2024-2025 Season
Moody Performance Hall
Love Stories
February 14, 2025, 7:30pm
February 15, 2025, 7:30pm
Avant Chamber Ballet celebrates all definitions of love at Moody Performance Hall with three inspiring ballets with live music featuring pianist Anastasia Markina.
BRAHMS WALTZES, choreographed by Paul Mejia, is a masterful interpretation of Brahms' 16 waltzes for solo piano and one of Mejia’s most acclaimed works by critics and audiences alike.
Fernanda Oliveira creates her third ballet for ACB with POEM. The ballet is inspired by four of the greatest American poets with music by Chopin. Each poem represents a different facet of love. "Of love", by Mary Oliver speaks to love for people, nature, life; a hopeful kind of love. "The Conditional", by Ada Limon is about romantic love and contentment – a secure, permanent love in the face of uncertainty. "Mad Girl's Love Song" by Sylvia Plath speaks to a lonely, one-sided kind of love. And, finally, “Touched by an Angel" by Maya Angelou is about how all love is worth it. It destroys us, and it sets us free.
The evening culminates with the premiere of SOTT’ER CELO DE ROMA by Christina Ghiardi with music from great Italian love songs performed live by Alexander McConkie. The ballet is a love letter to Rome - the sun-drenched piazzas and cobblestone streets where passion and desire intertwine in an unforgettable way.
Don't miss your chance to be swept away by the magic of live music and dance this Valentines Day weekend!
Masterworks
May 9, 2025 7:30pm
May 10, 2025 7:30pm
A captivating and dynamic performance showcasing the artistic genius of four renowned choreographers with live music featuring masterpieces by August Bournonville - the father of Romantic ballet; Christopher Wheeldon- one of the most sought-after choreographers of our time; Paul Mejia- a leader in the modern vision for ballet; and Marius Petipa- the pinnacle of classical ballet.
This production promises an unforgettable experience for dance enthusiasts and newcomers alike. From timeless classics to contemporary creations, Masterworks offers a diverse selection of ballet pieces that highlight the beauty and power of this art form.
Don't miss this opportunity to witness world-class dancers performing exquisite choreography in a night filled with grace, emotion, and sheer brilliance.
August Bournonville’s Napoli
Paul Mejia’s Serenade in A
Christopher Wheeldon’s After the Rain
Marius Petipa’s Sleeping Beauty Act 3
THe Princess and the Pauper
September 21, 2024 - 7:30pm
September 22, 2024 - 2:30pm
The world premiere of "The Princess and the Pauper" brings to life this universal tale with dance and live music with modern storytelling and immersive projections by Lightware Labs.
This new production will feature live music with a score by Franz Schubert and Leos Janacek. The choreography by Katie Puder will seamlessly blend classical ballet techniques with modern movements to tell the story of mistaken indentity, prejudice, and the freedom of truly being yourself.
Tickets start at just $25 and the run time in one hour and twenty-five minutes.
The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra
December 6, 2024, 7pm
December 7, 2024, 2pm and 7pm
December 8, 2024, 2pm
Enjoy the only professional production of The Nutcracker in the city of 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.
With each note played by the symphony pit filling the theater, you will immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of this holiday tradition brought to life by live music. Join us for a night filled with exquisite artistry and pure musical delight with Paul Mejia’s The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra.
Tickets start at just $25!
