Upcoming Performances
Past Performances
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Spring Showcase 2024
Beauty, Talent, and the Art of Ballet May 10, 7:30pm | May 11, 2:00pm | May 11, 7:30pm MMAC Theater 248 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023 An evening that features the extraordinary students of the Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program. This performance showcases timeless classical masterworks including excerpts from Swan Lake, La Bayadère, Fairy Doll, The Stone Flower, Flames of Paris, and more, as well as original ballets by award-winning contemporary artists Juan Rodriguez and Ashley Carter. *Day-of-show tickets are available for purchase at the Box Office beginning one hour prior to performance. Payment can be made by cash, check, or Zelle.
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Winter Showcase 2023
Elegance & Artistry December 12-13, 2023, 7:00pm MMAC Theater 248 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023 Witness the talented students of the award-winningEllison Ballet - Professional Training Program in a captivating evening of classical masterworks and original choreography. The program will feature selections from iconic ballets such as Coppélia, Raymonda, La Bayadère, and The Little Humpbacked Horse, as well as exciting original choreography by esteemed Ellison Ballet faculty members Edward Ellison, Eva Janiszewski, Evgenia Singur, Ashley Carter, and Juan Rodriguez. |
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Spring Showcase 2023 Passion & Power May 12, 7:30pm | May 13, 2:00pm | May 13, 7:30pm MMAC Theater 248 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023 The evening will present the students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program in a stunning assortment of classical masterworks and original contemporary choreography. The performance will feature thrilling stagings of Leonid Lavrovsky's Classical Symphony, Asaf Messerer's Melody, and the grand pas de deux from Diana and Acteon, as well as excerpts from Don Quixote, The Sleeping Beauty, and more... plus exciting new choreography by Ellison Ballet faculty and guest choreographers. |
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Winter Showcase 2022 An Evening of Masterworks & Innovations December 12 & 13, 2022 | 7pm MMAC Theater 248 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023 Delight in the extraordinary talents of the students of the Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program. Be transported to the majestic golden age of classical ballet with excerpts from timeless masterpieces including The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadère, Don Quixote, Diana and Acteon, and Coppélia. Revel in exhilarating ballets by Jolanta Valeikaite and contemporary artists Juan Rodriguez and Ashley Carter. An evening to enchant the mind and astound the senses. |
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Spring Showcase 2022 Extraordinary Talent, Sublime Choreography, The Power of Dance May 13, 8pm | May 14, 2pm | May 14, 8pm MMAC Theater 248 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023 The evening will feature the students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program in a stunning program of timeless classical masterworks and exciting contemporary choreography. The performance will include excerpts from Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Walpurgis Nacht, The Flames of Paris, Oceans and Pearls, Giselle, and more, as well as original choreography by Jolanta Valeikaite, Juan Rodriguez, and Ashley Carter. Masks must be worn while inside the theater space. |
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Winter Showcase 2021 Return to the Stage! December 13 & 14, 2021 7pm MMAC Theater 248 West 60th Street, NYC Preferred Seating: $60 General: $40 Students/Seniors: $30 The evening will feature the students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program in their first performance for a live audience since March 2020. The program will include stunning classical excerpts from Swan Lake, La Esmeralda, The Flames of Paris, La Fille Mal Gardée, and Oceans and Pearls, as well as original choreography by Jolanta Valeikaite and contemporary artists Ashley Carter and Juan Rodriguez. *Audience members age 12+ will be required to show in-person proof of vaccination upon entering the theater. Children between the ages of 5 and 11 who are not able to be fully vaccinated by the time of their performance, and those that are not able to be vaccinated because of medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, will be permitted to attend performances with proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the performance. Children under age 5 will not be required to show proof of vaccination or test. As a further tool to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we require proper mask usage for all patrons, regardless of age or vaccination status, at all performances. Please note this protocol is subject to change. |
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Vaganova Examinations 2020
Open to the Public for the First Time in Ellison Ballet's History March 13, 2020 March 14, 2020 [CANCELLED - Please see our COVID-19 updates for more information.] MMAC Theater 248 West 60th Street, NYC General: $35 ($40 at the door) Students/Seniors: $25 ($30 at the door) In a special event, you are invited to join Ellison Ballet as we open up student examinations to the public for the first time in our history. All exams (except contemporary dance) feature live piano accompaniment. Friday, March 13, 6:00pm Junior Ladies - Classical Technique & Pointe Exams | 6:00-7:30pm Senior Ladies - Classical Technique & Pointe Exams | 7:30-9:00pm* Men - Classical Technique Exams | 9:00-10:00pm* *Start and end times are approximate. There will be a 10-minute intermission between each student group. Audience members are welcome to see one, two, or all three of the student level exams! Saturday, March 14, 3:30pm Junior Ladies & Men - Classical Pas de Deux Exams Senior Ladies & Men - Classical Pas de Deux Exams *There will be an intermission between the junior and senior portions of the exams. Approximate run time: 1 hour. Saturday, March 14, 8:00pm Junior Ladies - Contemporary Dance Exams Senior Ladies & Men - Contemporary Dance Exams Junior Ladies - Character Dance Exams Senior Ladies & Men - Character Dance Exams *There will be an intermission between the character and contemporary portions of the exams, with a short pause between each group. Approximate run time: 2 hours. |
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Winter Showcase 2019
Talent, Beauty, and the Passion of Ballet December 13 & 14, 2019 8pm Ailey Citigroup Theater 405 West 55th Street, NYC Additional tickets available at the door! Preferred Seating: $60 General: $40 ($45 at the door) Students/Seniors: $30 ($35 at the door) The exceptional talent at Ellison Ballet is presented in classical and character excerpts from masterpieces including Don Quixote, La Bayadère, Coppélia, Swan Lake, La Fille Mal Gardée, Raymonda, and Chopiniana. These works, under the artistic direction of Edward Ellison, are staged by master teachers Bat Udval, Evgenia Singur, and Jolanta Valeikaite, alongside original contemporary works by the incomparable Cody Berkeley, and are sure to delight and astound our audiences. |
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Spring Showcase 2019
A Celebration of Romantic and Classical Masterworks May 17, 8pm | May 18, 2pm | May 18, 8pm MMAC Theater 248 West 60th St, New York, NY Click on Date to Purchase Tickets: Friday, May 17 8pm Saturday, May 18 2pm Saturday, May 18 8pm (Sold Out!) Preferred Seating: $60 General: $40 ($45 at the door) Students/Seniors: $30 ($35 at the door) The evening will feature the students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet in an assortment of timeless romantic ballets, classical masterworks, and contemporary innovations. The program includes excerpts from Act II of La Sylphide staged by international répétiteur Maina Gielgud, the rarely-seen Laurencia Pas de Six staged by Akop and Gaiane Akopian, Jolanta Valeikaite’s staging of the Scarf Dance from La Bayadère, and a thrilling new contemporary work by Maicon Oliveira! |
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Winter Showcase 2018 Classical Elegance... Passionate Artistry... Extraordinary Talent December 16-17, 2018 8pm Ailey Citigroup Theater 405 West 55th Street, NYC Preferred Seating: $60 General: $40 ($45 at the door) Students/Seniors: $30 ($35 at the door) The evening will feature the students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet – Professional Training Program. Class Concert: a beautiful demonstration of technique class created by Edward Ellison and Jolanta Valeikaite and accompanied by pianist Irina Fedorova. Other works include excerpts from August Bournonville’s Napoli staged by répétiteur Karina Elver, Vasili Vainonen’s The Nutcracker, Marius Petipa’s La Bayadère and Sleeping Beauty, Victor Gzovsky’s Grand Pas Classique, and exciting new works by Akop Akopian. |
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Spring Showcase 2018
Talent, Artistry, Passion & Power May 18, 8pm | May 19, 2pm | May 19, 8pm MMAC Theater 248 West 60th St, New York, NY Preferred Seating: $60 General: $40 ($45 at the door) Students/Seniors: $30 ($35 at the door) See the outstanding students of the Ellison Ballet Professional Training Program. The performances showcase works by geniuses of classical choreography of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Petipa, Legat, and Vainonen. Other highlights include original creations by Edward Ellison, Cody Berkeley, and Maina Gielgud (featuring her dazzling men’s piece Storm), as well as award-winning performances from Ellison Ballet’s recent success at YAGP NYC Finals. |
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Winter Showcase 2017
An Evening of Classical Masterworks and Contemporary Innovations The Ailey Citigroup Theater - 405 West 55th Street, NYC December 15 & 16, 2017 | 8pm Preferred Seating: $60 General: $40 ($45 at the door) Students/Seniors: $30 ($35 at the door) The students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet perform excerpts from the classical masterworks of Petipa, Vainonen, and Vaganova, as well as world premiere choreography by Maina Gielgud, Cody Berkeley, and Edward Ellison. Highlights include works from Paquita, Sleeping Beauty, Diana and Acteon, and The Nutcracker, as well as a new work to Schubert’s Ave Maria, featuring live performance by soprano Diane di Stasio and pianist Olga Bazilevskaya. |
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Spring Showcase 2017
Rising Stars of Tomorrow May 19, 7:30pm | May 20, 2:00pm & 7:30pm MMAC Theater 248 West 60th St, New York, NY Preferred Seating: $60 General: $40 ($45 at the door) Students/Seniors: $30 ($35 at the door) See the outstanding talent of Ellison Ballet, featuring its 2017 graduates — before they begin their careers in ballet companies around the globe! The program includes Arthur Saint-Léon's Markitenka, original choreography by Edward Ellison, Jolanta Valeikaite, Maina Gielgud, Ursula Verduzco, Pascale Autrand, and Akop Akopian, as well as award-winning performances of classical and contemporary repertoire from the school's recent success at YAGP NYC Finals. |
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Winter Showcase 2016
Where talent, artistry, and passion meet... December 17, 8pm | December 18, 4pm Salvatore Capezio Theater at Peridance 126 East 13th Street, NYC Preferred Seating: $60 General: $40 ($45 at the door) Students/Seniors: $30 ($35 at the door) The students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program perform excerpts from timeless masterpieces of the classical repertoire, featuring Jelko Yuresha's staging of Anton Dolin's male virtuoso showpiece, Variations for 4, set and coached by Maina Gielgud. |
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Spring Showcase 2016
Rising Stars of Tomorrow May 20-21, 2016 7:30pm MMAC Theater 248 West 60th Street, NYC Tickets: Friday | Saturday For tickets: call 1-877-987-6487 or click the links above Adults: $35 ($40 at the door) | Students/Seniors: $25 ($30 at the door) An evening of classical masterworks: Featuring the students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program. The repertoire includes recent YAGP NYC Finals winning pas de deuxs from Giselle and Don Quixote, as well as other works by the great Marius Petipa. Also featured will be original choreography by Edward Ellison, Erin Forrest, Jolanta Valeikaite, Jason Ambrose, Pascale Autrand, and Ursula Verduzco. |
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Winter Showcase 2015
Experience the awe-inspiring talent. December 18 & 19, 2015 8:00pm Ailey Citigroup Theater 405 W. 55th Street, NYC For tickets call 1-855-222-2849 or visit www.ellisonballet.org Adults: $30 ($35 at the door) | Students/Seniors: $25 ($30 at the door) Featuring students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet in excerpts from Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Le Corsaire, Napoli, and original choreography by Pascal Autrand and Edward Ellison. |
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10th Anniversary Celebration
May 15 & 16, 2015 7:30pm Symphony Space, NYC Commemorating a decade of offering world class ballet training, the evening will feature: Edward Ellison's critically acclaimed one-act ballet CARMEN Excerpts from Petipa's Don Quixote and Esmeralda, Vainonen's Flames of Paris, Gzovsky'sGrand Pas Classique, Legat's Fairy Doll, and Bournonville's Jockey Dance. Performed by both current students and esteemed alums of Ellison Ballet, currently dancing with some of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world. |
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Winter Showcase 2014
December 16-17, 2014 7:30pm Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, NYC An Evening of Classical Masterworks: Featuring the exceptionally talented students of Ellison Ballet performing works from some of the most revered repertoire of classical ballet. The program includes excerpts from such timeless masterpieces as Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadere, The Nutcracker, Flower Festival in Genzano, Don Quixote, and works by Sergei Legat, Victor Gzovsky, Edward Ellison, Erin Forrest and Jolanta Valeikaite. |