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This program will include the Eccles Theater debut of 2by2, choreographed by the BalletNEXT artistic director Michele Wiles. 2by2 will be performed alongside classical guitar soloist Sophie Stanley. This piece is a breath of fresh air, enlivened by the vibrant rhythms of Brazilian street music. 

Second in the program will be the World Premiere of Michele Wiles’ Petrichor. Meaning the smell of rain, Petrichor is set to Max Richter’s Infra and once again features the company dancers of BalletNEXT and live accompaniment from the musicians of StringFX 

Completing the program is the Eccles premiere of the duet La Follia, by Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti. Commissioned and premiering originally in 2011, La Follia features strong ballet technique fused with modernism that is set to the Vivaldi sonata with the same name. The ballet, created on two powerful women summons serious balances and the tensions by the baroque music demand and all-out performance that is sure to excite. 

Park City's own ballet company, BalletNEXT, is partnering with the Park City Library to present "Best of Sleeping Beauty" - a one-of-a-kind performance of favorite moments from Tchaikovsky's classic ballet. BalletNEXT artistic director Michele Wiles has created a unique adaptation of the spectacular Marius Petipa ballet, set to an original arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s score, that is sure to provide an evening of nonstop magic. BalletNEXT dancers will be joined by the talented musicians of StringFX and the performance will be narrated by Park City's beloved children's librarian Katrina Kmak.

Please join us after the performance for a question and answer session with BalletNEXT artistic director Michele Wiles and the artists.

Thanks to generous support from the Park City Community Foundation and the Park City RAP Tax Grant, all tickets to this performance are free or donation based. We are grateful for your support of local Park City ballet!

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We are excited to be back at the Eccles Theater as part of the Park City Institute’s Main Stage Series!

The January 7 program will feature Night Realms with choreography Michele Wiles and music by Claude Debussy and Ottorino Respighi played by Koji Atwood accompanied by opera singer Beau Soir Jinxiang. 

The evening’s program will also include the Eccles debut of Between the two, a stunning new piece of choreography by Brian Reeder, exclusively created for BalletNEXT. With music by Caroline Shaw performed by Salt Lake string ensemble StringFX, the performance offers a captivating glimpse into the dynamic interplay between dance and music. This complex ballet marks the fifth collaboration between Michele Wiles and Brian Reeder since 2013. Between the Two highlights the dancers as a community as they explore the intricate relationships that bind dance and music together.

The final piece will be the Eccles debut of "Translucent Materials” which is choreographed by Michele Wiles and set to the minimalist pieces of composers Max Richter and Ludivico Einaudi. This piece takes you an emotional journey and showcases the talents of the individual BalletNEXT dancers. Translucent Material features evocative solo harp melodies performed by Bridget Jackson. 

BalletNEXT is thrilled to be returning to the Talisker Club for another performance for Talisker members!

BalletNEXT is bringing our one-of-a-kind production of “Nutcracker’s Greatest Hits” back to the Santy! Join us on on of three evenings to see this unique Park City adaptation of the beloved holiday classic featuring an original narration of the Nutcracker tale provided by children’s librarian Katrina Kmak.

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Nutcracker's Greatest Hits

Join us for Works in Process - a behind the scenes look at the BalletNEXT creative process featuring a preview of an all-new work by acclaimed choreographer Brian Reeder entitled Between the Two. Artistic Director Michele Wiles and the dancers of BalletNEXT will walk the audience through the choreographic process alongside live music from Salt Lake based ensemble StringFX. The program will be followed by a question and answer session with Michele, the dancers, and musicians.

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Join us for a fun filled evening of ballet, live music and story telling as we dive into an original adaptation of some of the most memorable moments from the classic ballet Swan Lake. Our reimagined retelling of this worldwide favorite features all new choreography from BalletNEXT artistic director Michele Wiles, a unique arrangement and live performance from the musicians of StringFX, and an accompanying narration of the tale of Swan Lake provided by Park City Children's Librarian Katrina Kmak. This next installment of our family friendly performances at the Park City Library is sure to provide a magical encounter with a beloved classic, told in an entirely new way! The performance will be followed by a Q&A.

All groups who donate $50 or more will receive an invitation to pre-performance craft at the Library, hosted by Katrina Kmak. We are grateful for all support of Park City ballet!

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Join us for a special opportunity to experience the dancers of BalletNEXT workshop upcoming new works alongside live music performances as artistic director and choreographer Michele Wiles walks the audience through the Company's creative process from concept to choreography to the stage. This is a rare opportunity to experience exciting new dance as it is emerging and get to know the BalletNEXT company. The evening's program will include a sneak peak at a completely new piece of choreography by Brian Reeder as well as never before seen choreography from Michele Wiles. The program will be followed by a question and answer session with Michele, the dancers, and musicians.

Thanks to generous support from the Park City RAP Tax Grant, all tickets to this performance are donation based.

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BalletNEXT is excited to bring a one night only of original works from the choreographers of today to the Santy Auditorium. This collection of contemporary choreography is inspired by the music created for solo cello, guitar, and harp. Michele Wiles , artistic director of BalletNEXT will have TWO world premieres on the program. The evening will also include a special Park City debut of "Different Homes" by Brian Reeder. Kaitlin Findlay of String Fx will be playing some of greatest music created for solo cello by Benjamin Britten. This work was debuted in New York City at NY live Arts in 2013 with critical acclaim by The New York Times.

"“Different Homes,” a New York debut, was the most tenuous. It’s a duet of connection and disconnection for Ms. Wiles and Jens Weber. They join at the neck, elbow and wrist; their forearms entwine; and their bodies clamp together. But their palms do not touch." - New York Times coverage of "Different Homes"

This one hour program will be danced by the BalletNEXT dancers accompanied by three outstanding live string soloists. We invite the audience to please enjoy a question and answer session afterwards with the entire cast of BalletNEXT dancers and musicians

Anyone who supports BalletNEXT with a donation of $100 or higher will receive access to premium seats in a reserved section and an invitation to a post-show reception with opportunities to meet the Company.

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