Ballet San Antonio

Geographic areas served: San Antonio, TX and South Central Texas

Programs: The program income consists of the following major performances:cinderella - approximately 4,500 servedthe season opened at the lila cockrell theatre with the beloved fairy tale, cinderalla. A production for all ages, ballet san antonio brought in one of the most renowned choreographers of our time, ben stevenson, former artistic director of houston ballet. Set to prokofiev's enchanting score and enhanced with gorgeous sets and costumes. It was a dazzling show that made you believe in happily ever after. The nutcracker approximately 16,000 servedit was presented at the majestic theater. The san antonio symphony and ballet san antonio collaborated in this celebrated rendition of the timeless children's tale. Inspired by tchaikovsky's unforgettable score and artistic director gabriel zertuche's choreography, the company's professional artists accompanied the best young local talent on clara's dreamy travels to the kingdom of sweets. Firebird approximately 1,200 servedit was presented at the carver community cultural center. Based on russian folk tales of the magical glowing bird, this classic set to music by the great igor stravinsky and choreography by philip otto, follows the journey of prince ivan as he seeks to win the heart of his princess. The production was combined with a mixed-repertory performance, featuring pieces choreographed by artistic director gabriel zertuche. Ballet in the park - approximately 1,000 servedthe free community performances at travis park featured classical, cultural and contemporary works from ballet san antonio's repertoire.