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Dancer Insight: Viktorina Kapitonova on Giselle

Discover what it's like to dance the title role of this iconic ballet.

Dancer Insight: Lily Price on Giselle

The corps de ballet drives the action in this romantic masterpiece.

Dancer Insight: Patrick Yocum on Giselle

With his fate in the hands of the Wilis, is true love enough to save Albrecht?

Dancer Insight: Paulina Waski on Giselle

She’s regal, courageous, and merciless. Get to know the queen of the Wilis.

Inside Look: Ballet Pantomime

Get an inside look at how dancers use pantomime to tell stories through movement, rather than words.

Spotlight: The Irish Wolfhound in Giselle

Get to know Griffin, the 150 lb Irish Wolfhound who is getting ready to make his debut in Giselle.

Sneak Peek of Giselle

Will it be happily ever after for these two young lovers?

Spotlight: Giselle

He loves me, he loves me not... 

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Giselle Synopsis

This is the story of Giselle, a lovely peasant girl with a weak heart and a passion for dancing. 

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Larissa Ponomarenko’s Journey with Giselle

Larissa Ponomarenko reflects on her relationship with Giselle, from dancing the iconic role to staging it for Boston Ballet.

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History of Boston Ballet’s Giselle

Discover the enduring legacy of Boston Ballet’s Giselle, one of the most beloved cornerstones of classical ballet.

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The Captivating Costumes of Giselle

Go behind the scenes of the Costume Shop and Wardrobe department to learn more about the hauntingly beautiful costumes of Giselle.

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Read the full story: The Nutcracker

It is Christmas Eve in a small town in Germany, in the 1820s. In the town square, the mysterious Drosselmeier presents a performance in his Children’s Theatre and then hurries off to the Silberhaus’ Christmas party with his gifts.

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Ten Things to Know about Mikko Nissinen's The Nutcracker

How well do you know Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker? Get the inside scoop on New England’s most beloved holiday tradition.

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Updating The Nutcracker and Swan Lake for Boston Audiences

Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen shares his process behind updating two beloved ballets.

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Balanchine and Boston Ballet—a lasting legacy

George Balanchine, "father of American ballet," has been with Boston Ballet every (en pointe) step of the way. From birth to today, his mark is indelible.

 
 

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Who is Jerome Robbins?

Get to know this extraordinarily prolific creator, whose work crisscrossed the realms of ballet, Broadway, film, and television.

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Who is William Forsythe?

William Forsythe’s influence extends far beyond the dance realm. Here are 10 things to know about the world-renowned choreographer.

 

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Artist and Athlete: The Health and Wellness of Dancers

Discover what it takes physically and mentally for dancers to thrive as both artists and athletes.

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Who Is Jorma Elo

Get to know Boston Ballet’s resident choreographer, Jorma Elo.

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Empowering Women through the ChoreograpHER Initiative

Six female Company dancers are sharing stories and having their voices heard by creating new works for BB@home: ChoreograpHER

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Becoming The Nutcracker Bear

Go behind the scenes and get your paws on the secrets behind Boston’s most beloved Bear.

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The Making of Mother Ginger

From studio to stage, bringing Mother Ginger to life is a feat as large as her skirt.

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New Company Artist Patric Palkens’ Holiday Homecoming

New England native Patric Palkens tells us about his first Nutcracker experience and what you can expect from him this holiday season.

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What to Listen For: Genius at Play

Get your toes tapping to the tunes of Genius at Play and explore the music Jerome Robbins selected for Fancy Free, Interplay, and Glass Pieces.

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Celebrating the Legacy of Jerome Robbins

Assistant Artistic Director Russell Kaiser reflects on working with Jerome Robbins and performing his Glass Pieces with New York City Ballet.

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Hit Play: The Music and Movement of Blake Works I

Four Company dancers share what it’s like to dance to the unique soundtrack of Blake Works I and rehearse with Bill Forsythe.

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Coppélia and The Nutcracker: Classical Ballet’s Dynamic Duo

From magical characters to high-spirited music, you’ll be surprised by how much these beloved ballets have in common.

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Coppélia

A romantic comedy of foolish fantasies and mistaken identities.

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Dressing the part: Costumes in Coppélia

Before the magic of Coppélia can unfold on stage, a bit of magic must happen in the Costume Shop.

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The Kids of Coppélia

For Boston Ballet School students, performing in Coppélia alongside Company dancers is a dream-come-true experience.

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Cinderella

A fairytale classic that sparkles with heart and humor.

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Telling the Cinderella Story

The magical fairy tale we know and love has taken many forms around the world and across the ages.

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Inside Look: Making Cinderella Sparkle

Take a peek inside the Costume Shop as the team works their fairy godmother magic on the costumes of Cinderella.

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Switching Roles from Dancer to Choreographer

Principal Dancer Paulo Arrais shares his process behind creating his first work for the main stage.

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Rhapsody: Music that Moves

With scores by composers from Gershwin to Tchaikovsky, Bellini to Debussy, find out how this music moves the stunning choreography of Rhapsody.

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Who was Leonid Yakobson?

Discover the courageous choreographer whose revolutionary works just barely survived Soviet-era censorship.

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Inside Look: The Making of a Tutu

Light, beautiful, and wonderfully ethereal, the tutu is a timeless symbol of classical ballet that has evolved over the years but remains an integral part of the art form.

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Human Geologies

“For many years I’ve been fascinated by this particular goddess,” the composer Esa-Pekka Salonen says of Nyx, the eponymous inspiration for his symphonic poem.

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Esa-Pekka Salonen: Meet the Obsidian Tear Composer

Get to know world-renowned composer Esa-Pekka Salonen whose powerful compositions, Lachen verlernt and Nyx, inspired Wayne McGregor’s newest ballet.

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Obsidian Tear Outfitted

Obsidian Tear is the first ballet to be styled instead of costumed—ever.

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What to listen for: Obsidian Tear

Dive into the music that brings Obsidian Tear to life with guest conductor Daniel Stewart and find out what to listen for when the curtain rises on this musically-rich program.

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Romeo & Juliet

“In fair Verona, where we lay our scene…A pair of star-cross'd lovers…”

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Deconstructing the Costumes in Romeo & Juliet

The costumes for Romeo & Juliet are as timeless as the tale...

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Five Ways John Cranko’s Legacy Lives On

This celebrated choreographer quickly made a name for himself and left a lasting impression on the dance world during his relatively short career.

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The Sleeping Beauty

King Florestan and his Queen have invited all the Fairies to the christening of the infant Princess Aurora.

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A Conversation on Chaconne

Stager Diana White and Principal Dancer Patrick Yocum share what it’s like to be part of the great legacy of dancing Balanchine’s Chaconne. 

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La Sylphide

A romantic tale of unattainable love set in the Scottish Highlands.

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Who is Bournonville

August Bournonville’s charming and distinctive style is on full display in La Sylphide, this spring at the Boston Opera House.

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Sorella Englund: Defining Character

The former soloist with the Royal Danish Ballet and expert on Bournonville ballets now teaches others how to bring characters to life in La Sylphide

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Inside Look: The Sleeping Beauty’s nymph costumes

Creating The Sleeping Beauty’s woodland nymph costumes

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Dancer Insight: Improvisation in Artifact

What’s it like to improvise throughout an entire ballet with up to 25 dancers following your lead? Find out from Soloist Rachele Buriassi. 

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Dancer Insight: Working with William Forsythe

We got the inside scoop from Company dancers Misa Kuranaga and Patrick Yocum on what it is like to work with the renowned choreographer William Forsythe.

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Top Ten Reasons to Subscribe

Get your tickets today for this vibrant season line up. Save money and unlock exclusive perks with a subscription.

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Meet Boston Ballet School’s newest choreographer

Meet long-time faculty member Igor Burlak, the choreographer behind Next Generation’s world premiere, Double Concerto.

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Faculty Feature: Margaret Tracey

Get to know Margaret Tracey, Director of Boston Ballet School and former principal dancer with New York City Ballet.

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Arthur Leeth: Celebrating 40 years with Boston Ballet

From washing laundry in wardrobe to dancing on stage, Arthur Leeth has done it all. Here are excerpts from our conversation with Leeth discussing his accomplishments since joining the organization in 1976.

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Meet Boston Ballet School Trainee Tyson Clark

Former Boston Ballet School Trainee Tyson Clark tells us about his training and what it was like to win the 2016 Princess Grace Award.

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The 1950s

As a young woman E. Virginia Williams faced limited opportunities in pursuing a dance career, she chose instead to focus on teaching and training dancers. 

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The 1960s

The 1960's saw the birth of Boston's first professional ballet company.

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The 1970s

Highlights of the 1970's included Margot Fonteyn, Natalia Makarova, touring with Rudolf Nureyev, a rock ballet, and The Sleeping Beauty.

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The 1980s

Boston Ballet leapt onto the world stage in the 1980's with tours to across the globe, from China to London.

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The 1990s

A historic Swan Lake, a new building, and the creation of the Citydance program were among the milestone moments of the 1990s.

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The 2000s

Boston Ballet began the new millennium with new faces and even more new works. 

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E. Virginia Williams: The Woman Who Started Boston Ballet

E. Virginia Williams founded Boston Ballet in 1963, making it the first professional ballet company in New England. Get to know the driven dreamer who started it all.

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Bringing Ballet to Boston Calling

Boston Ballet dancer Sage Humphries shares her excitement about creating a new work for Boston Calling Music Festival.

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A Historic Debut in Paris

Boston Ballet received an overwhelming response from audiences and critics for their Paris debut in April 2019.

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Ten Years of Next Generation

We’re going back to the beginning and behind the scenes of Next Generation

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A Day in the Life: Corina Gill

Follow Second Soloist Corina Gill and see what it takes to train as a Boston Ballet dancer.

Paulo Arrais

Meet Principal Dancer Paulo Arrais
 

The 2017-2018 Season

A season of works by the world's most acclaimed choreographers past and present.  

On stage: Kylián/Wings of Wax

“...visually provocative and outright entertaining.”

On stage: Boston Ballet Presents Robbins/The Concert

Catch a glimpse of opening night 2017...

Onstage: Boston Ballet presents Cinderella

Watch the trailer for Cinderella. 

Onstage: Boston Ballet presents Parts In Suite

Watch the trailer for Parts In Suite. 

Onstage: Boston Ballet Presents Classic Balanchine

Watch the trailer for Classic Balanchine, featuring three highlights of George Balanchine’s storied and prolific career. 

Onstage: Boston Ballet Presents La Sylphide

Watch an exciting preview of Bournonville’s La Sylphide paired with highlights from his best-loved works. 

Onstage: Boston Ballet Presents Genius at Play

Watch the trailer for Genius at Play, celebrating 100 years of ballet and Broadway legend Jerome Robbins.

Mischa Santora

Meet Music Director Mischa Santora

Onstage: BB@home: ChoreograpHER

Watch the trailer from BB@home: ChoreorgapHER 2018, celebrating works of six female artists from within the Company.

On stage: Full on Forsythe

Preview a daring and joyful program that fuses classic ballet and pop music, by the ever-inventive choreographer William Forsythe. 

Spotlight: Move Beyond the Ordinary

Discover the inspiration behind the 2019-2020 season.

Spotlight: rEVOLUTION

Explore works by three choreographers who revolutionized ballet.

Inside look: Lia Cirio’s Premiere for Next Generation

Get an exclusive first look at brand new choreography by Principal Dancer Lia Cirio.

10 Years of Next Generation

A look back at the first 10 years of Next Generation, initiated by Margaret Tracey

On stage: Boston Ballet presents Rhapsody

Watch the trailer for Rhapsody, a program bursting with rarely-seen works and poignant premieres.

Celebrating 10 Years in the North Shore

Find out about Boston Ballet School’s dedication to the North Shore Community

Spotlight: Paulo Arrais' ELA, Rhapsody in Blue

Female power captured to magnificent effect.

Spotlight: Sir Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella

Get a sparkling sneak peek at Cinderella, when a bit of fairy godmother magic changes everything...

Studio to stage: William Forsythe's Playlist (EP)

Follow Soloist Roddy Doble and Second Soloist Chyrstyn Fentroy as they take a playful pas de deux from studio to stage.

Spotlight: ChoreograpHER Lia Cirio

Preview Sta(i)r(e)s, choreographed by Principal Dancer Lia Cirio as part of BB@home: ChoreograpHER.

Spotlight: Jerome Robbins' Fancy Free

Get an exciting sneak peek at Fancy Free, and sail into the spirited tale of three young sailors on shore leave.

Spotlight: George Balanchine's Chaconne

Preview a pas de deux that floats on air...

Studio to stage: Wings of Wax

A Day in the Life: Irlan Silva

Follow Soloist Irlan Silva and see what it takes to be a dancer with Boston Ballet. 

On Stage: The Nutcracker

See the magic on stage and make memories with the ones you love