“The 46th Season of The Florida Ballet promises an extraordinary journey through dance, featuring innovative productions and timeless classics that will captivate and inspire.”

-Artistic Director, Roberto Forleo

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October 15th, 7:00pm – Florida Theatre

Get ready to experience the mesmerizing fusion of gothic elegance and classical ballet as The Florida Ballet transports you into the haunting world of Bram Stoker’s 1879 masterpiece, “Dracula”. On Tuesday October 15th 2024, The Florida Ballet will bring Roberto Forleo’s rendition of “Dracula” to The Florida Theatre. This is a Halloween treat you don’t want to miss. Join us for one night of breathtaking artistry that will leave you spellbound!

Arias in Motion – A journey from Opera to Napoli

November 22-24-Picinich-Byrd Theatre

Roberto Forleo’s choreographic work “Arias” brings together some of the most beloved characters and musical themes from the Opera repertoire. The ballet weaves together virtuosic dancing and expressive movements to bring to life the passion, conflicts, and triumphs of opera’s most legendary figures.

Napoli is a ballet created in 1842 by Danish choreographer Auguste Bournonville. The ballet was created after Bournonville had visited Napoli (Italy), where he was impressed by the local colors and vibrancy of the city in constant movement. He strove to include the “brightness and dynamism” of the city in the work, ending the final act with a lively tarantella. It tells the story of Teresina, a young Italian girl who falls in love with Gennaro, a fisherman, and culminates in the marriage of the lovers.

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December 14 & 15 – Thrasher-Horne Center

December 20-22 – UNF Fine Arts Center

Come see Florida Ballet’s rendition of the classic tale of Clara and her prince in the wonderful world of The Nutcracker. Be enchanted following all the delightful characters as they dance through the domain of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Land of Sweets!

“Nutcracker in a Nutshell”

A sweet, 50-min. abbreviated performance designed to introduce children to ballet as a performance art.

Love Takes Flight – Wings and Strings

February 14-16 & 21-22 – Picinich-Byrd Theatre

Wings-In this ethereal ballet, inspired by Egrets birds delicate flight, choreographer Jill Eathorne Bahr sets her mesmerizing movements to Ernest Bloch’s enchanting “Concerto Grosso No.1”. As the curtain rises, dancers transform into Egrets at dawn, their wingspan echoing in leaps and turns. The piece celebrates both athleticism and serenity, leaving us breathless as the Egrets take flight once more.

In Collaboration with the Jacksonville Symphony, this New Work will be Avant-premiered in February at the Picinich-Byrd Theatre and in May at the Jacoby Hall with the Jacksonville Symphony for their program “Symphony in 60’. Serenade for String was composed by Antonin Dvorak in 1875. Choreographed by artistic director Roberto Forleo, this ballet is purely abstract and showcases the technical virtuosity of the dancers in a succession of 5 movements.

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The Choreographer’s Choice

April 11-13th Picinich-Byrd Theatre

The choreographer’s choice offers a valuable opportunity for dancers to showcase their own creative abilities and choreographic talents. This collaborative approach allows dancers to take an active role in the creative process and contribute in their unique way to the production.

UNF FINE ARTS CENTER – LAZARRA THEATRE

May 10-11th

The Florida Ballet is set to grace the Lazzara Theatre – UNF Fine Arts Center, with the mesmerizing performance of the ballet Giselle. This iconic romantic ballet, considered one of the most influential works in the genre, is sure to captivate audiences with its poignant storytelling and breathtaking choreography.

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JACOBY HALL

May 22-23rd

The Florida Ballet is set to perform Roberto’s New Work, Serenade for String, composed in 1875 by Antonin Dvorak. This piece will be performed on stage with the Jacksonville Symphony. The 5 movements of this beautiful and abstract choreographic piece melded with the mesmerizing orchestra is an experience you do not want to miss!