Door time: 7:00 PM
Show time: 7:30 PM
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Join us for an evening of exquisite dance as Boulder Ballet returns to the Chautauqua Auditorium this September. Boulder Ballet’s fall show features a dynamic program showcasing works ranging from classic to contemporary, ensuring there’s something for everyone — even those new to dance.
Witness the creative prowess of acclaimed choreographers Ching Ching Wong, Andrea Schermoly and Gerald Arpino as we bring a memorable and engaging performance to this historic venue.
We invite you to join us for a post show conversation on unlocking the creative process with choreographers Ching Ching Wong and Andrea Schermoly moderated by Boulder Ballet’s Artistic Director, Ben Needham-Wood.
Performances:
Light Rain by Gerald Arpino
World Premiere by Ching Ching Wong
Within Without by Andrea Schermoly
Grand Pas Classique from Raymonda Act 3 by Ben Needham-Wood
Ching Ching Wong
With accolades like the prestigious Princess Grace Award in Dance and recognition as one of Dance Magazine’s 25 to Watch, Ching Ching’s work embodies her eclectic lived experience. This season, she debuts a brand-new creation in collaboration with Boulder Ballet. We’re thrilled to have her world premiere as part of our season opener.
Gerald Arpino
Gerald Arpino (1923-2008) was the Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer of The Joffrey Ballet, the company he co-founded with Robert Joffrey in 1956. As Resident Choreographer, Arpino created over one-third of the commissioned repertory for the Joffrey Ballet, including Light Rain, the work featured in this program. Light Rain is one of his most iconic and enduring works. Premiered in 1981, the ballet is celebrated for its sensual, fluid movement and reflects contemporary influences, making it a significant departure from traditional classical ballet.
Andrea Schermoly
Andrea (Andi) Giselle Schermoly was born in South Africa. She competed internationally as a member of The South African National Rhythmic Gymnastics Team and danced professionally for Boston Ballet II and the Netherlands Dance Theater. She currently is the Resident Choreographer at Louisville Ballet Company and co-created MINDFIELD which premiered last season in our similarly named Winter Show. We’re thrilled to bring her work Within, Without as part of our show. This piece is an exploration of grief and a love letter to the women and men (whom she has known personally) who have endured the painful struggle of being unable to conceive their own child.
Ben Needham-Wood
Boulder Ballet’s Artistic Director, now in his third season with BB, will present the Grand Pas Classique from Raymonda Act 3, with choreography after Marius Petipa. The Grand Pas remains a beloved piece in the classical ballet repertoire due to its beauty and technical challenges. The choreography includes demanding sequences such as sustained balances, intricate pointe work, fast pirouettes, and powerful leaps, showcasing the grandeur and opulence of classical ballet.
There will be no free shuttle for this event.