TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
The classic story of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ as you’ve never seen it before.
Join us at Gibney: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center for an intimate preview night event and be one the first to see The Wolff, by Melody Mennite (@ballerina.ish ). All tickets include a never-before-seen preview performance of The Wolff, followed by a Q&A with the creative team, and a themed afterparty with the cast.
VIP experience includes a pre-show talk & toast with the creative team.
🗓️ June 6th
📍 Gibney 280, Entrance at 53A Chambers St
⏰ 7:30pm
Step inside the studio with @ballerina.ish to hear about how she sculpts her characters in her new narrative ballet “The Wolff”.
To see how these characters come together to create this dynamic story, join us at Gibney: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center for an intimate preview night event. All tickets include a never-before-seen preview performance of “The Wolff”, followed by a Q&A with the creative team, and a themed afterparty with the cast.
VIP experience includes a pre-show talk & toast with the creative team.
🗓️ June 6th
📍 Gibney, 53A Chambers St 2nd Floor
⏰ 7:30pm
Check out the link in our bio to purchase tickets and get more info
Video by @nic.bier
Cover photo by @feelslikedan
Meet the Dancers // David Hochberg
David is from New York City and began their dance training with Nadege Hottier and Edward Ellison. They danced professionally at Sarasota Ballet and Nevada Ballet Theatre before moving back to NYC to pursue a career freelancing. Since being back here they’ve danced with companies such as MorDance, The Metropolitan Opera, and many more. David has been with AVID since before it was founded and we’re excited to see them shine on stage this season!
To see David’s full bio, check out the link in our bio
Photo by Quinn Wharton @qwharton
Meet the Dancers // Madeline Bez
Madeline began her dance training in Arizona before moving to Canada to train at The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. Her career has taken her to dance with companies in Georgia, Oregon, China, and now NYC where she freelances. She has been a dancer with AVID since its founding and we are excited for her continued work with the company.
To see Madeline’s full bio, check out the link in our bio
Photo by Quinn Wharton @qwharton
Meet the Dancers // Ethan Schweitzer-Gaslin
Ethan is a NYC based freelance dancer originally from Western Massachusetts. After graduating from North Carolina School of the Arts, Ethan danced with Oregon Ballet Theatre and then joined Ballet Idaho where he spent 8 years. From there he moved to NYC where he has been dancing with AVID since its founding. We can’t wait for Ethan to continue dancing with the company this season!
To see Ethan’s full bio, check out the link in our bio
Photo by Quinn Wharton / @qwharton
Meet the Dancers // Anaka Weiss-Jones
Originally from Colorado, Anaka has a wide range of training including studying at Alonso King LINES Ballet, Ballet X, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet, to name a few places. Her professional career began at Klaipeda State Music Theater in Lithuania and upon returning to the United States, she’s been enjoying a vibrant freelance career based in both Colorado and NYC. We’re thrilled to have Anaka returning for her second season with AVID!
To see Anaka’s full bio, check out the link in our bio
Photo by Quinn Wharton / @qwharton
Our $100,000 Match Campaign is almost complete and we’re so close to reaching our goal!! With every dollar of your donation doubled, please consider donating to help build a sustainable future for AVID and our artists ✨
Link to donate in bio
Cover photo by Quinn Wharton @quinnbwharton
Meet the Dancers // Thomas Caleb Roberts
A South Carolina native, Caleb trained at both South Carolina’s Governor’s School for the Arts and North Carolina School for the Arts. His professional career began at Boston Ballet and has taken him to
Cincinnati Ballet, Columbia City Ballet, and Fort Wayne Ballet. We’re excited to have Caleb back for his second season with AVID.
To see Caleb’s full bio, check out the link in our bio.
Photo by Quinn Wharton @qwharton
Meet the Dancers // Sara Jumper
Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sara has danced throughout the country with a variety of companies such Colorado Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and The Minnesota Ballet to name a few. Sara is now a freelance dancer based in NYC and has been dancing with AVID since its inaugural season. We can’t wait to continue working with Sara this season!
To see Sara’s full bio, check out the link in our bio.
Photo by Quinn Wharton @qwharton
This spring, AVID opened its doors to the choreographic process for a total of 5 open rehearsal events across NYC and Colorado. Thank you to all of the patrons who stepped into the studio with us to get a behind the scenes look into what it takes to create new work and put on a show.
This summer we can’t wait to share the final results with you! Keep an eye out for our release of upcoming performances on the east coast and Colorado!
HAPPENING TODAY// April 14th
At Ballet Hispánico we’ll dive into the creation process with choreographers @danielle_d28 and @dochoreography , and composers @katiejenkins.composer and @kontrabasskeb . We’ll be highlighting collaboration between the artists, and sharing the art that your support makes possible.
Following the dancing, please stay to meet the artists, ask questions, and share your impressions! We can’t wait to connect.
April 14th
Ballet Hispánico, Studio 10
7:30-9pm
Sign up and additional details in link in bio.
Moments from creating last week in Vail.
NY audiences have one more opportunity to step inside the studio with @dochoreography and learn more about how he creates and what it’s like to collaborate with double bassist and composer @kontrabasskeb
IN PROCESS// Choreography & Composers
7:30-9pm April 14th, at Ballet Hispánico
Seating is limited, advanced RSVP recommended
