We proudly present At Home: Mixtape, an innovative performance featuring new choreography by me. This dynamic evening will showcase a curated selection of music, with our audience invited to vote on some of the tracks to be choreographed. This interactive experience fosters a shared journey of discovery and expression.
We conclude our season with two monumental works. Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, choreographed by Paul Vasterling, will feature the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and over 100 singers, delivering its thunderous rhythms and soaring melodies. Additionally, we celebrate over 90 years since the creation of George Balanchine’s Serenade. This piece has become a cornerstone of the ballet canon, showcasing the beauty and depth of classical dance.
Celebrating the vast contributions over the 30 year career of Associate Artistic Director, Roger VanFleteren. A former soloist with American Ballet Theatre and principal dancer with London City Ballet, VanFleteren has performed works by legendary choreographers such as Kenneth MacMillan, Twyla Tharp, George Balanchine, and Mikhail Baryshnikov. This special performance features a selection of Roger’s favorite pieces, showcasing the artistry, innovation, and passion that have defined his remarkable journey.
Since joining Alabama Ballet in 1996, VanFleteren’s impact has been immeasurable — from creating beloved original productions like Romeo and Juliet, Dracula, and Cinderella to inspiring generations of dancers with his bold choreography and dedication to the craft. His legacy includes numerous award-winning works and collaborations with leading arts organizations. Legacy in Motion is a heartfelt celebration of his visionary contributions and lasting imprint on Alabama Ballet’s past, present, and future.
Artistic Director | Christopher Stuart
Choreography by | Roger VanFleteren
Staged by | Jon Upleger, Luiza Boaventura, and Patricia Lucky
Music Credit | BMI & Universal Music Group
Romeo & Juliet Excerpt: Composer | Sergei Prokofiev by arrangement with G. Schirmer, Inc. Publisher and Copyright owner
Production Manager | David Page
Company & Production Stage Manager | Joelle Tucker
Costume Director | Wendy Gamble
Lighting Designer/Technical Director | Kenneth L. Keith
KLK Design - International Productions Services
Mr Keith’s Air Transportation sponsored in full through the generosity of The Karen and Walter Loewenstern Foundation .
Kenneth L. Keith’s Lighting and Scenic design career spans 54 years. Audiences for ballet, modern dance, opera, theater, musical theater, and concerts have enjoyed his designs on three continents. Mr Keith, best known for his Lighting for dance, has designed lighting for the works of numerous legendary choreographers. Keith made his Lincoln Center lighting debut in 2019. Keith’s designs for Alabama Ballet were last seen for Blue Suede Shoes.
Production Assistant | Liam McElroy
Wardrobe Assistant | Leigh Murphree
White Swan Lake tutus courtesy of ASFA Dance Department
Sponsored by:
https://mggoodrichfoundation.org/
*No film, tape, transmitter, camera or other audio visual device, whether now known or hereafter developed, shall be used to record, photograph or transmit any performance of Alabama Ballet. This excerpt performance of Romeo & Juliet is presented by arrangement with G. Shirmer, Inc., agents in the United States for the Estate of Sergei Prokofiev; Publisher and Copyright Owner.
Jenny Mann
Executive Director
Dr. Jenny Mann, Executive Director, joined the Alabama Ballet in November of 2024. Before joining AB, she served as President and Executive Director of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Executive Director of Tuscaloosa Symphony, and enjoyed a 15-year career with The University of Alabama as Associate Professor of Bassoon, Chamber Music, and Arts Administration. A passionate educator and administrator, Jenny has over 30 years of experience in teaching and developing education/outreach programs. She specializes in fundraising, organizational capacity building, and collaborative engagement. In addition to her career in leadership, Jenny also published the text, "Teaching Woodwinds: Bassoon" with Mountain Peak Music and three recordings with the renowned Cavell Trio. Jenny holds a BMA from Baylor with a PK-12 Teaching Certification, MM and DMA degrees from The University of Texas at Austin.
Chloe Bowen
PR & Marketing Manager
Michele Swader
Office Manager
Margaret Wendorf
Finance Manager
Natalie Hunt
Director of Operations, Alabama Ballet School
Isabella Cowles, ARAD RTS
Director of Curriculum, Alabama Ballet School
