Dayton Ballet moves into its 86th season with the artistry and athleticism Dayton audiences have come to expect. The 2023-2024 Season begins with a Season Opening Celebration: Prince Orlofsky’s Grand Masquerade in collaboration with Dayton Opera and Dayton Philharmonic to bring Act 2 of Johann Strauss, II’s Die Fledermaus (The Revenge of the Bat) to life.
In October, have a hauntingly good time with Dracula: Bloodlines — just in time for Halloween.
Get into the holiday spirit with the magical, family-friendly tale of The Nutcracker. Fall in love with Swan Lake in February set to Tchaikovsky’s romantic score. The season concludes with a repertory performance titled New Beginnings showcasing the new Artistic Director of Dayton Ballet.
The ballet transports audiences to 15th-century Transylvania and tells the story of how the noble Prince Vlad became the infamous vampire Dracula.
Travel with Clara as her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer sweeps her away to a dreamy Land of Sweets full of mischievous rats, brave soldiers, darling lambs, a Sugar Plum Fairy, life-size confections, and, of course, a dashing Cavalier.
Septime Webre’s Swan Lake is a perennial favorite, featuring gorgeous sets, beautiful costumes, and dramatic choreography that includes one of the most famous scenes in ballet.
The Ballet’s soon-to-be announced Artistic Director will handpick the repertoire for this performance, sharing a sampling of their vision for the next generation of the historic company.
