2009-2010 Performance Season
The Story of Babar
Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
Dancing elephants of all sizes and ages will take the state as we revive The Story of Babar with original choreography by Lavinia Reid. Based on the popular childre's story by Jean de Brunoff, the ballet is set to narration by Peter Ustinov and the music of Francis Poulenc. Elaborately costumed by Ithaca Ballet founder Alice Reid, the ballet details Babar's odyssey from the city to his jungle home and is a true theatrical feast for the entire family.
The Nutcracker 
Choreographed by Lavinia Reid, and set to the familiar Tchaikovsky score, Ithaca Ballet’s Nutcracker is a treat for the whole family and an
Ithaca
tradition. Children of all ages will delight in Clara's victory over the mice and her voyage to the
Land
of
Sweets. The performance in Geneva and the Friday night performance in Ithaca feature a live orchestra -- the Fingerlakes Symphony Orchestra
. These performances are made possible in part by the Cayuga Radio Group, the media sponsor for The Nutcracker.
Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 3:00 PM with the Finger Lakes Symphony at the Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY
The Ithaca Ballet proudly continues our tradition of presenting The Nutcracker with live accompaniment provided by the Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Diego Garcia. Tickets for this performance are available at the Smith Opera House box office, online at www.thesmith.org, by phoning 315-781-LIVE, and at the door. For more information visit the Finger Lakes Symphony.
Friday, December 11, at 10:00 AM at the State Theatre in Ithaca - School Group Performance
For the second year, the Ithaca Ballet will perform The Nutcracker for school groups from outside of the Ithaca area, and for other special groups. Tickets for this performance are available by presale only. Contact Linda Warner (lw30@cornell.edu) for tickets and more information about this performance.
Friday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 12, and Sunday, December 13, at 3:00 p.m. at the State Theatre in Ithaca
The Friday evening performance will feature live accompaniment by the Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Diego Garcia. Tickets for the Friday performance are $2 more than the regular ticket price. Tickets are available at the State Theatre Box office.
Winter Contemporary Repertory 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.
This performance includes pieces choreographed by several artists and showcases contemporary ballet.
Giselle
Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 8:00 & Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
The Ithaca Ballet closes the season with the Ithaca premiere of the full length romantic ballet Giselle. Choreographed by Marius Petipa and staged by Artistic Director Cindy Reid Giselle has every thing needed for a romantic story -- a beautiful country girl, a nobleman, love, betrayal and forest spirits!