Portland Ballet’s production of ‘Sylvia’ brings Greek mythology to life for all ages. Audiences follow the adventures of the huntress Sylvia, as a common shepherd aims to win her heart with the divine help of Eros and Artemis.
Set to the gorgeous score by Léo Delibes, Tchaikovsky once remarked that he would have never composed ‘Swan Lake’ had he heard the score for ‘Sylvia.’
Portland Ballet’s production of ‘Sylvia’ brings Greek mythology to life for all ages. Audiences follow the adventures of the huntress Sylvia, as a common shepherd aims to win her heart with the divine help of Eros and Artemis.
Set to the gorgeous score by Léo Delibes, Tchaikovsky once remarked that he would have never composed ‘Swan Lake’ had he heard the score for ‘Sylvia.’
Join us for a stunning evening of New Works, and see ballet as you’ve never seen it before. This year’s program revisits artistic building blocks from the canon of American ballet and interprets them afresh, with new choreography by Portland Ballet and guest choreographers. From classical works to neoclassical and contemporary pieces, come see these works remade for today’s audiences.
A Hilarious Take on the Holiday Classic
Portland Ballet delights and surprises audiences with A Very Nutty Nutcracker — The traditional ballet turned on its head, complete with comedic twists and revelry all along the way!
Audience members are invited to wear festive sweaters and attire to this production, and to bring the whole family along for this new tradition.
Note: this is an abbreviated, comedic version of the Nutcracker story, with a running time of 1 hour 30 minutes (including intermission).
Join Portland Ballet for this holiday season for its gorgeous production of the beloved classic.
A Victorian Nutcracker is unique to Portland, with the first act inspired by Victoria Mansion’s own history and real-life characters. Step into the dreams of Olivia Morse with her favorite gift, the Nutcracker, as they travel together through the Land of the Sweets.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this signature production, complete with stunning choreography, charming costumes, and spellbinding performances — perfect for the whole family.
*When purchasing tickets please make sure you are selecting the venue as Westbrook Performing Arts Center*
Join Portland Ballet for this holiday season for its gorgeous production of the beloved classic.
A Victorian Nutcracker is unique to Portland, with the first act inspired by Victoria Mansion’s own history and real-life characters. Step into the dreams of Olivia Morse with her favorite gift, the Nutcracker, as they travel together through the Land of the Sweets.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this signature production, complete with stunning choreography, charming costumes, and spellbinding performances — perfect for the whole family.
*When purchasing tickets please make sure you are selecting the venue as Westbrook Performing Arts Center*
Join Portland Ballet for this holiday season for its gorgeous production of the beloved classic.
A Victorian Nutcracker is unique to Portland, with the first act inspired by Victoria Mansion’s own history and real-life characters. Step into the dreams of Olivia Morse with her favorite gift, the Nutcracker, as they travel together through the Land of the Sweets.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this signature production, complete with stunning choreography, charming costumes, and spellbinding performances — perfect for the whole family.
*When purchasing tickets please make sure you are selecting the venue as Westbrook Performing Arts Center*
This year’s program of New Works features stunning, original pieces created hand-in-hand with other artists and organizations from across the State of Maine. Developed with the theory that artistic partnership creates new forms of beauty and bonds us to each other, Portland Ballet is proud to be the incubator for these newly co-created works. Come witness this year’s New Works, as they take the stage for the first time.
We are proud to present the following collaborations:
– Jennifer Jones with Classical Pianist Chiharu Naruse, of Bates College
– Jackson Gormley-Roy with Choreographer Rebecca Woll
– Elliott Evans with Matthew Glassman and Jeremy Eaton, of Chocolate Church Arts Center
– Lydia Wirth with Brian Allen, of Good Theater
– Camille Alipalo with Molly Brown, map maker/visual artist
– Portland Ballet’s longstanding partnership with Annie Kloppenberg of Colby College
A family business, Headliners is proud to celebrate 30+ years of HONESTY and INTEGRITY in the competition industry. Headliners events aim to create a positive & memorable experience where dancers can learn & grow together – no matter what level they’re at!
Portland Ballet’s Mid-Winter offering of emerging choreographers is back for our first performance of 2025. Back for the third year in a row, this evening of premieres showcases the range of Portland Ballet’s impassioned artists as dancers and choreographers alike. Come and witness this year’s New Works take the stage for the first time.