Sir Frederick Ashton’s The Dream brings Shakespeare’s enchanted world to life—where love misbehaves, magic reigns, and nothing is quite as it seems. Get tickets to see it on stage Mar 19 via the link in bio.
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Sir Frederick Ashton’s The Dream brings Shakespeare’s enchanted world to life—where love misbehaves, magic reigns, and nothing is quite as it seems. Get tickets to see it on stage Mar 19 via the link in bio.
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The Sarasota Ballet would like to wish you a happy World Ballet Day 2019! Celebrated internationally for the past six years, World Ballet Day is a global initiative co-produced by the Royal Opera House to bring ballet fans behind the scenes of the world of dance and to display the passion that goes into every performance. With this past weekend's induction of Sir Frederick Ashton into the National Museum of Dance Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, NY, we thought what better way to celebrate World
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The Sarasota Ballet would like to wish you a happy World Ballet Day 2019! Celebrated internationally for the past six years, World Ballet Day is a global initiative co-produced by the Royal Opera House to bring ballet fans behind the scenes of the world of dance and to display the passion that goes into every performance. With this past weekend's induction of Sir Frederick Ashton into the National Museum of Dance Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, NY, we thought what better way to celebrate World
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The world of New York Dance comes to Sarasota with The Sarasota Ballet's Metropolitan, featuring Ashton's Illuminations, a World Premiere by Marcelo Gomes and Balanchine's Theme and Variations. Don't Miss Out! 1 - 2 December 2017 at the Sarasota Opera House, accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra. | The Sarasota Ballet
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The world of New York Dance comes to Sarasota with The Sarasota Ballet's Metropolitan, featuring Ashton's Illuminations, a World Premiere by Marcelo Gomes and Balanchine's Theme and Variations. Don't Miss Out! 1 - 2 December 2017 at the Sarasota Opera House, accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra. | The Sarasota Ballet
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This weekend, don't miss out on our first program of 2020, Redefined Movement. The performances include Ashton's beautiful and joyful Les Rendezvous, a perfect example of his innate musicality combined with William Chappell's gorgeous sets and costumes. | The Sarasota Ballet
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This weekend, don't miss out on our first program of 2020, Redefined Movement. The performances include Ashton's beautiful and joyful Les Rendezvous, a perfect example of his innate musicality combined with William Chappell's gorgeous sets and costumes. | The Sarasota Ballet
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Be transported to Victorian era England for Sir Frederick Ashton's enchanting and truly beautiful 'Enigma Variations.' Performed alongside Ashton's 'Les Patineurs' and George Balanchine's 'Diamonds' in The Sarasota Ballet's Victorian Winters production, this is an umissable and spellbinding winter performance. December 14 - 15 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. | The Sarasota Ballet
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Be transported to Victorian era England for Sir Frederick Ashton's enchanting and truly beautiful 'Enigma Variations.' Performed alongside Ashton's 'Les Patineurs' and George Balanchine's 'Diamonds' in The Sarasota Ballet's Victorian Winters production, this is an umissable and spellbinding winter performance. December 14 - 15 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. | The Sarasota Ballet
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Enjoy this behind the scenes look at The Sarasota Ballet and Marcelo Gomes, star of American Ballet Theatre, in rehearsal for Sir Frederick Ashton's The Two Pigeons. You can see this incredible ballet, alongside Asthon's Scènes de Ballet in our 10 - 11 March production of A Tribute to Ashton at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra, under the baton of Royal Ballet Principal Guest Conductor Barry Wordsworth. Tickets at https://www.sarasotaballet.org/events/trib
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Enjoy this behind the scenes look at The Sarasota Ballet and Marcelo Gomes, star of American Ballet Theatre, in rehearsal for Sir Frederick Ashton's The Two Pigeons. You can see this incredible ballet, alongside Asthon's Scènes de Ballet in our 10 - 11 March production of A Tribute to Ashton at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra, under the baton of Royal Ballet Principal Guest Conductor Barry Wordsworth. Tickets at https://www.sarasotaballet.org/events/trib
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A Tribute to Ashton features two of Sir Frederick Ashton's greatest ballets, 'Scènes de ballet' and 'The Two Pigeons.' Performed to live music by the Sarasota Orchestra, under the baton of one of the great ballet Conductors Barry Wordsworth, March 10 - 11, 2017 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Don't miss out on this incredible performance, for tickets visit www.sarasotaballet.org/events/tribute-ashton #Sarasota #Ballet #Ashton | The Sarasota Ballet
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A Tribute to Ashton features two of Sir Frederick Ashton's greatest ballets, 'Scènes de ballet' and 'The Two Pigeons.' Performed to live music by the Sarasota Orchestra, under the baton of one of the great ballet Conductors Barry Wordsworth, March 10 - 11, 2017 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Don't miss out on this incredible performance, for tickets visit www.sarasotaballet.org/events/tribute-ashton #Sarasota #Ballet #Ashton | The Sarasota Ballet
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Combining ballet and jazz, Ashton's unusual and exhilarating 'Jazz Calendar' is truly unmissable. You can see 'Jazz Calendar,' alongside Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon's 'The American' and Ashton's hilarious story ballet 'A Wedding Bouquet,' this weekend (29 - 30 April) in our performances of WHEELDON & ASHTON. For tickets, or more information, visit www.SarasotaBallet.org or call 941.359.0099 | The Sarasota Ballet
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💃 On this day in 1904 The Royal Ballet's founder choreographer Frederick Ashton was born Ashton was one of the most influential dance figures of the 20th century. This fantastic photo series (1951) shows him backstage, applying make-up for The Sleeping Beauty 🎨 | Royal Ballet And Opera
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Sarasota Ballet at the Joyce Theater Review: Frederick Ashton’s Gift
Aug 18, 2022
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Discover more about the long awaited revival of Sir Frederick Ashton's Apparitions from renowned stager and choreologist Grant Coyle. You can see Apparitions as a part of Poetry and Liberty, 8 - 9 March at the Van Wezel, tickets at www.SarasotaBallet.org | The Sarasota Ballet
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The Sarasota Ballet performs Sir Frederick Ashton's masterpiece 'The Dream' alongside David Bintley's vibrant and exotic 'Still Life' at the Penguin Cafe, March 2 - 3 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, in Dreams of Nature. Accompanying the performance will be Principal Guest Dancer Friedemann Vogel and the Sarasota Orchestra, conducted by American Ballet Theatre Music Director Ormsby Wilkins. | The Sarasota Ballet
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Be dazzled this December by George Balanchine's classic Rubies, which is perfect for this time of year and reminiscent of holiday merriment! Experience the brilliance of Rubies, the central piece of George Balanchine's legendary Jewels ballet. Set to Igor Stravinsky’s Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra, this stunning work blends jazz-infused energy with classical elegance. With razor-sharp choreography, bold rhythms, and Karinska’s iconic ruby-red costumes, Rubies delights with charm, athleticism
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Enjoy this sneek peek at George Balanchine's extraordinary Bugaku. You can see this masterpiece, alongside works by Antony Tudor and Sir Frederick Ashton, 27 - 28 April at the Sarasota Opera House. | The Sarasota Ballet
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On this day in 1968, Sir Frederick Ashton's Jazz Calendar had its world premiere by The Royal Ballet with designs by Derek Jarman! The Sarasota Ballet recently performed Friday's Child from Jazz Calendar during the Company's international tour to The Royal Opera House as part of The Royal Ballet's Ashton Celebrated programming. Sir Frederick Ashton drew inspiration from Sir Richard Rodney Bennett’s Jazz Calendar based on the nursery rhyme Monday’s Child. With a playful touch, Ashton infused the
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Peter Rabbit and Friends comes to life in the 'Tales of Beatrix Potter,' Sir Frederick Ashton's enchanting ballet film. Don't miss out on this unforgettable and unique film. Tickets at https://www.sarasotaballet.org/events/principal-film-series-tales-beatrix-potter | The Sarasota Ballet
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Robert Helpmann and Frederick Ashton as ugly sisters in "Cinderella". Chor. Sir Frederick Ashton | Passionballet
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Grace, music, and memory intertwine as our dancers rehearse Sir Frederick Ashton’s 'Valses nobles et sentimentales' — a ballet once lost, now beautifully restored under the guidance of Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri. ✨ See this magnificent revival on stage as a part of Program Two - Written Motion. 🎟️ Tickets are selling quickly — reserve yours today. https://www.sarasotaballet.org/productions/p2-written-motion/ November 21–22 Sarasota Opera House Accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra #Sarasot
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The Sarasota Ballet announces company auditions for the 2026–2027 Season, contract opportunities include Principal and Soloist positions. The company is celebrated for its dynamic and diverse repertoire—including iconic works by Sir Frederick Ashton, George Balanchine, Sir Kenneth MacMillan, and Jerome Robbins, modern masters like Martha Graham and Paul Taylor, choreographers of today such as Jessica Lang and Sir David Bintley, and full length classics. 33-week touring AGMA contract Auditions: F
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Closing the program on a playful note with Sir Frederick Ashton’s 'Jazz Calendar'! 🎷✨ Inspired by the nursery rhyme "Monday’s Child" and set to Richard Rodney Bennett’s vibrant jazz score, this rarely performed gem dances with all the rhythm and flair of the 1960s. Each day of the week bursts to life with its own tempo, personality, and cheeky charm. With Derek Jarman’s kaleidoscopic costumes—bubble-wigs, skull-caps, and bold pops of color—this production shines with cinematic imagination. Jarm
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✨ Behind the scenes at The Sarasota Ballet ✨ Resident Guest Principal Misa Kuranaga and Principal Dancer Ricardo Graziano rehearse Sir Frederick Ashton’s Birthday Offering (1956) under the guidance of Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri, as the Company prepares for its highly anticipated return to Jacob’s Pillow. Next week, the Company travels to Massachusetts for seven performances at the iconic Ted Shawn Theatre, featuring Ashton’s Birthday Offering (1956) and Dante Sonata (1940), along with
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Enjoy a sneak peek of the seven must-see performances this Season, brought to you by The Sarasota Ballet. General Manager, Jason Ettore invites you to experience the internationally recognized artistry and programming of the Company. Now is the perfect time to select your seat, as single ticket sales are now available. You can also purchase your subscription, if you haven't yet, to take advantage of all the benefits Subscribers receive. Visit The Sarasota Ballet website to secure your seat for t
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The Sarasota Ballet would like to wish a happy birthday to Dame Margot Fonteyn. Born 18 May 1919, Fonteyn was one of the greatest ballet stars of the 20th Century, and beloved by audiences the world over. Through her performances in ballets such as The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake, as well as the many ballets created on her by the renowned Choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton, and finally through her legendary onstage partnership with Rudolf Nureyev, her impact on the world of dance has been trul
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✨ Next on stage: Program Two-Written Motion ✨ Ushering in Program Two is Sir Frederick Ashton’s 'Valses nobles et sentimentales', a romantic ballet lost for twenty-five years until its 2012 revival by The Sarasota Ballet. Continuing the Program is the return of Mark Morris’ The Letter V'. “No choreographer alive has a higher reputation for musicality than Mark Morris, and that reputation has been well earned over more than 30 years of marvelously eclectic creativity,” says The New York Times. Ro
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‘Symphonic Variations’: A Frederick Ashton Classic Returns
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Experience some of ballet's greatest choreography live at the Royal Opera House this summer in Ashton Celebrated. | Royal Ballet And Opera
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Your wish has been granted—now you can SAVE 20% off June performances of Cinderella during our Memorial Day Sale! Just use code MEMDAYWKND by May 27 >> http://bit.ly/2LW8md5 | Boston Ballet
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One of Sir Frederick Ashton's greatest masterpieces, Symphonic Variations, celebrates its 75th anniversary today. To celebrate, we're very pleased to release some never-before-seen footage, filmed and recorded on a single camera, in a photo call in 2011. Jonathan Higgins is playing the virtuoso solo piano part, and the stunning dancers are Principal César Morales and three of his former colleagues, Natasha Oughtred, Nao Sakuma and Elisha Willis. | Birmingham Royal Ballet
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Through the generous support of our loyal audience and our patrons, The Sarasota Ballet continues to fulfill our mission to enrich lives, captivate emotions, and strengthen the community through the art of dance. We are sincerely grateful to you. From all of us at The Sarasota Ballet, we wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving! In Celebration of Turkey Day, here is the Chicken Dance from Sir Frederick Ashton's La Fille mal Gardée. (If you squint your eyes, they look more like turkeys!)
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