Philadelphia Ballet

Our 7th annual Red Rose Farm Spring Festival Repertoire has been announced! 👀⁠ ⁠ Pas de deux from ‘Apollo,’ choreography by George Balanchine, composed by Igor Stravinsky. ⁠ ⁠ ‘Flower Festival’ pas de deux, choreography by August Bournonville, composed by Edvard Helsted and Holger Paulli⁠ ⁠ ‘Giselle’ Act II pas de deux, choreography by Angel Corella, composed by Adolphe Adam⁠ ⁠ ‘Rubies’ pas de deux from ‘Jewels,’ choreography by George Balanchine, composed by Igor Stravinsky. ⁠ ⁠ ‘The Talisman’ pas de deux, choreography by Angel Corella after Marius Petipa, composed by Riccardo Drigo. ⁠ ⁠ ‘White Swan’ pas de deux from ‘Swan Lake,’ choreography by Angel Corella after Marius Petipa, composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. ⁠ ⁠ ‘Satanella’ pas de deux, choreography by Angel Corella after Marius Petipa, composed by Napoléon Henri Reber and François Benoist. ⁠ ⁠ Thursday, May 28 – Benefit Evening⁠ Saturday, May 30 – Picnic Event⁠ ⁠ Join the celebration and secure your tickets today at the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ 📷: Alexander Iziliaev ⁠ 🩰: 1. Yuka Iseda and Zecheng Liang of Philadelphia Ballet in ‘Giselle,’ choreography by Angel Corella. ⁠ 2. Sydney Dolan and Sterling Baca of Philadelphia Ballet in ‘Swan Lake,’ choreography by Angel Corella. ⁠ 3. Oksana Maslova of Philadelphia Ballet.

We’re reminiscing on ‘Romeo and Juliet’ after an unforgettable closing weekend. ⁠ ⁠ Here’s a glimpse at the process for our set build, thanks to @adirondackstudios !⁠ ⁠ For this world premiere production by Resident Choreographer Juliano Nunes, Philadelphia Ballet commissioned ADKS to realize Youssef Hotait's scenic design in the fabrication of a 10'x13'x2'6" freestanding book, which opens to reveal five custom painted pages (including the ones in this video). The book is designed to be viewed closed as well as opened, and one cover features a mirrored surface. Dancers open the pages to change the scene and further the story.⁠ ⁠ ADKS configured the engineering of the book structure to be freestanding when it's in its open position and to be easily moved onstage. The goal was to provide the maximum visual impact while also ensuring complete stability. In addition to the book, ADKS' upstate NY team painted a custom drop to disguise select scene changes and fabricated, covered and painted two platforms, one serving as a crypt slab and the other as a bed.⁠ ⁠ A big round of applause for the ADKS design, production and project delivery teams!

Red Rose Farm is coming up, and we are giving away a Philadelphia Ballet Picnic Tote full of merch and other goodies!⁠ ⁠ To enter: ⁠ Follow @philadelphiaballet ⁠ Repost to story⁠ Tag 3 friends in the comments⁠ ⁠ Please note the winner must be attending our Red Rose Farm Picnic Day, May 30th. Tickets at the link in bio!⁠ ⁠ Giveaway deadline is May 20th, the winner will be contacted via DM. ⁠ ⁠ 📷: Alexander Iziliaev⁠ 🩰: Oksana Maslova

A very special thank you to our Partner, Jefferson Health, for sponsoring Philadelphia Ballet’s world premiere of ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ choreographed by Juliano Nunes.⁠ ⁠ 📷: Alexander Iziliaev⁠ 🩰: Artists of Philadelphia Ballet in ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ choreography by Juliano Nunes. Set and costume design by Youssef Hotait.

Thank you very much to our Presenting Sponsor Blank Rome! We’re grateful for their immense support in bringing ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to life onstage.⁠ ⁠ 📷: Alexander Iziliaev⁠ 🩰: Artists of Philadelphia Ballet in ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ choreography by Juliano Nunes. Set and costume design by Youssef Hotait.

On Thursday, May 21, Philadelphia Ballet II dancers and School of Philadelphia Ballet will be performing at Dilworth Park. This event is free, open to the public, and the perfect show for all ages! Hope to see you there!⁠ ⁠ Dilworth Park⁠ 1 S 15th Street Philadelphia, PA⁠ 6:00pm⁠ ⁠ 📷: @yagp ⁠ 🩰: Students of School of Philadelphia Ballet in Esmerelda Pas de Six.

That’s a wrap on our 2025/26 Season! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the world premiere of ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ choreographed by Juliano Nunes. And thank you to our artists, staff, and crew for bringing this extraordinary ballet to life.⁠ ⁠ The season may be ending, but the celebration continues. Join the Artists of Philadelphia Ballet at Red Rose Farm for an unforgettable spring evening.⁠ ⁠ On Thursday, May 28, and Saturday, May 30, 2026, we return to Board Chairman David F. Hoffman’s beautiful Red Rose Farm in Villanova for our 7th Annual Spring Festival.⁠ ⁠ Gather your friends, bring your favorite wine, a picnic, and a blanket, and enjoy a relaxed evening of outdoor performances on the lawn. Link to tickets in our bio!⁠ ⁠ 📷: Alexander Iziliaev ⁠ 🩰: 1. Artists of Philadelphia Ballet in ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ choreography by Juliano Nunes. Set and costume design by Youssef Hotait. ⁠ 2. Thays Golz with Artists of Philadelphia Ballet. ⁠ 3. Artists of Philadelphia Ballet. ⁠ 4. Isaac Hollis, Zecheng Liang, and Jorge Garcia Alonso with Artists of Philadelphia Ballet. ⁠ 5. So Jung Shin and Jack Thomas of Philadelphia Ballet. ⁠ 6. So Jung Shin of Philadelphia Ballet.

After 33 remarkable years with Philadelphia Ballet, Beatrice Jona Affron will transition at the end of this season to join New York City Ballet as Associate Music Director. Please join us in congratulating Beatrice on this exciting new role as we celebrate her extraordinary legacy.⁠ ⁠ During her tenure, Beatrice played a defining role in shaping our musical identity and building lasting artistic partnerships with the Orchestra, dancers, and audiences. She also established the Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra Apprentice Program to support emerging talent.⁠ ⁠ We are thrilled that Beatrice will return to Philadelphia in October to conduct Stars and Stripes Forever!, as well as the final week of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® in December.⁠ ⁠ From mentoring young musicians to conducting countless unforgettable performances, Beatrice’s impact on Philadelphia Ballet and generations of artists and audiences will continue to resonate for years to come. We are deeply grateful for her artistry, leadership, and dedication.⁠ ⁠ Read more at the article by Peter Dobrin, linked in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ 📷: 1. Alexander Iziliaev⁠ 2. Arian Molina Soca⁠ 🩰: Music Director and Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron

Parting is such sweet sorrow, but we will never forget the beauty of ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ Catch it one last time at 2pm today at the Academy of Music. ⁠ ⁠ 📷: Alexander Iziliaev ⁠ 🩰: Thays Golz and Zecheng Liang of Philadelphia Ballet in ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ choreography by Juliano Nunes. Set and costume design by Youssef Hotait.

Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible mothers who make magic happen both on stage and off. From the studio to the spotlight, where would we be without our moms?⁠ ⁠ 📷: Arian Molina Soca⁠ 🩰: Oksana Maslova, Mayara Pineiro, and Dayesi Torriente of Philadelphia Ballet.

In fair Verona, Juliet steals the spotlight every time. 🌹 Don’t get caught without Mother’s Day plans — bring your mom to Romeo and Juliet this weekend. ⁠ ⁠ 📷: Alexander Iziliaev ⁠ 🩰: 1. So Jung Shin and Isaac Hollis with Rehearsal Director Charles Askegard and Artists of Philadelphia Ballet in ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ choreography by Juliano Nunes. Set and costume design by Youssef Hotait. ⁠ 2-3. So Jung Shin with Artists of Philadelphia Ballet.

Ready to spend another weekend in Verona—don’t miss your chance to witness the beauty of Juliano Nunes’ ‘Romeo and Juliet’ before it’s gone!⁠ ⁠ 📷: Alexander Iziliaev ⁠ 🩰: 1. Sterling Baca and Artists of Philadelphia Ballet in ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ choreography by Juliano Nunes. Set and costume design by Youssef Hotait. ⁠ 2. Thays Golz, Jack Thomas, Siobhan Howley, and Rehearsal Director Charles Askegard of Philadelphia Ballet. ⁠ 3. Zecheng Liang, Erin Patterson, and Nikolas Button of Philadelphia Ballet. ⁠ 4. Dayesi Torriente with Artists of Philadelphia Ballet. ⁠ 5. Arian Molina Soca with Artists of Philadelphia Ballet. ⁠ 6. Thays Golz and Jack Thomas with Artists of Philadelphia Ballet.