Moving Art Four: Director’s Choice

May 13-23, 2027 
at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts  

Refined elegance and raw power take the stage in Moving Art Four: Director’s Choice.  

The Leaves are Fading
Choreography by Antony Tudor
Music by Antonín Dvořák 

Gnawa
Choreography by Nacho Duato
Music by Various Artists 

The Leaves are Fading is a reflection on memory, love, and the passage of time set to the lush music of Antonín Dvořák. The elegant choreography of Antony Tudor — a pioneering British choreographer who revolutionized 20th century ballet — weaves together fleeting moments of romance in this poignant masterwork.  

Featuring the rich music of North Africa and the Mediterranean, Gnawa pulses with rhythmic energy and spiritual intensity. Spanish visionary Nacho Duato, whose choreography is acclaimed globally, blends athletic contemporary movement with earthy sensuality to create a mesmerizing work that celebrates the universal power of music and dance.  

Dates & Times
Thursday, May 13 – 6:30 PM
Friday, May 14 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, May 16 – 1:30 PM
Thursday, May 20 – 6:30 PM
Friday, May 21 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, May 23 – 1:30 PM

Tickets start at $31*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 10:00am-5:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees