GRAND RAPIDS BALLET GALA | OCTOBER 5, 2024
Join us on October 5, 2024, at the Grand Rapids Public Museum for an exclusive event that promises to dazzle and delight. The night will begin with a sophisticated cocktail hour, followed by an enchanting performance. Gala attendees will enjoy special access to the museum for an after-hours exploration, culminating in a sumptuous seated dinner. The celebration continues with drinks and dancing, making for an evening of elegance and enjoyment.
Proceeds from the Gala will support the Grand Rapids Ballet, reinforcing our commitment to being a vibrant pillar of art, inclusion, and joy in the West Michigan community. Your attendance will help us continue to bring world-class dance to our beloved patrons.
Be part of this extraordinary event that seamlessly blends elegance, contemporary artistry, and philanthropy. Immerse yourself in the world of dance and support the Grand Rapids Ballet’s vision for the 24-25 season. Reserve your tickets or explore sponsorship options today to secure your place at the Gala!
GRAND RAPIDS BALLET PRESENTS SYMPHONY OF MOVEMENT
We are proud to kick off our 2024-25 season in October with Symphony of Movement, a dynamic first-ever collaboration between GRB and the Grand Rapids Symphony at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre. Conducted by GRSO’s music director Marcelo Lehninger, the symphony shares the stage with the dancers, featuring three acclaimed works and one world-premiere. Programming includes master choreographer Lar Lubovitch’s tender duet for two men, from his work Concerto 622, set to the adagio of W.A. Mozart’s famous clarinet concerto. Created during the AIDS crisis in 1985, the work reflects on the themes of friendship and support amidst challenging times. Aubade, choreographed by James Sofranko, is an emotionally charged pas de deux that loosely follows a story of the goddess Diana and a mortal man who enters her domain, set to a score by Francis Poulenc, featuring piano soloist Liz Ames. Ave Maria, also choreographed by James Sofranko, is a captivating duet accompanied by the ethereal music of Carlos Gomes, with the two dancers appearing to transcend reality, gracefully navigating a world suspended among the wind and clouds. The final work featured in the program is a World Premiere choreographed by Jennifer Archibald set to Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite. As a leading voice in contemporary dance, Archibald’s work is seen around the world, and this will be her third original work for Grand Rapids Ballet.
GRAND RAPIDS BALLET | 2024-25 SEASON
Grand Rapids Ballet is thrilled to present our highly anticipated 2024-25 season. This unique lineup features a blend of inspirational concepts, cutting-edge contemporary works, and euphoric story ballets, programming for everyone to enjoy.
The 2024-25 season kicks off in October with Symphony of Movement, a thrilling first-ever collaboration with the Grand Rapids Symphony on our Peter Martin Wege Theatre stage. In December, we ignite the holiday spirit with the 10th anniversary celebration of our beloved production, The Nutcracker. We soar to new heights in February with the enchanting Peter Pan at DeVos Performance Hall. Spring brings the return of the audience-favorite Jumpstart, where our dancers choreograph world-premiere works on their peers. We wrap up this exhilarating season with a time-travel to the 1960s in San Francisco with Be Here Now at Peter Martin Wege Theatre.
GRAND RAPIDS BALLET SCHOOL | 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
Train at Grand Rapids Ballet School, the educational branch of Michigan’s premiere professional ballet company. Grand Rapids Ballet School offers dance classes for all ages and experience levels, beginning with ballet training for students ages 3-19, plus adult and Adaptive Dance classes. GRBS offers classes with individual attention, personalized mentorship, choreographic and performance opportunities, live piano accompaniment, and a supportive community of dancers dedicated to achieving their goals. Visit our school page to learn more about classes.
