2008-2009 Season

..Swan Lake

.. October 23-November 2, 2008 Staged & Directed by John McFall

An enchanting fairytale of everlasting love, Atlanta Ballet proudly presents the beloved classic, Swan Lake. Come experience a sublime and lush masterpiece that ripples with lyrical romance, ethereal fragility, and dramatic grandeur. It’s the embodiment of classical perfection. The cornerstone of dance for more than a century, this ballet has wooed dance lovers for generations.

..Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker

.. December 5-28, 2008 Choreographed by John McFall

Magic can be hard to come by these days, but it is alive and well at the Fox Theatre this holiday season. Presenting more than 250 of Atlanta’s young dancers, Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker ushers in the season with an extravagant performance full of wonder and surprises–dancing Snowflakes, mischievous Mice, and lively Nesting Dolls. Nutcracker is a holiday treat, a story you grew up with, and one you’ll want to pass on to generations to come–an Atlanta tradition for more than 40 years!

..Dracula

.. February 5-15, 2009 Choreographed by Michael Pink

For more than 100 years, Bram Stoker’s Dracula has haunted our days and inhabited our dreams. Now he brings his tale of seduction and surrender to the grand stage of the Cobb Energy Centre. It’s a dark, dramatic ballet–a spine-tingling journey to Transylvania and John Harker’s destined meeting with an elegant vampire with a menacing bite. Sensuous costumes. Eerily supernatural effects. Dracula is a cinematic work that will usher in Valentine’s weekend with passion and bloodthirsty thrills.

..The Firebird

.. March 26-29, 2009

Three great choreographers! Two world premieres! One great weekend! Join us for an evening of unforgettable dance. We have two world premieres that we are very excited to share with you. Premiering a new ballet is Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director John McFall. His brand new The Firebird will transport you to a world of the unknown. Two characters cross paths, and enter an exotic world. The spectacular evening of mixed repertoire will also feature an exciting new artistic voice as nationally acclaimed choreographer Darrell Grand Moultrie joins us to create a world premiere just for Atlanta Ballet. Hailed as “someone to watch” by the New York Times, Moultrie was a recipient of a 2007 Princess Grace Choreography Fellowship Award and has created works for companies across the United States including Colorado Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet and Ailey II.

..Don Quixote

.. May 7-16, 2009 Choreographed by John McFall

Travel with Atlanta Ballet to sunny Spain for an evening filled with excitement, comedy, and true love. From Cervantes’ classic novel comes the lively story of Kitri and Basilio, two young lovers brought together by a very unlikely matchmaker–Don Quixote himself. Audiences of all ages will be thrilled by the dancers’ fancy footwork, colorful costumes, and contagious energy. It’s a ballet treat that is poignant, passionate, and sizzling with spice!