DIABLO BALLET’s 2010-2011 SEASON

Fresh new works combine with classic ballets that are presented in two environments; one grand and one intimate, where you become part of the performance. Evening subscribers are invited to a pre-performance private reception at Prima Ristorante.

Please renew by August 31.  Single Tickets go on sale September 1st.  You will receive your tickets in the mail by September 15.

Select a Series - Three Pack Subscription

October 15-16, Lesher Center for the Arts

March 4-5 and May 6-7, Shadelands Arts Center Auditorium

Please note, a $10 processing fee will be added to all subscription orders.  This is a per order charge not a per person fee.  It will be automatically added to your purchase. 

"We all enjoyed talking with the dancers and also the intimate setting. Thank you very much for the wonderful evening. Diablo Ballet is the Best! Excellent Dancers!! What a Company!

--Megan Samartzis, Diablo Ballet Subscriber

October 14 9:30 am and October 15 11:00 am: The Little Prince: School Time Matinee for Schools, Lesher Center for the Arts

October 15 at 7:30 pm and October 16 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek

Valse Fantaisie

by George Balanchine

Pure dancing attuned to the joyfulness of Mikhail Glinka's Waltz Rhythms.

Act I Pas de Deux from Lady of the Camellias

by Val Caniparoli

An emotionally passionate duet set to the music of Frederic Chopin by San Francisco Ballet's renowned choreographer.

A Tribute to Lena Horne

by Tina Kay Bohnstedt

A world premiere set to the songs made famous by the legendary singer performed live under the direction of Greg Sudmeier and featuring jazz vocalist Clairdee.

The October 16th 2:00 pm performance will be followed by a photo opportunity with costumed Diablo Ballet dancers. Bring your Camera!

March 4 at 7:30 pm and 5 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Shadelands Arts Center, Walnut Creek

Featuring Diablo Ballet's repertoire including favorites
and new ballets.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Pas de Deux

by Christopher Stowell

Making Love with Your Socks On

by KT Nelson

Tango Tchak

by Tina Kay Bohnstedt

Dancing Miles

by Kelly Teo

May 6 at 7:30 pm and 7 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Shadelands Arts Center, Walnut Creek

Pas de Deux from Apollo

by George Balanchine

Pas de Deux from Coppelia

by Arthur Saint-Léon

Solo from Carmen

by Viktor Kabaniaev

Encores

by Sally Streets

Please note, program and moderators are subject to change.

For Group Sales, call (925) 943-1775, ext. 0 or e-mail

dan@diabloballet.org

Subscription Information: Subscribers receive choice reserved seats, invitations to studio rehearsals and events.

Single Tickets: Single tickets for individual performances will be available in September, 2010, on a space-available basis. However, availability of single tickets is not guaranteed. 

Delivery: Subscription tickets will be delivered to the address on your order form by September 1. Single tickets are mailed within 10 days. You may also elect to have your tickets held at will-call. If you make a donation to Diablo Ballet, a confirmation letter (for tax purposes) will be mailed to the address provided within four weeks.

Performance Locations:  Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive in Walnut Creek and Shadelands Arts Center Auditorium, 111 N. Wiget Lane in Walnut Creek. Parking adjacent to the buildings.      

Refunds & Exchanges: Subscription tickets may be exchanged 48 hours in advance, based on availability. Performance tickets and donations to Diablo Ballet are non-refundable.   

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“And Watching Diablo dance with both heart and refinement, it was clear that Walnut Creek is very fortunate to keep these artists in its community."
- San Francisco Chronicle

 “[Diablo Ballet is] the best suburban troupe in the state.”
- San Francisco Chronicle

 “A major discovery.”
- The Los Angeles Times