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Northrop Presents Ballet West
2015//16 Northrop Season
The Salt Lake City-based company will make their Northrop debut, accompanied by a live orchestra
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Minneapolis, MN (Aug 24, 2015) – Kicking off its 2015//16 Dance Season, Northrop at the University of
Minnesota presents Ballet West on Sat, Oct 3 at 8:00 pm. The company that starred in the reality
television show “Breaking Pointe” will present a sparkling repertoire accompanied by a full, live
orchestra comprised of local musicians.
Northrop Presents
Ballet West
Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 pm
Carlson Family Stage
Fancy Free
Who Cares?
with live orchestra
For over 50 years, Ballet West has been representing the very best in American classical ballet. While
traditionally specializing in classical repertoires from the 19th century, the company has expanded to
include works ranging from Ballet Russe to Fredrick Ashton to Twyla Tharp. Even the Deseret News says
Ballet West’s “execution of artistry is some of the best in the world.”
In its Northrop debut, this dynamic troupe presents an unforgettable evening celebrating the style and
grace of American music. The repertoire includes works from two of the most lauded choreographers of
our time. Jerome Robbins’ Fancy Free (the basis of the Broadway musical On The Town) follows the
story of three sailors on shore leave as they take Manhattan by storm and is accompanied by a toetapping score by Leonard Bernstein.
Set to a medley of George Gershwin’s greatest hits including “I’ve Got Rhythm,” “Rhapsody in Blue,”
and ”Embraceable You,” George Balanchine’s jazzy and romantic Who Cares? also evokes the joy and
magic of Broadway.
Artistic Director Adam Sklute leads the company, which is comprised of over 40 dancers. Sklute is a
former dancer, Ballet Master, and Associate Director of the Joffrey Ballet, and joined Ballet West in
2007.
Principal artists include Emily Adams, Katherine Lawrence, Christopher Ruud, Beckanne Sisk, Rex
Tilton, and Arolyn Williams.
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A sneak peek video of the evening’s program is available on here.
TICKETS
Single tickets: $64, $54, $44.
Season packages: Offer deeper discounts, best seats, and subscriber perks. More information and
ordering is available here or by calling 612-624-2345.
Group sales: Groups of 10+ save 15% off original ticket prices or 25% off for schools and educational
groups. To purchase group sales tickets, email nropgrps@umn.edu or call Bridget Reddan at 612-6251578.
Discounted Rush Tickets
$10 for U of M Students
$20 for U of M Staff/Faculty
$20 General Student/Educators
Rush tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in-person at the Northrop box offices
beginning at 10:00 am the morning of the performance. Receive two discounted tickets per qualifying
person with appropriate I.D. Rush tickets are based on availability.
Related Events:
Northrop Presents
Why does she book what she does? A look inside Northrop’s dance season curatorial process
Tue, Sep 22, 6:30 pm
Best Buy Theater
Free and open to the public
Director Christine Tschida offers an inside look at putting together the Northrop Dance
Season.
Explore the hows, whys and wherefores of planning the Northrop Dance season, with a
detailed explanation of the process, the challenges, and the curatorial impulse behind the
selection process.
Northrop Presents
Ballet West Performance Preview
Thu, Dec 4, 6:45-7:30 pm
Best Buy Theater
Free and open to the public
Gain insight into the performance at an in-depth conversation with members of the company’s artistic
team.
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Minnesota and communities beyond by celebrating innovation in the arts, performance, and
academics.
Artists and programs subject to change.
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Press photos can be found here.
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