unique shopping experience paired with intimate dance performances to the world premiere of 'Spirit of the Highlands,' each event promises a rich tapestry of cultural delights. Join us for unforgettable galas and the season's grand finale, 'Pasión,' showcasing a dazzling array of dance. Discover these events and the artistic talents driving them, and prepare to be inspired by the beauty and diversity of ballet.

American Repertory Ballet: A Season of Culture, Romance, and Heritage

The American Repertory Ballet is set to captivate audiences with a season rich in creativity and cultural exploration. From the world premiere of 'Spirit of the Highlands,' a ballet that infuses Scottish heritage into a re-imagined tale, to the dazzling '2025 Gala' and the eclectic 'Pasión,' this season promises a diverse array of performances. With renowned artists and innovative designs, the events are a testament to the transformative power of dance and storytelling. Join us as we delve into the highlights of these must-see performances.

Unveiling Creative Journeys: American Repertory Ballet's Spectacular Season

Embark on a cultural adventure with the American Repertory Ballet's 2025 season, featuring the world premiere of Ethan Stiefel's 'Spirit of the Highlands', a grand Gala, and the captivating 'Pasión'. This unique series of events promises to mesmerize audiences through an imaginative fusion of heritage-inspired choreography, classical and contemporary dance pieces. Join us at venues such as the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center and Princeton University as artists bring these compelling stories to life, celebrating artistry, tradition, and innovation.

American Repertory Ballet's 2025 Season: A Journey Through Dance and Culture

Dancers from the American Repertory Ballet perform stunning pas de deux to music played by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra led by Rossen Milanov. The program includes selections from beloved ballets Swan Lake and Don Quixote as well as Delibes Duet, a work by Ethan Stiefel, Artist in Residence at American Repertory Ballet, and George Balanchine's Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux.

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An Evening of Pas de deux

Morven Museum & Garden 

ARB’s 2024-2025 season at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center concludes with PASIÓN, a mixed bill of new and known works. The program includes an excerpt from the classic Marius Petipa ballet Paquita, as well as the highly anticipated return of Stephanie Martinez’s celebrated commission The Time That Runs Away. Heralded as “an example of dance art at its finest” by Critical Dance, the piece showcases nine dancers morphing dreamily through a variety of configurations to six diverse songs that will leave the audience teeming with a sense of carpe diem.

Pasión

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

2025 Gala

Princeton University

American Repertory Ballet presents the breathtaking world premiere of Ethan Stiefel’s SPIRIT OF THE HIGHLANDS. An adaptation of the well-known Bournonville ballet La Sylphide, SPIRIT OF THE HIGHLANDS re-imagines the tale of a Scotsman’s romantic pursuit of a mystical forest spirit. Stiefel traces his mother’s family roots back to the Scottish Highland Clan Munro, and will infuse his own authentic Scottish heritage into the choreography and overall design aesthetics of this lively and bewitching ballet. Partnering once again with Howard C. Jones (scenic design), Janessa Cornell Urwin (costume design), and Joseph Walls (lighting design), Stiefel assembles an extraordinary creative team to help fully realize his artistic vision. 

Spirit of the Highlands

Complete your Valentine’s weekend celebrations with a one-of-a-kind shopping experience for two, where you can discover thoughtful and meaningful gifts together in the shops around the Square. Plus, enjoy a private and intimate performance by the talented dancers of the American Repertory Ballet.

Love is in the Square

Palmer Square

### Event Description: Interwoven: American Repertory Ballet & PSO Strings

**Date and Time:** Saturday, June 15, 2024 - 7:00 PM  
**Location:** Performance Pavilion - Morven Museum & Garden

Join us for an enchanting evening as the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) collaborates with the American Repertory Ballet for a captivating performance titled "Interwoven." This event will feature a series of dance works accompanied by a string ensemble, conducted by the esteemed Rossen Milanov.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Choreography:** Arthur Mitchell and Meredith Rainey
- **Music:** Compositions by Philip Glass, Edvard Grieg, Michael Scripp, and Jean Sibelius

This performance is made possible in part through the generosity of Sue Howard. The evening promises to be a mesmerizing blend of music and dance, showcasing the talents of the American Repertory Ballet dancers Leandro Olcese, Clara Pevel, and Anthony Pototski, with lighting by Jason Flamos and costumes by Janessa Cornell Urwin.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Price Range:** $20 - $75
- **Youth Tickets (Ages 5-17):** Half-price

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the synergy of live orchestral music and ballet in the beautiful setting of the Morven Museum & Garden. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable cultural event.

**Get Tickets:** [Link to purchase tickets]

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