2009-2010 Performance Season 

Sentimental Journey

Giselle

Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at 7:30 PM
State Theatre in Ithaca, New York

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The Ithaca Ballet presents its annual showcase of contemporary works, including the world premiere of Byron Suber's

basic black and baby blue etudes

This pyrotechnically dazzling piece is set to music by Prokofiev.

Other pieces include a revival of Larry Brantley's Trip-Tic and Tilyou's Revenge; the pas de deux from Romeo & Juliet; and the beautiful neoclassical ballet, Barcarola Veneciana.

*Final performance of the 2009-2010 Season*

Giselle

Saturday, April 24, at 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 25, at 3:00 PM

The Ithaca Ballet closes the season with the Ithaca premiere of the full-length romantic ballet Giselle. Choreographed by Marius Petipa and staged by Artistic Director Cindy Reid, Giselle has every thing needed for a romantic story -- a beautiful country girl, a nobleman, love, betrayal and forest spirits!

Gala Celebration

The Ithaca Ballet is proud to present a gala to celebrate its premiere of Giselle. Enjoy an evening of dinner, champagne and dance at the Holiday Inn Ithaca!

Saturday, April 24, from 5:30-7:30 PM 

Details will be announced soon. Tickets include a choice of premium performance seats and a champagne reception at intermission.

The Story of Babar

 Dr. Drosselmeyer & Clara in the "Party Scene"

Saturday & Sunday, October 24-25 at 3:00 PM State Theatre in Ithaca, New York

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Dancing elephants of all sizes and ages will take the state as we revive The Story of Babar with original choreography by Lavinia Reid. Based on the popular children's story by Jean de Brunoff, the ballet is set to narration by Peter Ustinov and the music of Francis Poulenc. Elaborately costumed by Ithaca Ballet founder Alice Reid, the ballet details Babar's odyssey from the city to his jungle home and is a true theatrical feast for the entire family.

*An Ithaca Holiday Tradition*

The Nutcracker

Choreographed by Lavinia Reid, and set to the familiar Tchaikovsky score, Ithaca Ballet’s Nutcracker is a treat for the whole family and an Ithaca tradition. Children of all ages will delight in Clara's victory over the mice and her voyage to the Land of Sweets.  The performance in Geneva and the Friday night performance in Ithaca feature a live orchestra -- the Fingerlakes Symphony Orchestra .  These performances are made possible in part by the Cayuga Radio Group, the media sponsor for The Nutcracker. 

Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 3:00 PM with the Finger Lakes Symphony at  the Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY

The Ithaca Ballet proudly continues our tradition of presenting The Nutcracker with live accompaniment provided by the Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Diego Garcia.  Tickets for this performance are available at the Smith Opera House box office, online at www.thesmith.org, by phoning  315-781-LIVE, and at the door.   For more information visit the Finger Lakes Symphony.

Friday, December 11, at 10:00 AM at the State Theatre in Ithaca - School Group Performance

For the second year, the Ithaca Ballet will perform The Nutcracker for school groups from outside of the Ithaca area, and for other special groups.  Tickets for this performance are available by presale only.  Contact Linda Warner (lw30@cornell.edu) for tickets and more information about this performance.

Friday, December 11, at 7:30p.m.
Saturday, December 12, at 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 13, at 3:00 p.m.

State Theatre in Ithaca

The Friday evening performance will feature live musical accompaniment by the Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Diego Garcia. Tickets for the Friday performance are $2 more than the regular ticket price. Tickets are available at the State Theatre Box office.