San Francisco Dance Film Festival
Ballet22’s Intimité Révélée Film Premiere
& screening of Queer Dance Films
at ODC Theater
APRIL 27th, 2024 at 6:30pm & 8:00pm
SUMMER SEASON
AUGUST 9, 10, 11, 2024
ODC THEATER | San Francisco, CA
Mar 23, 2023 – Mar 26, 2023
Boise, ID
Evan Ambrose, Duane Gosa, Michael Holden, Durante Verzola
Epiphany Trolley Dance Theater’s Trolley Dances October 22-23, 2023
Amani Photography
Summer Season 2022
Live at The Cowell Theater
July 29th & 30th, 2022
Since its founding, Ballet22 has commissioned 7 new ballets that contribute to representation in the ballet world.
Named by Dance Magazine as “25 to Watch in 2022”, the company continues to prioritize commissioning works that bring inclusion to the LGBTQ+ community and experience in ballet.
This program includes excerpts of classical ballets that honor the technique and history of ballet, contemporary works re envisioned for an all mxn and non binary cast, as well as a world premiere.
Ballet22 Winter Gala Performances 2022
Live at The Great Star Theater
February 25-27, 2022
Ballet22 returns to the Great Star Theater this February to present the 2022 Gala performance. The performances will feature a mixed bill of classical to contemporary ballet that push the gender normative traditions. The program will feature beloved classics as well as the duet Symbiotic Twins choreographed by world renowned choreographer, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, and a world premiere by Durante Verzola.
Ballet22 Behind The Scenes Gala Event 2022
Live at The Midway SF
February 22, 2022
Ballet22 will present a sneak preview of selected works that will be performed at the Gala event later in the weekend. The evening will also include Annabelle Lopez Ochoa rehearsing her creation Symbiotic Twins and Durante Verzola rehearsing his premiere with the Ballet22 artists. The artists will perform an additional piece exclusive to this event. Attendees will also be able to partake in a Q&A with the Ballet22 directors and artists, followed by time to drink, and mingle.
OnBeat
Performed live at the The Midway in San Francisco, CA
November 4, 2021
Ballet22 presents OnBeat an evening of immersive ballet featuring contemporary ballets by Joshua Stayton, Myles Thatcher, Cristina Alejandra, as well as fan favorites from the classical repertoire. The show will include live music from renowned cellist, Sophia Bacelar, and Bay Area DJ, Trim.
Whether you are roaming the club or enjoying from a cabaret table top, we encourage you to drink, take video, and dance during the after party to have an immersive dance experience. The event will start with a happy hour, followed by a performance that will conclude with an after party.
Carmen
Performed live at the Great Star Theater in San Francisco, CA
September 3-5, 2021
Ballet22 presents Carmen and a new commission, The Dream of Fish, choreographed by world renowned Spanish choreographer,
Ramón Oller
The Best of Ballet22
August 27, 2021 at 7:00pm
Performed live at the Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara
Grand Pas de Deux from Giselle Act II: Roberto Vega Ortiz after Jules Perrot
Carmen (excerpt): Ramón Oller
The Three Odalisques from Le Corsaire: Roberto Vega Ortiz after Marius Petipa
Juntos: Joshua Stayton
I Will Follow You Too: Jehbreal Jackson
Heartbeats: Myles Thatcher
tōtum
Digital Performances
Ballet22 presents tōtum filmed at the Mint of San Francisco
by Concept o4
July 23-July 25 & July 30-August 1
Giselle Grand Pas de Deux: Roberto Vega Ortiz after Jules Perrot
Paquita Grand Pas de Deux: Roberto Vega Ortiz after Marius Petipa
The Three Odalisque from Le Corsaire: Roberto Vega Ortiz after Marius Petipa
Spring Waters: Roberto Vega Ortiz after Asaf Messerer
Carmen: Roberto Vega Ortiz after Alberto Alonso
Heartbeats: Myles Thatcher
tōtum
Performed live at the Great Star Theater in San Francisco, CA
June 18-20, 2021
Giselle Grand Pas de Deux: Roberto Vega Ortiz after Jules Perrot
Paquita Grand Pas de Deux: Roberto Vega Ortiz after Marius Petipa
The Three Odalisque from Le Corsaire: Roberto Vega Ortiz after Marius Petipa
Ballet du Funk: Nicholas Rose
Carmen: Roberto Vega Ortiz after Alberto Alonso
Heartbeats: Myles Thatcher
Digital Spring Gala
April 16th-18th & 23rd-25th, 2021
Filmed by Concept o4
Grand Pas Classique: Victor Gsovsky
I Will Follow You Too: Jehbreal Jackson
Coppélia: Roberto Vega Ortiz after Marius Petipa and Arthur Saint-Léon
Tango a La Distancia: Ector, Mokgatle, Barbosa, Ataide, Williams, Reed
Don Quixote: Roberto Vega Ortiz after Alicia Alonso
His Romeo: Joshua Stayton
Sleeping Beauty Precious Stones: Ballet22 dancers after Marius Petipa
Pointe A2B: Ben Needham-Wood
His Romeo
February 20th, 2021
Filmed by Concept o4
Free community screening of His Romeo, sponsored by the “Buy one, give one” ticket sales from Valentine’s Day Weekend.
His Romeo
February 12th-14th, 2021
Filmed by Concept o4
Choreography by Joshua Stayton
Breaking Ground
December 11th-20th, 2020
Filmed by Concept o4
Fritz’s Dream Pas de Deux: Roberto Vega Ortiz
Metamorphosis: Félix, Carduck, Henry, Goodman, Vega Ortiz, Durrett, Salvatore, Haynes, Bauer, Simonse
Juntos: Joshua Stayton
Before the World Ends: Hopuy, Méndez, Rovea, Rusiecki, Vega Ortiz, Battistini, Bolden III, Bauer, Ambrose, Haynes
Swan Lake Pas de Huit: Roberto Vega Ortiz
Mi Pequeñito Sueño: Omar Román de Jesús