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BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet whose dancers were named “among America’s best” by the New York Times, commissions choreographers from around the world to create dance that is “fresh, inclusive, and connects to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen). Under the direction of Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, BalletX has produced nearly 130 world premiere ballets by more than 70 choreographers, a record “few companies can match” (The New York Times).

The acclaimed company returns after its sold-out 2019 Kennedy Center debut at DEMO by Damian Woetzel. BalletX presents Jodie Gates’ Beautiful Once, a work created in honor of community, inclusion, and divine resilience set to recorded music by Son Lux; Takehiro Ueyama’s Heroes, which honors the citizens who played a role in Japan’s recovery after World War II and features live music by composers John Adams and Kato Hideki; Matthew Neenan’s Mapping Out a Sky, inspired by the unique rhythms of Stephen Sondheim; and Justin Peck’s Become a Mountain, featuring Baltimore-native composer and musician Dan Deacon performing live alongside members of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra.

BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet whose dancers were named “among America’s best” by the New York Times, commissions choreographers from around the world to create dance that is “fresh, inclusive, and connects to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen). Under the direction of Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, BalletX has produced nearly 130 world premiere ballets by more than 70 choreographers, a record “few companies can match” (The New York Times).

The acclaimed company returns after its sold-out 2019 Kennedy Center debut at DEMO by Damian Woetzel. BalletX presents Jodie Gates’ Beautiful Once, a work created in honor of community, inclusion, and divine resilience set to recorded music by Son Lux; Takehiro Ueyama’s Heroes, which honors the citizens who played a role in Japan’s recovery after World War II and features live music by composers John Adams and Kato Hideki; Matthew Neenan’s Mapping Out a Sky, inspired by the unique rhythms of Stephen Sondheim; and Justin Peck’s Become a Mountain, featuring Baltimore-native composer and musician Dan Deacon performing live alongside members of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra.

More about BalletX
BalletX expands the vocabulary of contemporary ballet for all audiences through innovative performances, world premiere choreography, dance education, and community programs.
When & Where
Multiple Dates
  • Dec 4, 2024, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: EST
  • Dec 5, 2024, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: EST
  • Dec 6, 2024, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: EST
  • Dec 7, 2024, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: EST
$40.00


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