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Sapphire Celebration
Ballet
Program

Scherzo Karen Russo Burke (11′)

Sur le Fil Penny Saunders (4′)

Calling Ma Cong (11')

Light Rain* Gerald Arpino,  (20′)


*The performances of Light Rain, an Arpino Ballet, are presented with the permission of the Gerald Arpino and Robert Joffrey Foundation and have been produced in accordance with the Foundation service standards, established and provided by the Foundation.

About the Show

Dayton Ballet hails Karen Russo Burke’s 10th Anniversary as Artistic Director with this blue sapphire celebration! The full company pushes the boundaries of technique and conversation of dance with stunning ballets, including Light Rain, a universal audience favorite by Gerald Arpino of the Joffrey Ballet, and Calling, a captivating work from internationally acclaimed choreographer Ma Cong.

 

Post-Performance Talks

Join the Dayton Ballet Company Dancers following each performance to ask about the works performed, and all your dance-related questions!

Friday, February 11: Christopher Nachtrab, Lukas Pringle, Miranda Dafoe, Olivia Mitchell

Saturday, February 12: Isaac Jones, Mia Sanchez, Ashley Griffin, Jonathan Harris

Sunday, February 13: Vanessa Wolf, Emily Luria, Eric McIntyre, Ethan Ahuro