Program Background

 

“You think of ballet, you think of ballerinas. Usually she’s taking the bow … she’s front and center. But the power, the decision making, the ability to hire other people to push your vision forward has been almost exclusively male. And I think that should change both for creative purposes, but also because it’s just nuts.” - Elizabeth Yntema, president and founder of the Dance Data Project

“It’s a statistical fact that women have been historically under-represented as choreographers (and directors) in the repertoires of major ballet companies. In 2023/2024, women made up only 27.4% of the choreographers commissioned by U.S. ballet companies. Connecticut Ballet has always valued the work of talented female creators... This season, we celebrate their contribution and hold their work up for our audiences to appreciate.” - Artistic Director Brett Raphael

This historic program raises a glass to celebrate the creative

accomplishments of four inspiring female choreographers:
                                                          
Eve Chan
Carlyn Hudson

Keerati Junikunwiphat
Lila York

Each of the artists has been commissioned by Connecticut Ballet to create a work over the past three decades... including the newest work, a world premiere this Spring by Keerati Junikunwiphat, named by Dance Magazine as one of the '25 to Watch' in 2021. A program not to be missed!

Saturday, May 3 - 7:00pm

The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford

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Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 7:30pm
The Palace/Stamford, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 7th....

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Looking for info about the May 3rd

FAMILY MATINEE AT THE BALLET

at The Bushnell? Click here.

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​​YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Between the ages of 21-40? Connecticut Ballet welcomes young professionals to the theater with a special array of perks designed for those with an interest in the arts. Get behind-the-scenes backstage access, meet like-minded people and have some fun while learning about dance. Click here to learn more about the perks of becoming a Ballet Ambassador with Connecticut Ballet.

SCHOOL OR ALUMNI GROUPS

Introduce your students or fellow college alums to a ballet by joining us in the theater with your school group. For more info, please email: ctballet@ix.netcom.com

 

GROUP DISCOUNTS & CORPORATE PARTIES

Make Inspiring Women a night to remember with friends, family, colleagues and other groups! Save on the regularly priced tickets when you bring a group of 10 or more to a performance.

 

For more information contact ctballet@ix.netcom.com or call 860-293-1039/203-964-1211.

RUSH TICKETS

Impromptu planner? Connecticut Ballet is pleased to offer a limited number of deeply discounted tickets for same-day performances to seniors over the age of 65, full-time high school and college students, veterans and military personnel on active duty. Proof of student/senior/military status will be requested at the box office. For info, call us at 203-964-1211 or 860-293-1039.

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