INTERNATIONAL BALLET
2020-2021 SEASON
Providing safe access to our performances during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colors of Spring
A mixed-repertoire gala performance
IB's main stage performance series will conclude with Colors of Spring, a mixed-repertoire gala performance. Colors of Spring will feature several short classical ballet works including La Fille, Fiancees from Swan Lake, the Pas de deux from La Bayadere and more - all staged by Artistic Director Vlada Kysselova. The program concludes with two new contemporary works by Tracy Vogt.
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Colors of Spring is generously sponsored by Charles Wofford and Nancy Thomas.
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The performance features guest artists Denys Simon and Dylan Keane
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Friday, April 23, 2021 | 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 24, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 25, 2021 | 3:00 PM - SOLD OUT
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Performances held in the
IB Theatre at the Somerville Center
2172 River Road, Greer, SC
© Jerry Finley Photography
Storytime Ballet
2020-2021 Storytime Ballet Season
A partnership with the Greenville County Library System, International Ballet’s free programs introduce children to the world of ballet through dance-themed books. The performance/readings allow young children the opportunity to see the costumes and performers up-close and meet the dancers after the show. Over 1,000 children and their families attend a Storytime Ballet performance each season.
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Ella Bella & Swan Lake by James Mayhew
October 18, 2020 at 2 pm & 3:15 pm
in the IB Theatre
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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywait
Available online via Greenville Co. Library System in April 2021
L'Automne
2020-2021 Season Opening Performance
The 2020-2021 Season of performances begins in the new IB THEATRE with L’Automne, an annual, mixed-repertoire program of dance and live music. L'Automne features several short classical ballet works including the Waltz from Coppelia, Russian from Swan Lake, Little Red Riding Hood from Sleeping Beauty - and more - all staged by Artistic Director Vlada Kysselova. The program concludes with Flatline, a brand new contemporary piece choreographed by new IB faculty member Tracy Vogt.
In addition to the dance works, L'Automne will feature cellist Sharon Gerber accompanied by her daughter violinist Anya Gerber for an inspirational night of live music and dance.
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Friday, Nov 13, 2020 | 7:30 pm - SOLD OUT!
Saturday, Nov 14, 2020 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, Nov 15, 2020 | 3 PM
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Performances held in the new
IB Theatre at the Somerville Center
2172 River Road, Greer, SC
© Jerry Finley Photography
© Jerry Finley Photography
The Nutcracker Tea
Sponsored by:
Please join us for the 2020 Nutcracker Tea Party! Although it'll look a bit different this year due to COVID precautions, we are thinking outside the box - and the show will go on! Your ticket will be in the form of a GIFT BOX packed with all the goodies you'll need to be our guest and celebrate with us virtually! We have gift box options for boys, girls, adults and we can ship so you can join us from anywhere! Tea Boxes will be available for drive-thru pick-up Saturday, December 19, 2020 with the option to stop for a professional picture with the Dew Drop fairy.
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December 20, 2020 | 1:30 pm
The Nutcracker
A classic family holiday tradition
TWO WEEKENDS
December 11-13, 2020 - SOLD OUT
Fri & Sat 7:30 pm | Sun 3 pm
December 18-20, 2020 - SOLD OUT
Fri & Sat 7:30 pm | Sun 4 pm
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All performances held in the new
IB Theatre at the Somerville Center
2172 River Road, Greer
Passport to Dance
Our Signature Fundraiser & Season Kickoff
Despite pirouetting to a virtual gala, Passport to Dance, IB's signature fundraising event, was a huge success. The week-long virtual silent auction, Fund a Need donations, and Gift Card Raffle raised over $40,000 to support the mission. The virtual gala streamed on Facebook, Youtube and Instagram. If you missed it, you can still watch the video on all platforms. Thank you for making this event such a huge success and stay tuned for details on
Passport to Dance 2021!
