Fifty Years of Movement. One Unforgettable Night.
Celebrate the opening of The Washington Ballet‘s 50th season with a powerhouse program at the Warner Theatre. We honor our roots and boldly embrace the future.
Dance to the heartbeat of D.C. in a groundbreaking world premiere. Choreographer Chanel DaSilva and DC’s own Black Alley unite in An Artist’s Prayer for an electrifying collaboration that bridges the dynamic language of classical ballet with the enduring legacy of Go-Go. Rooted in the culture and sound of our city, this new work honors DC’s rich artistic heritage in an immersive performance you can only see with The Washington Ballet.
Witness the Legacy of TWB’s first resident choreographer, Choo San Goh, in Configurations. A landmark work originally created for Mikhail Baryshnikov, showcasing Goh’s signature musical sensitivity and sculptural beauty.
Find Your Center with Edwaard Liang’s The Art of War. Driven by a propulsive, rhythmic score by Michael Torke, the dancers move with a “quiet electricity” inspired by the fluid strokes of calligraphy, creating a striking moment of internal focus and profound clarity.
Feel the Soul of the blues with Trey McIntyre’s Blue Until June. Originally choreographed on The Washington Ballet, this heart-wrenching work, set to the iconic vocals of Etta James, transforms the stage into an intimate landscape of longing and vulnerability.
Be part of our legacy. Let dance move you.