New Ballet, the institution that Silicon Valley looks to for excellence in the art of ballet, announces the 9th annual Fast Forward, Friday, March 27, 7 pm & Saturday, March 28, 2 pm at the Hammer Theatre Center. Fast Forward is a weekend of new contemporary ballet by emerging choreographers both local and from around the US and Canada.
The program offers New Ballet Company Dancers the chance to perform work that has been created specifically for them, and to grow as artists and be part of the creative process. In addition, the choreographers provide the audience with a behind-the-scenes understanding of the new works by discussing the choreographic process and providing context and insight into their inspiration.
Director, Founder and Primary Choreographer, Dalia Rawson founded New Ballet in 2016 and created Fast Forward in 2017. Rawson states: “I am thrilled to celebrate the Company’s 9th season of Fast Forward. It is a special opportunity for New Ballet to provide a platform for a diversity of choreographers to create new work, and for the dancers to be part of the creative process. It is always a favorite among both audience members and the dance artists performing on stage!”
Fast Forward will feature an exciting lineup of world premieres by a diverse group of choreographers.
The program includes a new work from Emmy Award-winning choreographer, filmmaker, composer, and educator Natasha Adorlee. Mariana Sobral, director of eMotion Arts Dance Co and former professional dancer, will also present a premiere.
New Ballet Artistic Director Dalia Rawson is collaborating with guest artist Erica Patton on a new piece. Studio Company dancers Deborah Le and Lyla Davey are creating original works for the program.
Montreal-based choreographer Julio Hong, known for his work with Cirque du Soleil and as host of “The Masked Singer,” will contribute a world premiere.
Jay Torres, artistic director of Latizmo—an inclusive dance company that empowers people of all abilities to express themselves through dance—will present new choreography.
Finally, Joseph Phillips, former principal dancer at the Mariinsky Theatre’s Primorsky Stage who has performed leading roles with American Ballet Theatre, Miami City Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet, will debut a new work.
This dynamic program brings together fresh voices and bold creativity on the New Ballet stage.
Fast Forward takes place on March 27 and 28 at the Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113. General Admission tickets start at $20 and Premium tickets are $147. For more information, visit https://newballet.com or call 408-924-8501.
Premium Tickets include access to the Hammer Theatre Center’s Curtain Call Lounge starting one hour before the show and at intermission, plus access to a post-performance Cast Party with the dancers, featuring sweet and savory bites and elegant wines from Del Dotto Vineyards.
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