The UNLV Performing Arts Center presents the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, described as "a breath of fresh air" by The New York Times, at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 30 as part of the New York Stage & Beyond Series. This company of 11 classically trained dancers performs an eclectic repertoire by some of the world's foremost choreographers, including Twyla Tharp and David Parsons.
Celebrating its ninth season this year, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet performs year-round at home in Aspen and Santa Fe, and on tour throughout the United States. This special partnership between two cities that are known for their talented artistic communities creates a unique cultural product and a strong dance presence in Aspen and Santa Fe. It also has established itself as one of America's leading contemporary dance companies and made its New York City debut at The Joyce Theater. In 2004 ASFB made its international debut in Canada and France.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is the presenter of the Aspen Dance Festival, a five-week summer festival that brings world-class dance companies to Aspen. The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet has two official schools, one in Aspen, one in Santa Fe, and a year-round Mexican Folk Dance outreach program in Colorado.
Tickets to the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet are $35, $50, and $80 and can be purchased at the Performing Arts Center Box Office at 895-ARTS (2787) or by visiting pac.unlv.edu. Student rush tickets are $13.50 each and available one hour prior to each event, based on availability and with valid student I.D. UNLV faculty and staff discounts also are available. A $1 facilities fee, in addition to the ticket price, is charged on all Performing Arts Center tickets. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Information about all of the season's performances can be found on the Performing Arts Center website, located at pac.unlv.edu.
Founded in 1976, the Performing Arts Center at UNLV continues to be Southern Nevada's premier performing arts venue. Located on the north end of the UNLV campus, the PAC hosts a variety of performances each year in three distinct series - the Charles Vanda Master Series, New York Stage & Beyond Series, and the Classical Guitar Series. UNLV and KLVX Channel 10 are graciously sponsoring the season.
