Ballet Tucson returns to the mainstage this fall with four awe-inspiring works honoring legacy and the culture of our region. Our artistic leaders Chieko Imada, Margaret Mullin, and Brik Middlekauff join forces to create a world premiere celebrating the school and company’s 40 years of excellence in classical ballet. The audience favorite work from our Steps Forward emerging choreographer’s showcase receives an encore presentation, highlighting the creative talent of Ballet Tucson’s dancers. Tucson audiences have been captivated by the choreography of Kiyon Ross each season since 2022, and his [NO HOLDS] barre’d, a vibrant tutu ballet with a twist is back by popular demand. The highly anticipated return of Chieko Imada’s Spirit Garden will once again enchant audiences as a beautiful ballet tribute to Día de los Muertos, featuring artwork by notable Southwest artist Lawrence Lee and music by the renowned Tucson band Calexico and guitarist Misael Barraza-Diaz.
