COVID-19 Update
We are happy to welcome you safely to live performances at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center.
To ensure the health and safety of visitors to the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Salt Lake County Arts & Culture has implemented safety guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19. This includes socially distanced seating and requiring that masks be worn in the theatre at all times, including during the performance.
We appreciate your cooperation in complying with all Arts & Culture safety measures as we work to ensure the health and safety of our patrons, performers, and staff and remain open for live events.
For further COVID-19 safety protocol details, please visit the COVID-19 FAQ page or contact Patron Services at ticketoffice@balletwest.org.
Limited Ticket Availability!
To promote physical distancing, the Leona Wagner Black Box Theatre will be limited to 50 percent capacity, leaving ample room between patrons. With limited capacity, performances will sell out quickly! Plan ahead and purchase early for the best seats and prices!
Ballet Up Close
Ballet West II on Tour at the Rose Wagner
Get to know the next generation of Ballet West artists in the intimate setting of the Leona Wagner Block Box Theatre. Ballet West II has established a reputation as an elite touring ensemble, with the versatility to perform a broad spectrum of dance in venues of all sizes across the country. Now they bring their skill and musicality to Salt Lake City audiences. The performance will feature classic masterpieces Raymonda Pas de Dix and Swan Lake Pas de Trois. Resident Choreographer Nicolo Fonte’s high-energy Piece of My Heart set to the music of Janis Joplin rounds out the evening.
This production run time is approximately 60 minutes and does not include an intermission.
Masks are required for the duration of the performance.
ROSE WAGNER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
LEONA WAGNER BLACK BOX THEATRE
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE | ||
May 12 | Evening 7:30pm | |
May 13 | Evening 7:30pm |
PRE-EVENT SURVEY
Before attending, please take our health survey and confirm that you are free of any COVID symptoms. Once answered, a confirmation email will be sent to you that can be shown to health-check volunteers at the entrance to the venue. Confirmation emails are not required to attend.
CASTING
FOR THE MOST ACCURATE LIST OF PERFORMERS, BE SURE TO CHECK THE CASTING BOARD IN THE LOBBY.
RAYMONDA PAS DE DIX
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Music: Alexander Glazunov
Costume Design: David Heuvel
Lighting Design: Michael Andrew Currey
CAST FOR ALL PERFORMANCES
Grand Pas de Deux: Isabella Corridon, Connor Hammond
4 Couples:
- Amelia Dencker, Austin Dabney
- Rylee Rogers, Jacob Hancock
- Ella Schultze, Elijah Hartley
- Tatiana Stevenson, Loren Walton
Solo 1: Rylee Rogers
Solo 2: Amelia Dencker
Women’s Duet: Ella Schultze, Tatiana Stevenson
Men’s Dance: Austin Dabney, Jacob Hancock, Elijah Hartley, Loren Walton
SWAN LAKE PAS DE TROIS
Production Conceived and Produced: Adam Sklute, after original choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Costume Design: Peter Cazalet
Lighting Design: Michael Andrew Currey
CAST FOR MAY 12
Jumping: Mackenzie Bartlett
Partnering: Kennedy Sheriff
Male: Loren Walton
CAST FOR MAY 13
Jumping: Mackenzie Bartlett
Partnering: Kennedy Sheriff
Male: Austin Dabney
PIECE OF MY HEART
Choreography: Nicolo Fonte
Music: Janis Joplin, Featuring songs from The Woodstock Experience – Janis Joplin from Sony Music Enter¬tainment: “As Good as You’ve Been to This World”; “Maybe”; and “Little Girl Blue”. Also featuring from Janis Joplin’s Greatest Hits from Sony Music Entertainment, “Me and Bobby McGee”
Lighting Design: James K. Larsen
Lighting Recreated: Michael Andrew Currey
Costume Design: David Heuvel
CAST FOR ALL PERFORMANCES
Pas de Deux: Jazz Bynum, Robert Fowler
Ensemble:
Ginabel Peterson, Claire Wilson (Solo)
Jacob Hancock, Elijah Hartley, Connor Hammond
Stage Manager: Angelina Pellini
Production Manager: Michael A Currey