Ballets of All Time:

The Nutcracker:

The Ballet was composed in 1891 by Tchaikovsky, this timeless classic is the most performed ballet of the modern era. It wasnít until 1944 when the first production of The Nutcracker was performed in America by the San Francisco Ballet. Since then it has become a tradition to perform during the holiday season, as it rightly should. This great ballet not just has some of the most recognizable music, but its story brings joy to adults and children alike.

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Swan Lake:

Swan Lake is easily the most technically and emotionally challenging classical ballet. Its music far exceeded its time, noting that many of its early performers claimed it was too difficult and complex to dance to. Much is unknown of its original production, but its revised production by the famous choreographers Petipa and Ivanov is the base of the many versions we see today. Swan Lake will always be held as the standard of classical ballets and will be performed through the entire centuries to come.

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A Midsummer's Night Dream:

A Midsummerís Night Dream has been adapted to many styles of art. However, in 1962, George Balachine premiered his first full length (entire evening) ballet. A Midsummerís Night Dream, a Shakespeare classic, served as the base of Balachineís ballet. He gathered the music of Mendelssohn who composed an overture for A Midsummerís Night Dream and subsequent incidental music in 1843. A Midsummerís Night Dream is a popular and enjoyable ballet that almost anybody will love.

Peter Pan:

Peter Pan is a marvelous ballet fit for the whole family. The dancing, scenery and costumes are as colorful as the story itself. Peter Pan is fairly new to the realm of ballet. Because there is no ìset in stoneî way to carry out the piece, it can be interpreted differently by each producer, choreographer and music director. Although each production may be different, the story remains without much variation - and thatís why itís a classic.

The Sleeping Beauty:

The Sleeping Beauty was Tchaikovskyís first famous ballet. His music was just as critical as the dancing! The story of The Sleeping Beauty is an ideal match for ballet - royal celebrations in a magnificent castle, the battle of good and evil and the triumphant victory of everlasting love. What more could you ask for? The choreography was created by world renowned Marius Pepita who also choreographed The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. This classic ballet will be performed as long as the world turns.