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:
6:00pm - A.I.M By Kyle Abraham
"Combining The Groove Of Hip Hop, The Gutsiness Of Modern Dance, And The Expansive Lines Of Ballet, Kyle Abraham Has Been Spinning His Own Inimitable Movement Vocabulary For Two Decades." – Dance Magazine
The Critically Acclaimed Contemporary Dance Company A.I.M By Kyle Abraham Makes Its Vail Dance Festival Debut! Led By Princess Grace And Macarthur Award Winner Kyle Abraham, The Company Is Celebrated Around The World For Its Engaging And Dynamic Performances That Are Galvanized By Black Culture And History. The Program Will Feature Abraham’s Homage To Nina Simone Entitled If We Were A Love Song And Abraham’s Celebrated Solo Show Pony, Along With Other Recent Works.
Location: Vilar Performing Arts Center
Festival Events:
9:00am - Master Class: Ballet With Chloe Misseldine
Making Her Vail Dance Festival Debut, Chloe Misseldine Is One Of American Ballet Theater’s Newest Principal Dancers. Promoted On Stage After An Extraordinary Sold-Out Performance At The Metropolitan Opera House At Lincoln Center. Described As Having The Rare Ability To "Not Only Access Strength And Delicacy, But Also The Ability To Weave Them Together In Real Time." Ms. Misseldine Is At The Beginning Of An Astounding Career. What An Exciting Opportunity To Learn From This Amazing Artist!
Location: Vail Mountain School
10:30 Am - Conversations On Dance With The Next Generation
Join Conversations On Dance Hosts Rebecca King Ferraro And Michael Sean Breeden For A Live Podcast Recording With New York City Ballet’s Exciting New Generation Of Principal Dancers: Chun Wai Chan, Mira Nadon, And Gilbert Bolden Iii.
These Dynamic Artists Are Shaping The Future Of Classical Ballet With Their Exceptional Talent, Artistry, And Fresh Perspectives. Hear About Their Paths To Principal Status, Experiences Dancing With Nycb, And Their Aspirations Both On And Off The Stage.
Location: Vail Mountain School Theatre
12:00 Pm - Dancing In The Streets: Balletx
We Are Thrilled To Showcase The Incredible Balletx In A One-Of-A-Kind Pop-Up Performance At The Intersection Of Bridge And Gore Streets In Vail Village. Come And Dance With Us At 12:00pm On August 3rd!
Thank You To The Town Of Vail For Allowing Us To Pop-Up Each Summer!
Location: Vail Village
1:00pm - Open House With Melissa Toogood
Join Artist-In-Residence Melissa Toogood And Other Festival Artists As Melissa Curates A Look At Elements Of The 2025 Festival.
Limited Tickets Available.
Location: Golden Peak Studio Tent
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