THE SARASOTA BALLET

The Sarasota Ballet enters its 30th Season with an exciting range of repertoire, including many ballets by some of the most celebrated and prestigious choreographers and composers of the ballet world. Under the leadership of Iain Webb, The Sarasota Ballet has achieved national and international critical acclaim. With a mission to enrich lives THE SARASOTA BALLET SCHOOL OFFERS THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF The Sarasota Ballet School offers the highest standard of ballet training in the area and is the only Ballet School affiliated with a professional Company. The mission of The Sarasota Ballet School is to enrich the lives of our students through the discipline of classical ballet through focused training and regular feedback. We treat all our students with love and respect.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscriptions starting from $266. This subscription includes all 7 productions of the 2021 - 2022 Season programs from October 2021 - April 2022. This is the best way to thoroughly enjoy the critically acclaimed. Sarasota Ballet. • Up to 15% discount on all tickets within the subscription. DANCERS OF THE SARASOTA BALLET Danielle Brown. Marcelo Gomes danced for two decades with American Ballet Theatre. View Profile. Marcelo Gomes (Guest Artist) Ricardo Graziano joined The Sarasota Ballet in 2010 and was promoted to Principal in 2011. View Profile. Ricardo Graziano. Kate Honea Born -

TRAINEE PROGRAM

Trainee Program. YAGP PARTNER SCHOOL. 2021-22 SEASON. We are now accepting video and in-person auditions for our 21/22 Trainee Program. Our hope is that we will be able to run the program as 'normally' as possible, however during 20/21, we were able to run a safe in-person program with strict health and safety protocols. COMPANY PERFORMANCES Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet DANCE - THE NEXT GENERATION IS THE SARASOTA BALLET'S In 1991 the goal of Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) was to nurture the development of the entire individual with emphasis on discipline and self-esteem and the desire for higher education. It was initially planned that the students who attained high academic levels would be given the opportunity to continue their studies on scholarship at the University of South Florida (USF) if they did THE SARASOTA BALLET STAFF Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet

DIGITAL PROGRAM 7

The Sarasota Ballet's Digital Program 7 features: Sir Frederick Ashton's Birthday Offering A rich and sumptuous display, Ashton's Birthday Offering was crafted as a pièce d'occasion for The Royal Ballet's 25th anniversary in May of 1956. Seven couples, in elegant costumes by André Levasseur, make a grand entrance to music by Alexander Glazunov, arranged by Robert Irving, then perform a DIERDRE MILES BURGER, ASSISTANT EDUCATION DIRECTOR Dierdre Miles Burger, Assistant Education Director. Born in Burlington, Massachusetts, Dierdre Miles Burger joined the Boston Ballet Corps de Ballet in 1974. From 1978 until 1982 Miles Burger danced in New York City and with Houston Ballet before returning to Boston Ballet in 1983. During her career she danced countless principal roles in the

THE SARASOTA BALLET

The Sarasota Ballet enters its 30th Season with an exciting range of repertoire, including many ballets by some of the most celebrated and prestigious choreographers and composers of the ballet world. Under the leadership of Iain Webb, The Sarasota Ballet has achieved national and international critical acclaim. With a mission to enrich lives THE SARASOTA BALLET SCHOOL OFFERS THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF The Sarasota Ballet School offers the highest standard of ballet training in the area and is the only Ballet School affiliated with a professional Company. The mission of The Sarasota Ballet School is to enrich the lives of our students through the discipline of classical ballet through focused training and regular feedback. We treat all our students with love and respect.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscriptions starting from $266. This subscription includes all 7 productions of the 2021 - 2022 Season programs from October 2021 - April 2022. This is the best way to thoroughly enjoy the critically acclaimed. Sarasota Ballet. • Up to 15% discount on all tickets within the subscription. DANCERS OF THE SARASOTA BALLET Danielle Brown. Marcelo Gomes danced for two decades with American Ballet Theatre. View Profile. Marcelo Gomes (Guest Artist) Ricardo Graziano joined The Sarasota Ballet in 2010 and was promoted to Principal in 2011. View Profile. Ricardo Graziano. Kate Honea Born -

TRAINEE PROGRAM

Trainee Program. YAGP PARTNER SCHOOL. 2021-22 SEASON. We are now accepting video and in-person auditions for our 21/22 Trainee Program. Our hope is that we will be able to run the program as 'normally' as possible, however during 20/21, we were able to run a safe in-person program with strict health and safety protocols. COMPANY PERFORMANCES Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet DANCE - THE NEXT GENERATION IS THE SARASOTA BALLET'S In 1991 the goal of Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) was to nurture the development of the entire individual with emphasis on discipline and self-esteem and the desire for higher education. It was initially planned that the students who attained high academic levels would be given the opportunity to continue their studies on scholarship at the University of South Florida (USF) if they did THE SARASOTA BALLET STAFF Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet

DIGITAL PROGRAM 7

The Sarasota Ballet's Digital Program 7 features: Sir Frederick Ashton's Birthday Offering A rich and sumptuous display, Ashton's Birthday Offering was crafted as a pièce d'occasion for The Royal Ballet's 25th anniversary in May of 1956. Seven couples, in elegant costumes by André Levasseur, make a grand entrance to music by Alexander Glazunov, arranged by Robert Irving, then perform a DIERDRE MILES BURGER, ASSISTANT EDUCATION DIRECTOR Dierdre Miles Burger, Assistant Education Director. Born in Burlington, Massachusetts, Dierdre Miles Burger joined the Boston Ballet Corps de Ballet in 1974. From 1978 until 1982 Miles Burger danced in New York City and with Houston Ballet before returning to Boston Ballet in 1983. During her career she danced countless principal roles in the THE SARASOTA BALLET SCHOOL OFFERS THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF The Sarasota Ballet School offers the highest standard of ballet training in the area and is the only Ballet School affiliated with a professional Company. The mission of The Sarasota Ballet School is to enrich the lives of our students through the discipline of classical ballet through focused training and regular feedback. We treat all our students with love and respect.

ADULT OPEN CLASSES

This unique air purification system works to limit the spread of viral particles. In-Person classes are $15 per class. We are still offering all classes virtually via Zoom - just $8 per class! Schedule is below. Registration is required - for new students please contact us at: education@sarasotaballet.org

2021 - 2022 SEASON

FSU Center for the Performing Arts. 5555 North Tamiami Trail. Sarasota, FL 34243. United States. 941.359.0099. Buy Tickets. The Sarasota Ballet's 2021 - 2022 Season. We are ecstatic to announce our 2021 - 2022 Season and the return to full in-person theater programming. This Season also marks Director Iain Webb’s 15th year

heading the Company

DANCE - THE NEXT GENERATION IS THE SARASOTA BALLET'S In 1991 the goal of Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) was to nurture the development of the entire individual with emphasis on discipline and self-esteem and the desire for higher education. It was initially planned that the students who attained high academic levels would be given the opportunity to continue their studies on scholarship at the University of South Florida (USF) if they did THE SARASOTA BALLET PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF ADULT The Sarasota Ballet offers a continuing education program for adults of all ages. From drop-in classes to workshops and special opportunities to connect with The Sarasota Ballet Company, there is something for everyone. With several levels of technique to choose from, the open classes allow you the flexibility to drop in whenever

you like.

DIGITAL PROGRAM 6

The Sarasota Ballet's Digital Program 6 features: Sir Frederick Ashton's Valses nobles et sentimentales Long considered one of Ashton’s lost works, Valses nobles et sentimentales was revived by The Sarasota Ballet in 2012 for its American premiere, the first time the ballet had been seen worldwide in over twenty-five years. It has been performed several times since for special occasions THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SARASOTA BALLET, UNDER THE The Board of Trustees of The Sarasota Ballet, under the tireless leadership of Chair Richard Johnson, diligently oversees the governance of the organization and is

VASLAV NIJINSKY

At the time he already had been heralded as the "eighth wonder of the world" and the "Vestris of the North". During his school years he appeared at the Mariinsky Theatre, first as a member of the corps de ballet, later in small parts. Nijinsky was graduated in the spring of 1907 and on July 14, 1907, joined the Mariinsky Theatre as a soloist. JOHN RINGLING'S CIRCUS NUTCRACKER 777 North Tamiami Trail. Sarasota, FL 34236. United States. 941.359.0099. Past Event. Run away with the circus to Sarasota this December with John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker. Continuing Sarasota’s circus tradition and bringing the spirit of the holidays to all, this family friendly ballet will enchant audiences of all

ages.

JOSEPH VOLPE

Joseph Volpe, retired General Manager of The Metropolitan Opera and theater and management consultant, was appointed Executive Director of The Sarasota Ballet in February 2016. Volpe first joined the board of The Sarasota Ballet in 2014 after a long history in the world of the performing arts. He spent 42 years working at The Metropolitan Opera

THE SARASOTA BALLET

The Sarasota Ballet enters its 30th Season with an exciting range of repertoire, including many ballets by some of the most celebrated and prestigious choreographers and composers of the ballet world. Under the leadership of Iain Webb, The Sarasota Ballet has achieved national and international critical acclaim. With a mission to enrich lives THE SARASOTA BALLET SCHOOL OFFERS THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF The Sarasota Ballet School offers the highest standard of ballet training in the area and is the only Ballet School affiliated with a professional Company. The mission of The Sarasota Ballet School is to enrich the lives of our students through the discipline of classical ballet through focused training and regular feedback. We treat all our students with love and respect.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscriptions starting from $266. This subscription includes all 7 productions of the 2021 - 2022 Season programs from October 2021 - April 2022. This is the best way to thoroughly enjoy the critically acclaimed. Sarasota Ballet. • Up to 15% discount on all tickets within the subscription. DANCERS OF THE SARASOTA BALLET Danielle Brown. Marcelo Gomes danced for two decades with American Ballet Theatre. View Profile. Marcelo Gomes (Guest Artist) Ricardo Graziano joined The Sarasota Ballet in 2010 and was promoted to Principal in 2011. View Profile. Ricardo Graziano. Kate Honea Born -

TRAINEE PROGRAM

Trainee Program. YAGP PARTNER SCHOOL. 2021-22 SEASON. We are now accepting video and in-person auditions for our 21/22 Trainee Program. Our hope is that we will be able to run the program as 'normally' as possible, however during 20/21, we were able to run a safe in-person program with strict health and safety protocols. COMPANY PERFORMANCES Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet DANCE - THE NEXT GENERATION IS THE SARASOTA BALLET'S In 1991 the goal of Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) was to nurture the development of the entire individual with emphasis on discipline and self-esteem and the desire for higher education. It was initially planned that the students who attained high academic levels would be given the opportunity to continue their studies on scholarship at the University of South Florida (USF) if they did THE SARASOTA BALLET STAFF Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet

DIGITAL PROGRAM 7

The Sarasota Ballet's Digital Program 7 features: Sir Frederick Ashton's Birthday Offering A rich and sumptuous display, Ashton's Birthday Offering was crafted as a pièce d'occasion for The Royal Ballet's 25th anniversary in May of 1956. Seven couples, in elegant costumes by André Levasseur, make a grand entrance to music by Alexander Glazunov, arranged by Robert Irving, then perform a DIERDRE MILES BURGER, ASSISTANT EDUCATION DIRECTOR Dierdre Miles Burger, Assistant Education Director. Born in Burlington, Massachusetts, Dierdre Miles Burger joined the Boston Ballet Corps de Ballet in 1974. From 1978 until 1982 Miles Burger danced in New York City and with Houston Ballet before returning to Boston Ballet in 1983. During her career she danced countless principal roles in the

THE SARASOTA BALLET

The Sarasota Ballet enters its 30th Season with an exciting range of repertoire, including many ballets by some of the most celebrated and prestigious choreographers and composers of the ballet world. Under the leadership of Iain Webb, The Sarasota Ballet has achieved national and international critical acclaim. With a mission to enrich lives THE SARASOTA BALLET SCHOOL OFFERS THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF The Sarasota Ballet School offers the highest standard of ballet training in the area and is the only Ballet School affiliated with a professional Company. The mission of The Sarasota Ballet School is to enrich the lives of our students through the discipline of classical ballet through focused training and regular feedback. We treat all our students with love and respect.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscriptions starting from $266. This subscription includes all 7 productions of the 2021 - 2022 Season programs from October 2021 - April 2022. This is the best way to thoroughly enjoy the critically acclaimed. Sarasota Ballet. • Up to 15% discount on all tickets within the subscription. DANCERS OF THE SARASOTA BALLET Danielle Brown. Marcelo Gomes danced for two decades with American Ballet Theatre. View Profile. Marcelo Gomes (Guest Artist) Ricardo Graziano joined The Sarasota Ballet in 2010 and was promoted to Principal in 2011. View Profile. Ricardo Graziano. Kate Honea Born -

TRAINEE PROGRAM

Trainee Program. YAGP PARTNER SCHOOL. 2021-22 SEASON. We are now accepting video and in-person auditions for our 21/22 Trainee Program. Our hope is that we will be able to run the program as 'normally' as possible, however during 20/21, we were able to run a safe in-person program with strict health and safety protocols. COMPANY PERFORMANCES Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet DANCE - THE NEXT GENERATION IS THE SARASOTA BALLET'S In 1991 the goal of Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) was to nurture the development of the entire individual with emphasis on discipline and self-esteem and the desire for higher education. It was initially planned that the students who attained high academic levels would be given the opportunity to continue their studies on scholarship at the University of South Florida (USF) if they did THE SARASOTA BALLET STAFF Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet

DIGITAL PROGRAM 7

The Sarasota Ballet's Digital Program 7 features: Sir Frederick Ashton's Birthday Offering A rich and sumptuous display, Ashton's Birthday Offering was crafted as a pièce d'occasion for The Royal Ballet's 25th anniversary in May of 1956. Seven couples, in elegant costumes by André Levasseur, make a grand entrance to music by Alexander Glazunov, arranged by Robert Irving, then perform a DIERDRE MILES BURGER, ASSISTANT EDUCATION DIRECTOR Dierdre Miles Burger, Assistant Education Director. Born in Burlington, Massachusetts, Dierdre Miles Burger joined the Boston Ballet Corps de Ballet in 1974. From 1978 until 1982 Miles Burger danced in New York City and with Houston Ballet before returning to Boston Ballet in 1983. During her career she danced countless principal roles in the THE SARASOTA BALLET SCHOOL OFFERS THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF The Sarasota Ballet School offers the highest standard of ballet training in the area and is the only Ballet School affiliated with a professional Company. The mission of The Sarasota Ballet School is to enrich the lives of our students through the discipline of classical ballet through focused training and regular feedback. We treat all our students with love and respect.

ADULT OPEN CLASSES

This unique air purification system works to limit the spread of viral particles. In-Person classes are $15 per class. We are still offering all classes virtually via Zoom - just $8 per class! Schedule is below. Registration is required - for new students please contact us at: education@sarasotaballet.org

2021 - 2022 SEASON

FSU Center for the Performing Arts. 5555 North Tamiami Trail. Sarasota, FL 34243. United States. 941.359.0099. Buy Tickets. The Sarasota Ballet's 2021 - 2022 Season. We are ecstatic to announce our 2021 - 2022 Season and the return to full in-person theater programming. This Season also marks Director Iain Webb’s 15th year

heading the Company

DANCE - THE NEXT GENERATION IS THE SARASOTA BALLET'S In 1991 the goal of Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) was to nurture the development of the entire individual with emphasis on discipline and self-esteem and the desire for higher education. It was initially planned that the students who attained high academic levels would be given the opportunity to continue their studies on scholarship at the University of South Florida (USF) if they did THE SARASOTA BALLET PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF ADULT The Sarasota Ballet offers a continuing education program for adults of all ages. From drop-in classes to workshops and special opportunities to connect with The Sarasota Ballet Company, there is something for everyone. With several levels of technique to choose from, the open classes allow you the flexibility to drop in whenever

you like.

DIGITAL PROGRAM 6

The Sarasota Ballet's Digital Program 6 features: Sir Frederick Ashton's Valses nobles et sentimentales Long considered one of Ashton’s lost works, Valses nobles et sentimentales was revived by The Sarasota Ballet in 2012 for its American premiere, the first time the ballet had been seen worldwide in over twenty-five years. It has been performed several times since for special occasions THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SARASOTA BALLET, UNDER THE The Board of Trustees of The Sarasota Ballet, under the tireless leadership of Chair Richard Johnson, diligently oversees the governance of the organization and is

VASLAV NIJINSKY

At the time he already had been heralded as the "eighth wonder of the world" and the "Vestris of the North". During his school years he appeared at the Mariinsky Theatre, first as a member of the corps de ballet, later in small parts. Nijinsky was graduated in the spring of 1907 and on July 14, 1907, joined the Mariinsky Theatre as a soloist. JOHN RINGLING'S CIRCUS NUTCRACKER 777 North Tamiami Trail. Sarasota, FL 34236. United States. 941.359.0099. Past Event. Run away with the circus to Sarasota this December with John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker. Continuing Sarasota’s circus tradition and bringing the spirit of the holidays to all, this family friendly ballet will enchant audiences of all

ages.

JOSEPH VOLPE

Joseph Volpe, retired General Manager of The Metropolitan Opera and theater and management consultant, was appointed Executive Director of The Sarasota Ballet in February 2016. Volpe first joined the board of The Sarasota Ballet in 2014 after a long history in the world of the performing arts. He spent 42 years working at The Metropolitan Opera

THE SARASOTA BALLET

The Sarasota Ballet enters its 2021-2022 Season with an exciting range of repertoire, including many ballets by some of the most celebrated and prestigious choreographers and THE SARASOTA BALLET SCHOOL OFFERS THE HIGHEST STANDARD OFTHE SARASOTA BALLETSARASOTA BALLET ACADEMYSARASOTA BALLET ADULT CLASSESSARASOTA BALLET COMPANYSARASOTA BALLET OF FLORIDASARASOTA CUBAN BALLET SCHOOL The Sarasota Ballet School offers the highest standard of ballet training in the area and is the only Ballet School affiliated with a professional Company. The mission of The Sarasota Ballet School is to enrich the lives of our students through the discipline of classical ballet through focused training and regular feedback. We treat all our students with love and respect.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

For those who wish to see everything The Sarasota Ballet has to offer, we offer a variety of subscription and ballet package options. Whether you're a ballet aficionado who would like to experience the entire Season with our Full Subscription, or a fan who might not be in the area for each performance and would prefer a Four-Ballet Package, there's certainly a selection to match your needs COMPANY PERFORMANCES Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet DANCERS OF THE SARASOTA BALLET Ricardo Graziano joined The Sarasota Ballet in 2010 and was promoted to Principal in 2011. View Profile

TRAINEE PROGRAM

Trainee Program. YAGP PARTNER SCHOOL. 2021-22 SEASON. We are now accepting video and in-person auditions for our 21/22 Trainee Program. Our hope is that we will be able to run the program as 'normally' as possible, however during 20/21, we were able to run a safe in-person program with strict health and safety protocols. DANCE - THE NEXT GENERATION IS THE SARASOTA BALLET'S In 1991 the goal of Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) was to nurture the development of the entire individual with emphasis on discipline and self-esteem and the desire for higher education. It was initially planned that the students who attained high academic levels would be given the opportunity to continue their studies on scholarship at the University of South Florida (USF) if they did THE SARASOTA BALLET STAFF Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet

DIGITAL PROGRAM 7

The Sarasota Ballet's Digital Program 7 features: Sir Frederick Ashton's Birthday Offering A rich and sumptuous display, Ashton's Birthday Offering was crafted as a pièce d'occasion for The Royal Ballet's 25th anniversary in May of 1956. Seven couples, in elegant costumes by André Levasseur, make a grand entrance to music by Alexander Glazunov, arranged by Robert Irving, then perform a DIERDRE MILES BURGER, ASSISTANT EDUCATION DIRECTOR Dierdre Miles Burger, Assistant Education Director. Born in Burlington, Massachusetts, Dierdre Miles Burger joined the Boston Ballet Corps de Ballet in 1974.

THE SARASOTA BALLET

The Sarasota Ballet enters its 2021-2022 Season with an exciting range of repertoire, including many ballets by some of the most celebrated and prestigious choreographers and THE SARASOTA BALLET SCHOOL OFFERS THE HIGHEST STANDARD OFTHE SARASOTA BALLETSARASOTA BALLET ACADEMYSARASOTA BALLET ADULT CLASSESSARASOTA BALLET COMPANYSARASOTA BALLET OF FLORIDASARASOTA CUBAN BALLET SCHOOL The Sarasota Ballet School offers the highest standard of ballet training in the area and is the only Ballet School affiliated with a professional Company. The mission of The Sarasota Ballet School is to enrich the lives of our students through the discipline of classical ballet through focused training and regular feedback. We treat all our students with love and respect.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

For those who wish to see everything The Sarasota Ballet has to offer, we offer a variety of subscription and ballet package options. Whether you're a ballet aficionado who would like to experience the entire Season with our Full Subscription, or a fan who might not be in the area for each performance and would prefer a Four-Ballet Package, there's certainly a selection to match your needs COMPANY PERFORMANCES Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet DANCERS OF THE SARASOTA BALLET Ricardo Graziano joined The Sarasota Ballet in 2010 and was promoted to Principal in 2011. View Profile

TRAINEE PROGRAM

Trainee Program. YAGP PARTNER SCHOOL. 2021-22 SEASON. We are now accepting video and in-person auditions for our 21/22 Trainee Program. Our hope is that we will be able to run the program as 'normally' as possible, however during 20/21, we were able to run a safe in-person program with strict health and safety protocols. DANCE - THE NEXT GENERATION IS THE SARASOTA BALLET'S In 1991 the goal of Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) was to nurture the development of the entire individual with emphasis on discipline and self-esteem and the desire for higher education. It was initially planned that the students who attained high academic levels would be given the opportunity to continue their studies on scholarship at the University of South Florida (USF) if they did THE SARASOTA BALLET STAFF Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet

DIGITAL PROGRAM 7

The Sarasota Ballet's Digital Program 7 features: Sir Frederick Ashton's Birthday Offering A rich and sumptuous display, Ashton's Birthday Offering was crafted as a pièce d'occasion for The Royal Ballet's 25th anniversary in May of 1956. Seven couples, in elegant costumes by André Levasseur, make a grand entrance to music by Alexander Glazunov, arranged by Robert Irving, then perform a DIERDRE MILES BURGER, ASSISTANT EDUCATION DIRECTOR Dierdre Miles Burger, Assistant Education Director. Born in Burlington, Massachusetts, Dierdre Miles Burger joined the Boston Ballet Corps de Ballet in 1974. THE SARASOTA BALLET SCHOOL OFFERS THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF The Sarasota Ballet School offers the highest standard of ballet training in the area and is the only Ballet School affiliated with a professional Company. The mission of The Sarasota Ballet School is to enrich the lives of our students through the discipline of classical ballet through focused training and regular feedback. We treat all our students with love and respect.

2021 - 2022 SEASON

The Sarasota Ballet's 2021 - 2022 Season. We are ecstatic to announce our 2021 - 2022 Season and the return to full in-person theater

programming.

THE SARASOTA BALLET'S INTERNATIONAL INTENSIVE The Sarasota Ballet's International Intensive is an exciting 5 week program for the aspiring professional dancer

ADULT OPEN CLASSES

SUMMER SCHEDULE June Schedule below - pre-registration is still required. COVID-19 update: The safety of our students, families, and faculty is of paramount importance. THE SARASOTA BALLET PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF ADULT ADULT PROGRAM. The Sarasota Ballet offers a continuing education program for adults of all ages. From drop-in classes to workshops and special opportunities to connect with The Sarasota Ballet Company, there is something for everyone. DANCE - THE NEXT GENERATION IS THE SARASOTA BALLET'S In 1991 the goal of Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) was to nurture the development of the entire individual with emphasis on discipline and self-esteem and the desire for higher education. It was initially planned that the students who attained high academic levels would be given the opportunity to continue their studies on scholarship at the University of South Florida (USF) if they did

DIGITAL PROGRAM 6

The Sarasota Ballet's Digital Program 6 features: Sir Frederick Ashton's Valses nobles et sentimentales Long considered one of Ashton’s lost works, Valses nobles et sentimentales was revived by The Sarasota Ballet in 2012 for its American premiere, the first time the ballet had been seen worldwide in over twenty-five years. It has been performed several times since for special occasions THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SARASOTA BALLET, UNDER THE The Board of Trustees of The Sarasota Ballet, under the tireless leadership of Chair Richard Johnson, diligently oversees the governance of the organization and is

VASLAV NIJINSKY

Born in Kiev in 1890, Vaslav Nijinsky was the second son of Thomas Laurentiyevich Nijinsky and Eleonora Bereda; both his parents were celebrated dancers, and his father in particular was famous for his virtuosity and enormous leaps.

JOSEPH VOLPE

Joseph Volpe, retired General Manager of The Metropolitan Opera and theater and management consultant, was appointed Executive Director of The Sarasota Ballet in February 2016.

THE SARASOTA BALLET

The Sarasota Ballet enters its 2021-2022 Season with an exciting range of repertoire, including many ballets by some of the most celebrated and prestigious choreographers and THE SARASOTA BALLET SCHOOL OFFERS THE HIGHEST STANDARD OFTHE SARASOTA BALLETSARASOTA BALLET ACADEMYSARASOTA BALLET ADULT CLASSESSARASOTA BALLET COMPANYSARASOTA BALLET OF FLORIDASARASOTA CUBAN BALLET SCHOOL The Sarasota Ballet School offers the highest standard of ballet training in the area and is the only Ballet School affiliated with a professional Company. The mission of The Sarasota Ballet School is to enrich the lives of our students through the discipline of classical ballet through focused training and regular feedback. We treat all our students with love and respect.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

For those who wish to see everything The Sarasota Ballet has to offer, we offer a variety of subscription and ballet package options. Whether you're a ballet aficionado who would like to experience the entire Season with our Full Subscription, or a fan who might not be in the area for each performance and would prefer a Four-Ballet Package, there's certainly a selection to match your needs COMPANY PERFORMANCES Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet DANCERS OF THE SARASOTA BALLET Ricardo Graziano joined The Sarasota Ballet in 2010 and was promoted to Principal in 2011. View Profile

TRAINEE PROGRAM

Trainee Program. YAGP PARTNER SCHOOL. 2021-22 SEASON. We are now accepting video and in-person auditions for our 21/22 Trainee Program. Our hope is that we will be able to run the program as 'normally' as possible, however during 20/21, we were able to run a safe in-person program with strict health and safety protocols. DANCE - THE NEXT GENERATION IS THE SARASOTA BALLET'S In 1991 the goal of Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) was to nurture the development of the entire individual with emphasis on discipline and self-esteem and the desire for higher education. It was initially planned that the students who attained high academic levels would be given the opportunity to continue their studies on scholarship at the University of South Florida (USF) if they did THE SARASOTA BALLET STAFF Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet

DIGITAL PROGRAM 7

The Sarasota Ballet's Digital Program 7 features: Sir Frederick Ashton's Birthday Offering A rich and sumptuous display, Ashton's Birthday Offering was crafted as a pièce d'occasion for The Royal Ballet's 25th anniversary in May of 1956. Seven couples, in elegant costumes by André Levasseur, make a grand entrance to music by Alexander Glazunov, arranged by Robert Irving, then perform a DIERDRE MILES BURGER, ASSISTANT EDUCATION DIRECTOR Dierdre Miles Burger, Assistant Education Director. Born in Burlington, Massachusetts, Dierdre Miles Burger joined the Boston Ballet Corps de Ballet in 1974.

THE SARASOTA BALLET

The Sarasota Ballet enters its 2021-2022 Season with an exciting range of repertoire, including many ballets by some of the most celebrated and prestigious choreographers and THE SARASOTA BALLET SCHOOL OFFERS THE HIGHEST STANDARD OFTHE SARASOTA BALLETSARASOTA BALLET ACADEMYSARASOTA BALLET ADULT CLASSESSARASOTA BALLET COMPANYSARASOTA BALLET OF FLORIDASARASOTA CUBAN BALLET SCHOOL The Sarasota Ballet School offers the highest standard of ballet training in the area and is the only Ballet School affiliated with a professional Company. The mission of The Sarasota Ballet School is to enrich the lives of our students through the discipline of classical ballet through focused training and regular feedback. We treat all our students with love and respect.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

For those who wish to see everything The Sarasota Ballet has to offer, we offer a variety of subscription and ballet package options. Whether you're a ballet aficionado who would like to experience the entire Season with our Full Subscription, or a fan who might not be in the area for each performance and would prefer a Four-Ballet Package, there's certainly a selection to match your needs COMPANY PERFORMANCES Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet DANCERS OF THE SARASOTA BALLET Ricardo Graziano joined The Sarasota Ballet in 2010 and was promoted to Principal in 2011. View Profile

TRAINEE PROGRAM

Trainee Program. YAGP PARTNER SCHOOL. 2021-22 SEASON. We are now accepting video and in-person auditions for our 21/22 Trainee Program. Our hope is that we will be able to run the program as 'normally' as possible, however during 20/21, we were able to run a safe in-person program with strict health and safety protocols. DANCE - THE NEXT GENERATION IS THE SARASOTA BALLET'S In 1991 the goal of Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) was to nurture the development of the entire individual with emphasis on discipline and self-esteem and the desire for higher education. It was initially planned that the students who attained high academic levels would be given the opportunity to continue their studies on scholarship at the University of South Florida (USF) if they did THE SARASOTA BALLET STAFF Connect With Us! Get the latest news from the Sarasota Ballet

DIGITAL PROGRAM 7

The Sarasota Ballet's Digital Program 7 features: Sir Frederick Ashton's Birthday Offering A rich and sumptuous display, Ashton's Birthday Offering was crafted as a pièce d'occasion for The Royal Ballet's 25th anniversary in May of 1956. Seven couples, in elegant costumes by André Levasseur, make a grand entrance to music by Alexander Glazunov, arranged by Robert Irving, then perform a DIERDRE MILES BURGER, ASSISTANT EDUCATION DIRECTOR Dierdre Miles Burger, Assistant Education Director. Born in Burlington, Massachusetts, Dierdre Miles Burger joined the Boston Ballet Corps de Ballet in 1974. THE SARASOTA BALLET SCHOOL OFFERS THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF The Sarasota Ballet School offers the highest standard of ballet training in the area and is the only Ballet School affiliated with a professional Company. The mission of The Sarasota Ballet School is to enrich the lives of our students through the discipline of classical ballet through focused training and regular feedback. We treat all our students with love and respect.

2021 - 2022 SEASON

The Sarasota Ballet's 2021 - 2022 Season. We are ecstatic to announce our 2021 - 2022 Season and the return to full in-person theater

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THE SARASOTA BALLET'S INTERNATIONAL INTENSIVE The Sarasota Ballet's International Intensive is an exciting 5 week program for the aspiring professional dancer

ADULT OPEN CLASSES

SUMMER SCHEDULE June Schedule below - pre-registration is still required. COVID-19 update: The safety of our students, families, and faculty is of paramount importance. THE SARASOTA BALLET PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF ADULT ADULT PROGRAM. The Sarasota Ballet offers a continuing education program for adults of all ages. From drop-in classes to workshops and special opportunities to connect with The Sarasota Ballet Company, there is something for everyone. DANCE - THE NEXT GENERATION IS THE SARASOTA BALLET'S In 1991 the goal of Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) was to nurture the development of the entire individual with emphasis on discipline and self-esteem and the desire for higher education. It was initially planned that the students who attained high academic levels would be given the opportunity to continue their studies on scholarship at the University of South Florida (USF) if they did

DIGITAL PROGRAM 6

The Sarasota Ballet's Digital Program 6 features: Sir Frederick Ashton's Valses nobles et sentimentales Long considered one of Ashton’s lost works, Valses nobles et sentimentales was revived by The Sarasota Ballet in 2012 for its American premiere, the first time the ballet had been seen worldwide in over twenty-five years. It has been performed several times since for special occasions THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SARASOTA BALLET, UNDER THE The Board of Trustees of The Sarasota Ballet, under the tireless leadership of Chair Richard Johnson, diligently oversees the governance of the organization and is

VASLAV NIJINSKY

Born in Kiev in 1890, Vaslav Nijinsky was the second son of Thomas Laurentiyevich Nijinsky and Eleonora Bereda; both his parents were celebrated dancers, and his father in particular was famous for his virtuosity and enormous leaps.

JOSEPH VOLPE

Joseph Volpe, retired General Manager of The Metropolitan Opera and theater and management consultant, was appointed Executive Director of The Sarasota Ballet in February 2016. Skip to main content

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