UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

Behind the Ballet at The Hill-Stead Museum
Mar
30

Behind the Ballet at The Hill-Stead Museum

Join Ballet Hartford at the Hill-Stead Museum for a behind-the-scenes experience featuring the making of Mozart Sonata for Two Pianos – a new ballet choreographed by Ballet Hartford’s Artistic Director, Claire Kretzschmar. This one-hour program dives deep into the choreographic process with performed ballet excerpts and a discussion led by guest moderator, Joanne Carey (host of the insightful podcast “Dance Talk with Joanne Carey”). 
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The Sleeping Beauty
May
2

The Sleeping Beauty

Ballet Hartford brings to life the classic, timeless story of "The Sleeping Beauty" paired with a new world premiere "Mozart Sonata for Two Pianos" choreographed by Artistic Director, Claire Kretzschmar.
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Behind the Ballet at The Hill-Stead: Lecture/Demonstration & Reception
Nov
23

Behind the Ballet at The Hill-Stead: Lecture/Demonstration & Reception

Join Ballet Hartford at the Hill-stead Museum for a behind-the-scenes experience featuring the making of A Ceremony of Carols - a new Christmas ballet choreographed by Ballet Hartford's Artistic Director, Claire Kretzschmar. This one-hour program dives deep into the choreographic process with performed ballet excerpts and a discussion led by guest moderator, Joanne Carey (host of the insightful podcast "Dance Talk with Joanne Carey"). A light reception at the museum and a dancer meet-and-greet will follow the performance.

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Collections at The Hill-Stead Museum
Mar
2

Collections at The Hill-Stead Museum

Join us for an exciting afternoon as the company performs works inspired by the Hill-Stead Museum. After watching the performance, children will have opportunity to learn movement and dance alongside the professionals before participating in a visual art craft.

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A Ceremony of Carols
Dec
9

A Ceremony of Carols

After working with Claire Kretzschmar as Resident Choreographer this past Fall Season, Ballet Hartford is thrilled to premiere her new ballet, "A Ceremony of Carols" set to the wondrous music of Benjamin Britten. Alongside this ballet, enjoy another holiday-inspired work by Artistic Director, Leyna Doran, performed by the company and School of Ballet Hartford.

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A Ceremony of Carols
Dec
9

A Ceremony of Carols

After working with Claire Kretzschmar as Resident Choreographer this past Fall Season, Ballet Hartford is thrilled to premiere her new ballet, "A Ceremony of Carols" set to the wondrous music of Benjamin Britten. Alongside this ballet, enjoy another holiday-inspired work by Artistic Director, Leyna Doran, performed by the company and School of Ballet Hartford.

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The Nutcracker: Short and Suite
Nov
19

The Nutcracker: Short and Suite

Join Ballet Hartford at the Wadsworth Mansion for an afternoon of The Nutcracker: Short and Suite. Journey with Clara as she’s swept away to the Land of Sweets and embrace the holiday spirit with cookies, cocoa, and ballerina crafts. Be sure to wear your holiday best for meet-and-greet photos with the dancers!

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The Nutcracker: Short and Suite
Nov
19

The Nutcracker: Short and Suite

Join Ballet Hartford at the Wadsworth Mansion for an afternoon of The Nutcracker: Short and Suite. Journey with Clara as she’s swept away to the Land of Sweets and embrace the holiday spirit with cookies, cocoa, and ballerina crafts. Be sure to wear your holiday best for meet-and-greet photos with the dancers!

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The Nutcracker: Short and Suite
Nov
19

The Nutcracker: Short and Suite

Join Ballet Hartford at the Wadsworth Mansion for an afternoon of The Nutcracker: Short and Suite. Journey with Clara as she’s swept away to the Land of Sweets and embrace the holiday spirit with cookies, cocoa, and ballerina crafts. Be sure to wear your holiday best for meet-and-greet photos with the dancers!

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Classics
Oct
14

Classics

Come away to a beautiful, outdoor performance of Swan Lake excerpts tucked away in Avon. Watch the work of our Resident Visual Artist, Aubrey Feliciano, as she creates a new work during the event. Then, enjoy a chance to mingle with the dancers and enjoy light refreshments as a jazz ensemble provides soothing live music.

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Works In Progress
Oct
6

Works In Progress

Discover the behind-the-scenes of a ballet performance through this unique rehearsal experience. Watch the company dancers in rehearsal, stopping and starting, repeating and correcting at the call of the rehearsal director's trained eye. Afterwards, meet the dancers and hear about their experiences on and off stage.

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Header Photo: Ian Christmann | Duet Photo: Suetakesphotos

Repertoire

  • 1. “Venus” Choreographer: Claire Kretzschmar

  • 1. “Swan Lake” excerpts Choreographer: Adapted by Leyna Doran from Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov

    2. “A Ceremony of Carols” Choreographer: Claire Kretzschmar

    3. “Holiday Happenings” Choreographer: Leyna Doran

    4. “Nutcracker: Short and Suite” Choreographer: Leyna Doran

    5. “Planets” Choreographer: Norbert De La Cruz III, Claire Kretzschmar, Steve Rooks, Danielle Diniz, Leyna Doran, Alejandro Ulloa, Oliver Steel

    6. “Weihnachtsbaum” Choreographer: Claire Kretzschmar

  • 1. “Raymonda” Excerpts Choreographer: Leyna Doran adapted from Marius Petipa

    2. “Confidently Lost” Choreographer: Caleb Mitchell

    3. “Undine” Choreographer: Marc Spielberger

    4. “Dressage” Choreographer: Nsquared

    5. “Nutcracker: Short and Suite” Choreographer: Leyna Doran

    6. “Nutcracker: Then and Now” Choreographer: Leyna Doran

    7. “Psyche + Eros” Choreographer: Leyna Doran

    8. “Paul et Virginie” Choreographer: August Bournonville

    9. “Peter and the Wolf” Choreographer: Duncan Noble (Adaptations by Claire Kretzschmar)

    10. “A Shelter” Choreographer: Paiter van Yperen

  • 1. “Heaven Full of Stars” Choreographer: Caleb Mitchell

    2. “Coppelia” Excerpts Choreographer: Leyna Doran adapted by Arthur Saint-León

    3. “Serenity” Choreographer: Leyna Doran

    4. “Italian Flute Concerto” Choreographer: Stephanie Gagliardi

    5. “Juxtaposed Existence” Choreographer: Sharah Defoe

    6. “Two Silences, and a Third” Choreographer: Jasmine Stack

    7. “The Nutcracker: Short and Suite” Choreographer: Leyna Doran

    8. “The Nutcracker: Then and Now” Choreographer: Leyna Doran

    9. “Giselle” Excerpts Choreographer: Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot

    10. “Strauss Waltz” Choreographer: Stephanie Gagliardiescription

  • 1. “New Wine” Choreographer Vincent Hardy

    2. “My Girl” Choreographer: Danielle Diniz

    3. “Michael Jackson Medley” Choroegrapher: Danielle Diniz

    4.”Pathways in Counterpoint” Choreographer: Stephanie Gagliardi

    5. “Orobroy” Choreographer: Aylin Eleonora

    6. “The Nutcracker: Then and Now” Choreographer: Leyna Doran

    7. “Don Quixote” Excerpts Choreographer: Leyna Doran

  • 1. “Scherzo in D,” Choreographer: Gilbert Bolden III (New York City Ballet)

    2. “Light in the Mist,” Choreographer: Kevin Jenkins

    3. “Duo Voz,” Choreographer: Kevin Jenkins

    4. “Pizzicato,” Choreographer: Kevin Jenkins

    5. “Here,” Choreographer: Whitney Dufrene (Doug Varone and Dancers)

  • 1. “Capriole Suite” Choreographer: Silas Farley (New York City Ballet)

    2. “Handel: Messiah” Choreographers: Elizabeth McMillan and Stephen Pier

    3. “Touch” Choreographer: Stephen Pier

    4. “Inner Chamber” Choreographer: Michelle Thompson Ulerich

    5. “Recollect” Choreographer: Elizabeth McMillan

    6. “Vigour” Choreographer: Caleb Mitchell

  • 1. “Image of the Invisible” Choreographer: Elizabeth McMillan

    2. “Theta” Choreographer: Elizabeth McMillan

    3. “Light Unhindered” Choreographer: Leyna Woods

    4. “Fragile” Choreographer: Randall Flynn

    5. “Due North” Choreographer: Elizabeth McMillan

    6. “Already/Not Yet” Choreographer: Elizabeth McMillan

    7. “Handel: Messiah” Choreographers: Elizabeth McMillan and Stephen Pier

    8. “Vigour” Choreographer: Caleb Mitchell

    9. “CJ’s Courts’n’Sports Tudor B-Ball Promenade” Choreographer: Calvin Bittner

  • 1. “Bread” Choreographer: Caleb Mitchell

    2. “Image of the Invisible” Choreographer: Elizabeth McMillan

    3. “Awakening” Choreographer: Stephen Rooks

    4. “Voicelessness” Choreographer: Miro Magloire

    5. “About Time” Choreographer: Elizabeth McMillan

    6. “Parade” Choreographer: Victor Lozano

    7. “Theta” Choreographer: Elizabeth McMillan

    8. “Light Unhindered” Choreographer: Leyna Woods