PROGRAM I

CLASSICAL AND NEO-CLASSICAL BALLETS

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida opens its 2026–2027 season with an inspiring evening celebrating the beauty, elegance, and artistic diversity of ballet. This exciting program features internationally acclaimed choreography, beloved classical masterpieces, and contemporary works performed by the company's exceptional artists.

The evening includes Vicente Nebrada's Pentimento, the exhilarating Spring Waters by Asaf Messerer, Maestro Vladimir Issaev's Four Seasons, and the return of Corpus by Lusian Hernandez, an expressive contemporary work first introduced during the pandemic and now returning for a broader audience.

The program concludes with Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida's first presentation of the magnificent Raymonda Grand Pas, Marius Petipa's celebrated classical masterpiece set to Alexander Glazunov's glorious score. Renowned for its regal elegance, brilliant virtuosity, and breathtaking ensemble dancing, it provides a spectacular finale to an unforgettable evening.

From contemporary expression to the timeless grandeur of classical ballet, Program I – Classical and Neo-Classical Ballets showcases the artistry, versatility, and excellence that have become the hallmark of Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida.