INTERNATIONAL BALLET THEATRE
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The
20th Anniversary
Performance Season
INTERNATIONAL BALLET THEATRE
presents
The
20th Anniversary
Performance Season
INTERNATIONAL BALLET THEATRE
presents
The
20th Anniversary
Performance Season
INTERNATIONAL BALLET THEATRE
presents
The
20th Anniversary
Performance Season
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PERFORMANCE SEASON
2023|2024
DRACULA
The IBT Halloween cult classic.
Ballet in Two Acts with one intermission.
Total runtime - 1 hour 55 min.
IBT's original production of Dracula is the cult classic ballet of the Puget Sound area. A mesmerizing spectacle, Dracula has been leaving audiences in awe with its elegant yet dark and mystifying drama of love. Enjoy a thrilling evening filled with diverse artistic offerings from classical ballet and Eastern European folk rhythms to modern and contemporary styles of dance. Floating scenery and a bit of humor make this Halloween production an unforgettable tradition. Join us for Halloween as we celebrate the Count himself!
Choreography by Vera Altunina, Jerry Tassin, Francois Serre y Berga
Music of A. Piazzolla, Gounod, Enesco
Show Times
Meydenbauer Theatre, Bellevue
11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
OPENING NIGHT MASQUERADE
For the Friday opening night show, Count Dracula invites all patrons to don their favorite costumes for the performance. Audience members of all ages are welcome to participate, and those who impress the Count the most may even be graced by his presence!
The Nutcracker
A Traditional Holiday Spectacle
Ballet in Two Acts with one intermission.
Total runtime - 1 hour 50 min.
Join the International Ballet Theatre for a Christmas tradition decades old. With vibrant costumes and brilliant sets, IBT’s Nutcracker has become the must-see family event of our community. Staged with traditional choreography, exotic dancers, and a fierce battle scene with soldiers and mice, our cast will dazzle you with a spectacle of the ages. Clara and her handsome prince await your arrival at our theater, where they will take you on a journey beyond the snow-covered forest to the land of sweets.
Choreography by Vera Altunina
Based on the original production by Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa
Music of P.I. Tchaikovsky
Show Times
Meydenbauer Theatre, Bellevue
11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
December 8th to 23rd, 2023
Friday, Dec 8th
Saturday, Dec 9th
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Thursday, Dec 14th
Friday, Dec 15th
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Tuesday, Dec 19th
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Nutcracker School Show
International Ballet Theatre wishes to share a love of dance with the broadest possible audience. We are excited to share The Nutcracker with the public, private and home school organizations of the Eastside through our School Performances.
For more information please visit our Outreach Program page.
The Jungle Book
IBT For Children Presents
Ballet in Two Acts with one intermission.
Total runtime - 1 hour
A new series of dance productions created for children and their families. A one-hour spectacle of pure wonder, The Jungle Book is a stimulating experience in the magical world of live theatre and dance, recommended for younger audiences, ages 5-12. This production features talented dancers from the International Ballet Academy, the preparatory school of the International Ballet
Show Times
Meydenbauer Theatre, Bellevue
11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
An IBT For Children Production
IBT strongly believes in providing younger generations with access to the arts via dance. IBT For Children productions are specifically created for younger audiences and are performed by their peers. By witnessing unique ballets performed by dancers their age, it is our hope that young artists will be inspired to look at dance and art in a positive and beautiful way.
Giselle
A timeless classic ballet
A performance in Two Acts with one intermission.
Total runtime - 1 hour 45 min.
One of the oldest ballets that is still performed all around the world. Giselle is a tale of unrequited love, tragedy, and forgiveness told through the beauty of dance. It is a melancholy story that surpasses all other ballets in beauty, elegance, and grace, making it a timeless sensation that is finally returning to our stage.
As a testament to our mission, IBT's production of Giselle is based on the original choreography performed more than 100 years ago.
Show Times
Meydenbauer Theatre, Bellevue
11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Bringing The Art of Dance to Our Community
A production by International Ballet Academy Students.
IBA is the official preparatory school of International Ballet Theatre.
Directed by Vera Altunina
The International Ballet Theatre is proud to present our Stars of Tomorrow production! Dancers of the International Ballet Academy take the stage to showcase their talent and the artistic expression of our academy. A beautiful spectacle that is not to be missed, this performance ends our 2022-2023 season with sensational dance numbers performed by some of Washington's best young dancers.
The International Ballet Academy takes pride in providing not only the best possible education for our students but in creating an environment that allows them to grow into exceptional artistic individuals. Without the beauty of art, we would not see the light of peace and love within our world.
Show Times
Meydenbauer Theatre, Bellevue
11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
