Orlando Ballet announces enchanting 2024/2025 season including Giselle, Peter Pan, Romeo & Juliet, and The Nutcracker

Join Orlando Ballet for a season of classic, contemporary, and imaginative storytelling.

Orlando Ballet has announces an exciting 2024/2025 season, with the company unveiling new productions, together with the return of popular fan favorites, including The Nutcracker which was reimagined last season to great success.

Under the direction of Jordon Morris, Orlando Ballet's Artistic Director, Central Florida can look forward to a season of classic, contemporary, and imaginative storytelling through the artistry and spirit of dance.

The 2024/2025 season starts with Shakespeare’s classic story of forbidden romance, tragedy and famous feuding families in Romeo & Juliet from October 17 - 20, 2024, This is followed by the splendor of The Nutcracker from December 6 - 22, 2024 in a captivating rendition of a cherished holiday tradition that transcends time.

Peter Pan follows from February 20 - 23, 2025 in a story of adventure, fantasy, and whimsy. Then you can experience three uniquely choreographed works, all in one iconic show, in Balanchine, Graham, Pires from March 27 - 30, 2025.

Finally, from May 1 - 4, 2025, experience the embodiment of romantic ballet…a touching tale of innocent, unrequited love and betrayal in Giselle.

Subscriptions for the 2024/2025 season are on sale now, with single tickets on sale May 28, 2024.

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ROMEO & JULIET

October 17 – 20, 2024 

Experience Shakespeare’s classic story of forbidden romance, tragedy and famous feuding families – the Montagues and Capulets.  Set in Renaissance Verona, the timeless story of star-crossed lovers comes to life through enthralling sword fights and young love…only to end in heartbreak.  

TICKETS ON SALE MAY 28, 2024

THE NUTCRACKER – BROUGHT TO YOU BY ORLANDO HEALTH

December 6 – 22, 2024 

Indulge in the splendor of this captivating rendition of a cherished holiday tradition that transcends time. Experience the enchanting tale of Clara, a young girl, whose extraordinary journey intertwines with that of a life-sized Nutcracker, magically brought to life. Together, they cross whimsical realms, with the exhilarating challenge of battling the daunting Mouse King. Brace yourself for an unforgettable voyage into a realm where dreams dance to life and wonder knows no bounds. 

TICKETS ON SALE JULY 9, 2024

PETER PAN

February 20 – 23, 2025 

Experience a story of adventure, fantasy, and whimsy.  Follow free-spirited Peter Pan on a daring journey as he invites Wendy to Neverland to care for his gang of Lost Boys. The journey ensues with a near-death encounter for Tinker Bell, a climactic confrontation with Peter’s nemesis – the infamous pirate, Captain Hook – and even on-stage flight (but only if you think happy thoughts…).  High-flying action and incredible heart await you in this blockbuster dance event that shines a light on the childlike wonder within us all. 

TICKETS ON SALE MAY 28, 2024

BALANCHINE, GRAHAM, PIRES

March 27 – 30, 2025 

Experience three uniquely choreographed works, all in one iconic show.

George Balanchine’s Divertimento No. 15 

Balanchine considered Mozart’s Divertimento No. 15 the finest ever written, and to compliment the sparkling score, he created a work of prodigious ingenuity featuring a regal cast of dancers. When asked to present a work at the Mozart Festival held at the American Shakespeare Theater in Stratford, Connecticut, in 1956, Balanchine originally planned to revive Caracole, an earlier work set to Mozart’s Divertimento No. 15. Instead, he created a new ballet that used many steps from the old, and he named the new ballet after the music. Divertimentos do not have a fixed structure; the number of movements can vary from one to twelve, and they can be scored for one instrument or a chamber orchestra. Divertimento No. 15 is choreographed for eight principal dancers with an ensemble of eight women.  

Martha Graham’s Maple Leaf Rag 

Experience the final complete ballet choreographed by Martha Graham before her passing in 1991.  Maple Leaf Rag takes a sly look at the idiosyncrasies of a contemporary choreographer and gently mocks the plight of the artist in the throes of creation. With costumes by fashion designer Calvin Klein, a score featuring the music of Scott Joplin, and a ridiculous boomerang-shaped barre dominating the stage – the perfect prop for the cast of unruly characters that inhabit this ballet – the dance is a favorite for Graham audiences. 

Alysa Pires’ Skyward 

Skyward, which combines classical and contemporary elements, is a work in four movements which incorporates the feelings of hope and anticipation through an aesthetic called “organized falling,” where one motion leads into the next with momentum.  The work emphasizes upward movement and a sense of flight while evoking our collective energy or hope to move forward. 

TICKETS ON SALE MAY 28, 2024

GISELLE

May 1 – 4, 2025 

Experience the embodiment of romantic ballet…a touching tale of innocent, unrequited love and betrayal; of the philandering Count Albrecht and a trusting peasant girl, who, even with a weak heart, has a love for dance.  Giselle, who after her premature death, appears as a ghost to protect her beloved from a group of evil spirits…even beyond the grave.  After all, love has no end.

TICKETS ON SALE MAY 28, 2024

UNCORKED

September 26th, 2024 - November 7th, 2024 - January 23rd , 2025

Step into the captivating world of dance with an exclusive opportunity to witness the Orlando Ballet Company Dancers and Artistic Leadership in action. Delve into the heart of their creative process as they craft a mesmerizing ballet work before your eyes, revealing the artistry and dedication behind every movement. Only at Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre. 

TICKETS ON SALE MAY 28, 2024

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