Ballet22
presents
SUMMER SEASON
July 19-20, 2025
Cowell Theater at Fort Mason | San Francisco, CA
About Ballet22
Founded in 2020, Ballet22 exists to push the boundaries of what is possible in ballet by focusing on producing and presenting works that break gender normative traditions, specifically by presenting men, trans, and non-binary artists “en pointe.” The company is also dedicated to commissioning works that bring LGBTQIA+ representation to the art form. The company is directed by Executive Director & Co-Founder Theresa Knudson, and Co-Directors Lorris Eichinger and Daniel R. Durrett
Since its founding, Ballet22 has produced seven full length live productions and has commissioned fourteen new ballet works that contribute to queer representation in the ballet world. In addition the company has created digital programs, award winning dance films, and has toured to Santa Barbara, CA, and Boise, ID. The company was named Dance Magazine “25 to Watch” in 2022 and received an Isadora Duncan Dance Award Nomination for the 2021-22 season for Outstanding Achievement in Performance – Company.
Summer Season 2025 is Co-Directed by Lorris Eichinger, Daniel R. Durrett, and Theresa Knudson. This production was made possible by critical funding from Isaac Hall, Megan Somogyi, David Meders, and the many donors that have contributed to ensure the artists of Ballet22 are compensated. Thank you to Nikolay for providing custom pointe shoes, and Oscar Perez of Performa Physical Therapy & Pilates for providing physical therapy and care for the dancers during this process.
Note from the Directors
Thank you for joining us for Ballet22’s Summer Season 2025. We are thrilled to be gathered together to celebrate queer, trans, and non-binary ballet dancers and their undeniable contributions to ballet.
Classical
Restaging
Commission
Ballet22 performances show reverence to the classical art form while renouncing the establishment that has upheld toxic standards in the name of tradition. These performances are both a celebration and a protest. You are witnessing ballet history as the dancers and choreographers blaze a new trail for the future for the craft.
Thank you, always, to the dancers and choreographers for your bravery, your beauty, and for sharing yourselves as artists and humans with the world. You are the heart and soul of Ballet22.
We want you to enjoy this experience fully. Please clap and cheer for the dancers as they take a bow, enjoy a beverage, and follow us on social media to stay up to date on our upcoming projects.
Thank you all for being here at the Cowell Theater to support the work and mission of Ballet22! Enjoy the show!
With gratitude,
Theresa, Lorris, & Daniel
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Ballet22 commissions new works every year. Ballet22 is the only company in the world dedicated to this work, allowing ballet choreographers to explore uncharted territory with their craft.
Ballet22 is an act of love and service to both the queer community, the dance community, and specifically to all of the queer people involved in the ballet community.
Ballet22 has been life-changing for dancers, choreographers, and audiences, and we hope you will continue to support Ballet22 in producing this profound and impactful work.