Lighting Up The Vail Stages This Summer Will Be Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet Of San Francisco, A New Dorrance Dance Production The Center Will Not Hold, Philadelphia’s Balletx As Part Of Its 20th-Anniversary Tour, A Balanchine Celebration Evening Featuring Festival Stars And Colorado Ballet, The Vail Return Of Paul Taylor Dance Company, The Festival Debut Of A.I.M By Kyle Abraham, As Well As Debuts And Appearances By Festival Stars Including Artists From New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Royal Danish Ballet, Philadelphia Ballet, And More!
Schedule Of Events:
Festival Performances:
7:30 Pm - Alonzo King Lines Ballet
"His Ballets Have A Way Of Sailing Through Sensations, Of Calming The Nervous System, Of Realigning The Body And Mind." – The New York Times
Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet Has Been A Major Creative Force In Dance Since Its Founding In 1982 By Acclaimed Choreographer Alonzo King. The Beloved Company Returns To Vail This Season With An Evening Featuring Two Recent Works By King: Ode To Alice Coltrane, Honoring The Legendary Spiritual And Jazz Icon, And Mother Goose, King’s Recent Collaboration With The San Francisco Symphony That Delves Into The Enchanting World Of Ravel’s 1912 Suite Ma Mère L’oye.
Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Festival Events:
9:00 Am - Master Class: Ballet With Unity Phelan
New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Unity Phelan Has Been Characterized As "Incandescent, With A Beauty That Seems Not Of This Era." Ms. Phelan Has Blossomed Before The Vail Dance Festival Audiences In Ballets Such As Agon, Apollo, And Stars And Stripes. Experience For Yourself The Meticulous Detailed Approach That Has Made Ms. Phelan The Ballerina She Is Today. Ms. Phelan Can Be Seen As Julie On Amazon Prime Video Series Etoile!
Location: Vail Mountain School
10:30 Am - Conversations On Dance With Alonzo King Lines Ballet
Join Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden For A Live Podcast Recording Featuring Special Guests From The Groundbreaking Alonzo King Lines Ballet. In This Morning’s Conversation, Explore The Company’s Return To The Vail Dance Festival With A Program That Includes Ode To Alice Coltrane—A Tribute To The Legendary Spiritual Jazz Icon—And Mother Goose, A Mesmerizing Reimagining Of Ravel’s Beloved 1912 Suite, Ma Mère L’oye.
Hear Behind-The-Scenes Insights Into The Creative Process Behind These Visionary Works And Get To Know The Artists Shaping Them. The Conversation Will Be Followed By An Open Audience Q&A.
Location: Vail Mountain School
10:00am - Tiny Dancer Tea Party
Tiny Dancer Tea Party
An Event For The Littlest Dancers With The Biggest Dreams. Boys And Girls Ages 4-7 Are Invited To Enjoy Crown And Tiara Decorating, A Dance Session, Meet-And-Greets With Festival Dancers, Snacks, And Fun! Includes One Children’s Size Festival T-Shirt. This Event Takes Place In The Social Courtyard At The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.
Location: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Social Courtyard
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