Dance

World Ballet Festival: BALLET BLOCKBUSTERS presented by Gorskaya-Hartwick Productions

June 7 - 9

Pantages Theatre

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Best of Ballet LIVE in Minneapolis!

See ballet stars from the American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Los Angeles Ballet, and World Ballet Company, as well as local companies’ presentations, such as Ballet Minnesota and Ballet Royale Minnesota, performing on one stage.

Choose your program, or join us for all three spectacular nights:

Friday • June 7 • 7 p.m.

BALLET BLOCKBUSTERS. Day 1
On the first night, see SFB principal dancer Aaron Robison gracing the stage, witness a rarely performed Dying Swan solo, enjoy the pas de deux from Flames of Paris, experience the delightful Flower Festival in Genzano and more!

Special guests: Sasha De Sola and Aaron Robison (San Francisco Ballet).

Saturday • June 8 • 7 p.m.

BALLET BLOCKBUSTERS. Day 2
See all must-see classics at once, from Little Swans to the Balcony Scene of Romeo and Juliet, from Don Quixote to the fiery Carmen solo. Our Master of Ceremonies, the fan-favorite Jester from Swan Lake, starts the evening off with a bang.

Special guests: Isabella Boylston & James Whiteside (American Ballet Theatre).

Sunday • June 9 • 6 p.m.

BALLET BLOCKBUSTERS. Day 3
A dazzling array of ballet programming kicks off with the virtuosic Gopak solo. The special guest stars, Isabella Boylston & James Whiteside (American Ballet Theatre) will perform the Pas de Deux from The Seasons, along with much more! Don’t miss the local presentations and the grand finale!

Special guests: Isabella Boylston & James Whiteside (American Ballet Theatre).