2025-26 CLASSIC SERIES
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Pulcinella: Reimagined
Avant Chamber Ballet and Orchestra of New Spain join forces for an innovative and electrifying performance that pushes the boundaries of storytelling through dance and live music with two 1920’s works – Igor Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella” and Manuel de Falla’s “El Amor Brujo.”
This ground-breaking collaboration brings together the considerable talents of these two highly acclaimed ensembles. With colorful staging and costumes the Pulcinella production is set in Mexico, Stravinsky’s witty play derived from baroque music perfectly highlights the sly Comedia del Arte characters in contrast to the highly theatrical score of de Falla’s tragic one-act ballet set in Andalusia where its famous Gypsy Fire Dance will contribute to an unforgettable and captivating evening.
With their shared passion for artistic excellence, creative exploration and interdisciplinary arts practice, Avant Chamber Ballet and Orchestra of New Spain create mesmerizing narratives that transports the audience to new realms of emotion and imagination with two famous operas.
Moody Performance Hall
Avant Chamber Ballet + Orchestra of New Spain
March 27, 2026, 7:30pm
March 28, 2026, 7:30pm
THE SEASONs
Avant Chamber Ballet celebrates live orchestra and dance with company premieres and audience favorites.
Paul Mejia's The Seasons
Composer Alexander Glazounov’s score for The Seasons is given a rich, romantic interpretation by choreographer Paul Mejia. The ballet is presented as four tableaux depicting the character of the four seasons of the year. A shimmering score provides the backdrop as the season changes from icy winter to spring garlands, from spirited summer to vibrant autumn.
Christopher Wheeldon's This Bitter Earth pas de deux
This breathtaking and poetic dance for a couple explores the haunting, tenuous melodies set to a remix of Dinah Washington’s soulful rendition of “This Bitter Earth” and Max Richter’s “On the Nature of Daylight" by Tony-award winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon.
August Bournonville's Flower Festival pas de deux
This popular stand-alone piece excerpted from August Bournonville’s full-length Flower Festival in Genzano presents two young lovers demonstrating the choreographer’s signature fleet-footed choreography, slowing down only for a romantic pas de deux.
Katie Puder's Carnival of Animals
The ballet blends the whimsical charm of Saint-Saëns’ orchestral suite with choreography origanally created for ACB in 2014
Moody Performance Hall
April 25, 2026, 7:30pm
April 26, 2026, 2pm
RHYTHM & ROMANCE
Avant Chamber Ballet celebrates live music and dance at Moody Performance Hall with three inspiring ballets with live music.
VALSE FANTAISIE, choreographed by George Balanchine, is a captivating ballet with a whirl of perpetual motion set to Glinka’s swooning melodies. The ballet encapsulates the Balanchine style of musicality, speed, and energy.
In Paul Mejia’s hands Astor Piazzolla’s famous tangos come to life in CAFE VICTORIA – a cheeky, sensual story ballet set in a smokey “barre”.
Katie Puder’s SISTERHOOD closes the evening with a celebration of the bonds of friendship beyond blood and our interwoven community featuring music composed by Dallas-native Quinn Mason.
Moody Performance Hall
February 14, 2026, 7:30pm
February 15, 2026, 2pm
THE Nutcracker with live orchestra
Moody Performance Hall
December 5, 2025, 7pm
December 6, 2025, 2pm and 7pm
December 7, 2025, 3pm
THE ONLY NUTCRACKER IN DALLAS WITH LIVE MUSIC
This enchanting ballet tells the story of Clara and her adventures with the Nutcracker Prince as they journey through the Land of Sweets. Featuring vibrant costumes, stunning choreography, and a professional cast of dancers, this production promises to captivate audiences of all ages.
Join us for a night filled with exquisite artistry and pure musical delight with Paul Mejia’s The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra.