ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET 2010 SUMMER SEASON
Aspen Summer Season Tickets on sale June 1st
RIVER NORTH CHICAGO DANCE COMPANY
July 16 & 17, 8:00pm
Aspen District Theatre
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A windy city original, River North Chicago Dance Company returns to Aspen this July. An electrifying fusion of modern, jazz, Latin and popular dance, River North’s energetic and entertaining performances have made them one of the countries most popular dance companies.
“Purveyors of a silky, sensual brand of user-friendly dance.”
–Sid Smith, Chicago Tribune
DANCE FOR KIDS - RIVER NORTH CHICAGO DANCE COMPANY
July 17, 4:00pm
Aspen District Theatre
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Specifically tailored for families with children, this special hour-long, kid-friendly matinee is $20 for people big and small.
All seats $20
ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET
July 23 & 24, 8:00pm
Encore Presentation: August 3, 8:00pm
Aspen District Theatre
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After a 33-city tour and appearances at The Kennedy Center, the dancers of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet bring their grace, energy and athleticism home with a vibrant performance unveiling the world premiere of a new ballet by Spanish choreographer Cayetano Soto, and an encore of this winter’s stunning In Hidden Seconds by Nicolo Fonte. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is a gathering place for the finest dancers and choreographers in the country.
“One of the hottest tickets in ballet.”
–Pittsburgh City Paper
PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY
July 31, 8:00pm
Aspen District Theatre
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A perennial Aspen favorite, Paul Taylor Dance Company has been a major influence in the world of modern dance for over 55 years. Celebrating his 80th birthday this year, Paul Taylor continues to create new works filled with youthful energy and enthusiasm. With 16 powerful dancers, Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to Aspen this July for a one-night-only appearance.
“The American spirit soars whenever Taylor’s dancers dance.”
–San Francisco Chronicle
ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET & ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL
August 16, 8:00pm at Benedict Music Tent
Two of Aspen’s most loved arts institutions come together to present an evening of contemporary ballet and classical music. ASFB presents the premiere of their new ballet by French choreographer Thierry Malandain, filled with wit and poetry. Choreographer Helen Pickett’s stormy and zealous ballet Trace is performed to Rachmaninov and Ligeti’s fiery piano compositions.
Tickets for this special event must be purchased through the Aspen Music Festival Box Office: 970-925-9042
JUAN SIDDI FLAMENCO THEATRE COMPANY
August 25, 8:00pm
Aspen District Theatre
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The mystery and mysticism of Flamenco has been performed in Spain’s largest halls and darkest corners for centuries. Melding refined gentility with gypsy rhythms and passion, Flamenco has found mass appeal in the new world. Santa Fe’s Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company returns to Aspen on August 25th to showcase the ancient and timeless allure that is Flamenco.
“Dancers, singers, percussion and guitar will take your breath away!”
–Colorado Springs Independent