The Sarasota Ballet’s 2023 – 2024 Season will feature 7 programs showcasing the internationally recognized artistry and programming of the Company. New repertoire works for the The Sarasota Ballet include a new ballet by Jessica Lang, Edwaard Liang’s The Art of War, and a world premiere by Gemma Bond. Resident Choreographer Ricardo Graziano returns with some of his most acclaimed works and a world premiere, which will be his 11th one act ballet for the Company. Renowned as the ‘Father’ of Ballet in America, George Balanchine, is showcased through Theme and Variations, Who Cares?, and Emeralds from his masterpiece, Jewels. Mentor and a significant source of inspiration to Webb and Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri, Sir Frederick Ashton, comes to life with both humor (Varii Capricci), drama (Dante Sonata), and swiftness (Sinfonietta). And Webb continues to bring back beloved works by Johan Kobborg (Salute), Sir Kenneth MacMillan (Las Hermanas), Paul Taylor (Company B), Twyla Tharp (In the Upper Room), and Christopher Wheeldon (The American).

Program 1

Progression In Rep - October 20-22, 2023

FSU Cener for the Performing Arts

Program 2

Conflicted Beauty - November 17-18, 2023

Sarasota Opera House

Program 3

Moments of Meaning - December 15-16, 2023

Sarasota Opera House

Program 4

Graziano Celebrated - January 26-29, 2024

FSU Center for the Performing Arts

Program 5

Ballet Hispanico - March 8-11, 2024

FSU Center for the Performing Arts

Program 6

Portraits of Expression - April 5-6, 2024

Sarasota Opera House

Program 7

Inspirations - April 26-27, 2024

Sarasota Opera House