Dance Distinctive

City Ballet of Boston and Tony Williams Dance Center invite you to Dance Distinctive, a ballet performance that celebrates the unique voices and styles within the art of dance. This dynamic program blends classical elegance with contemporary stories to showcase the versatility and creativity of Boston's incredible artists.

Voices from the Past - Dance Distinctive opens with Gianni Di Marco's striking piece that bridges the classical and the contemporary.

Life in Color - Through dynamic choreography and powerful jazz poetry, Life in Color celebrates the vibrancy and complexity of the human experience.

Ginko Leaves - talented choreographer Chu Ling unites Chinese Classical Dance with ballet to create an elegant exploration of classical movement.

A world premiere created for City Ballet of Boston by Lorraine Chapman

Airs & Dances - Inspired by Ottorino Respighi’s harmonious score, Tony Williams' uplifiting choreography reflects the precision and elegance of classical dance.

Ben's Trumpet - Inspired by Rachel Isadora’s beloved children’s story, Ben’s Trumpet transforms the rhythms of jazz into movement, bringing to life the dreams of a young boy enchanted by the music of his city. This ballet is a vibrant, heartfelt celebration of music, dreams, and the joy of self-expression.

Join us for an extraordinary afternoon of dance!

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture; Roger and Rachel Brunswick; and Will Hapgood and Julie Schecter.

The Strand Theatre, which opened on November 11, 1918, is a venue for a diverse range of performing arts, cultural programming, and community events. For more information about the Strand Theatre, visit https://www.boston.gov/departments/arts-and-culture/strand-theatre

Host or Publisher City Ballet of Boston & Tony Williams Dance Center