SOURCE: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
After a one year hiatus, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet presents: 2008 Summer Dance Series, (formerly Aspen Dance Festival) is back and better than ever! From July 17 thru August 9, 2008, four of the most talented and unique dance companies around the globe (including Aspen’s very own Aspen Santa Fe Ballet) will take the stage for three weeks of energetic, graceful, and athletic dance. Don’t miss Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, July 17 and 19, Ballet Boyz, July 24-25, Hubbard Street Dance, July 29-31, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet in the Benedict Music Tent, August 6, and DanceBrazil, August 8-9.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet – July 17 & 19
PHOTO: Jason Dewey
After a whirlwind tour of the United States and a second appearance in Italy this spring, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet kicks off the 2008 summer season of dance with a thrilling program that features brand new works by three of the world’s most sought after choreographers, rising star Jorma Elo from Finland, Itzik Galili from Israel and a multimedia work by our most popular choreographer Nicolo Fonte. The program will conclude with a revival of ASFB’s wildly successful signature work, Noir Blanc by Moses Pendleton.Special Family Matinee July 19, 4 pm
“It’s a class act, a classic act, and an extraordinarily engaging act: it’s the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet…the company has much of the pulsating energy of the old Joffrey Ballet in its New York City Center days.” –Clive Barnes, New York Post
Ballet Boyz- July 24-25
PHOTO: Hugo Glendinning
Since leaving London’s The Royal Ballet to form their own company, Michael Nunn and William Trevitt have established The Ballet Boyz as one of the most cheekily original and innovative forces in dance, combining multi-media elements of film and video, pop music and newly commissioned work from today’s contemporary choreographers.
“Loveable lads and powerful dancers, Ballet Boyz have set an innovative and encouraging example of what can happen when dancers seize the initiative” The Daily Telegraph
www.balletboyz.com
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago- July 29-31
PHOTO: Todd Rosenberg
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, under the dynamic leadership of Artistic Director Jim Vincent, is celebrating 30 years as one of the most renowned dance institutions in the world and returning to Aspen for the third time. Critically acclaimed for its exuberant, athletic and innovative repertoire, Hubbard Street Dance Company features dancers who display unparalleled versatility and virtuosity in performances that inspire, challenge and engage audiences worldwide.
“When Lou Conte opened the doors to his Hubbard Street Dance studio in 1974, he couldn’t have known that he was laying the foundation for one of the most successful dance companies of all time.” Gale Kappe, Chicago Magazine
http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com/home.asp
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet at the Benedict Music Tent- August 6
PHOTO: Rosalie O’Connor
After last year’s sold-out performance, the world-renowned Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is collaborating with the Aspen Music Festival and returning to the Tent stage with innovative repertoire and live music, this time performed by full orchestra. A blending of the best of the Aspen arts scene in one great evening.
The program will feature 1st Flash choreographed by Jorma Elo and danced to Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius’ achingly beautiful Violin Concerto in D Minor and Wolfgang by noted choreographer David Parsons, a witty and exuberant dance that highlights the playful music of Wolfgang Mozart.
“The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is small in size and young in years, but its lustrous Chicago debut proved it thinks big and deserves everlasting life.” – Sid Smith, Chicago Tribune
Tickets are $65 and can be purchased at the Aspen Music Festival Box Office. online at http://www.aspenmusicfestival.com or by calling 970-925-9042.
DanceBrazil- August 8-9
PHOTO: Nan Melville
Direct from Bahia, DanceBrazil makes its Aspen debut, bringing us the power and beauty of Afro-Brazilian culture. Blending elements of Capoeira with intoxicating rhythms and live music, Dance Brazil is truly in a class of its own. Says The Philadelphia Inquirer “ DanceBrazil’s foremost quality is undaunted, uplifting exuberance.”
Special Family Matinee August 9, 4 pm
“There can’t be much anywhere to match the strength, flexibility, speed & idiomatic allure of the dozen dancers and musicians of DanceBrazil.” Alan Kriegsman, The Washington Post
http://www.dancebrazil.org
Dance For Kids- July 19 & August 9
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet- July 19, 4 pm
Don’t miss ASFB’s special kids-length performance feature selections for ASFB’s repertoire including Moses Pendleton’s magican Noir Blanc. Kids of all ages will be hypnotized by the incredible illusions and mystical black and white creatures that seem to float effortlessly across the stage.
DanceBrazil- August 9, 4 pm
Take a trip to the tropics! DanceBrazil’s infectious energy and exhilirating rhythms will delight both the young and young at heart. Athletic leaps, live drumming, and lots of color, this show will keep you smiling long after you leave the stage.
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For more information, to request hi-res photos or schedule interviews, please contact Jennica Lundin, Director of Marketing, 970-925-7175 ext. 11 or email jennica@aspensantafeballet.com
All performances are held at Aspen District Theatre at 8 pm unless otherwise noted. Tickets are $20 – $64 and can be purchased by contacting Aspen Show Tickets: 970-920-5770 or toll free 866-449-0464, stopping by the box office (at the Wheeler Opera House) or going online: www.aspensantafeballet.com.
After a one year hiatus, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet presents: 2008 Summer Dance Series, (formerly Aspen Dance Festival) is back and better than ever! From July 17 thru August 9, 2008, four of the most talented and unique dance companies around the globe (including Aspen’s very own Aspen Santa Fe Ballet) will take the stage for three weeks of energetic, graceful, and athletic dance. Don’t miss Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, July 17 and 19, Ballet Boyz, July 24-25, Hubbard Street Dance, July 29-31, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet in the Benedict Music Tent, August 6, and DanceBrazil, August 8-9.
All performances are held at Aspen District Theatre at 8 pm unless otherwise noted. Tickets are $20 – $64 and can be purchased by contacting Aspen Show Tickets: 970-920-5770 or toll free 866-449-0464, stopping by the box office (at the Wheeler Opera House) or going online: www.aspensantafeballet.com.