UpFront: Heartbeats is the perfect Valentine’s date idea, featuring classical ballet favorites and new commissioned works! Join us for an intimate performance in our Studio Theatre at IX Art Park (Friday at 7:30PM and Saturday at 1:00PM) or at 29 North (Saturday at 7:00PM, Sunday at 2:00PM & 5:00PM).
Patrons can enjoy appetizers from El Mariachi and wine from DuCard Vineyards, plus a chance to mingle with the dancers and musicians after the show. This immersive experience is a Charlottesville favorite!
Studio Theatre at IX Art Park
Studio Theatre at 29 North
WHAT OUR PATRONS ARE SAYING:
“I love seeing the athleticism of the dancers and feeling the energy, all just a few feet away from my seat.”
“Dance, food, and wine in one evening? My Valentine’s plans are set!”
Each UpFront performance will feature live music and a mixed-repertoire program of dances, telling stories ranging from heart-wrenching to romantic.
MUSICIANS: Danielle Wiebe Burke (viola) and Shelby Sender (Piano)
CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKS:
A Windswept Remembrance (2013) and a New Work by Keith Lee, Resident Choreographer and Director of Diversity & Inclusion
Selections from Cinderella (2011) by Pedro Szalay
Requiem des Roses (2021) by Brandye Lee
Falling Leaves (Premiere) by Ruth Sherman
Silence We Made (Premiere) by Sara Clayborne, Co-Director/Co-Founder