Richmond Ballet

Giselle
2026-02-15 14:00, 2026-02-14 19:00, 2026-02-14 14:00, 2026-02-13 19:00 (America/New_York) | Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Giselle
with Richmond Symphony at Dominion Energy Center
Choreography after Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, and Marius Petipa, with additional choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Adolphe Adam
Discover the hauntingly beautiful story that tests the bounds of true love…even in the afterworld. Considered among the world’s greatest ballets, Giselle returns to Dominion Energy Center for the first time in 15 years. With iconic choreography that transcends time, now enriched with new touches by Artistic Director Ma Cong, this ethereal ballet will sweep audiences away to a realm where love, vengeance, and redemption intertwine.
Dates & Times
Friday, February 13 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 14 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 15 – 2:00 PM
Tickets start at $31.60*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 11:00am-6:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees
Run time is approximately 2 hours including one 20 minute intermission.
Please note that theatrical smoke and strobe effects are used in this production.
CASTING:
*subject to change
Friday, February 13 at 7:00 PM
Giselle: Eri Nishihara
Albrecht: Khaiyom Khojaev
Myrtha: Mikell Graf
Hilarion: Ira White
Moyna and Zulma, Giselle’s Attendants: Naomi Robinson and Rika Kinoshita
Peasant Pas de Quatre: Annika Kuo and Colin Jacob with Isabella Franco and Chase Marcot
Berthe, Giselle’s Mother: Valerie Tellmann-Henning
Wilfred, Albrecht’s Squire: Zacchaeus Page
Saturday, February 14 at 2:00 PM
Giselle: Zoila Peña
Albrecht: Jack Miller
Myrtha: Izabella Tokev
Hilarion: Aleksey Babayev
Moyna and Zulma, Giselle’s Attendants: Isabella Franco and Annika Kuo
Peasant Pas de Quatre: Naomi Robinson and Alejandro Mariño Hechavarria with Rika Kinoshita and Josiah Lax
Berthe, Giselle’s Mother:Valerie Tellmann-Henning
Wilfred, Albrecht’s Squire: Zacchaeus Page
Saturday, February 14 at 7:00 PM
Giselle: Eri Nishihara
Albrecht: Khaiyom Khojaev
Myrtha: Mikell Graf
Hilarion: Ira White
Moyna and Zulma, Giselle’s Attendants: Naomi Robinson and Rika Kinoshita
Peasant Pas de Quatre: Annika Kuo and Colin Jacob with Isabella Franco and Chase Marcot
Berthe, Giselle’s Mother: Deanna Seay
Wilfred, Albrecht’s Squire: Zacchaeus Page
Sunday, February 15 at 2:00 PM
Giselle: Zoila Peña
Albrecht: Jack Miller
Myrtha: Izabella Tokev
Hilarion: Aleksey Babayev
Moyna and Zulma, Giselle’s Attendants: Isabella Franco and Annika Kuo
Peasant Pas de Quatre: Naomi Robinson and Senna Dewulf with Rika Kinoshita and Josiah Lax
Berthe, Giselle’s Mother: Deanna Seay
Wilfred, Albrecht’s Squire: Zacchaeus Page

The Nutcracker
2025-12-23 13:00, 2025-12-22 19:00, 2025-12-21 17:30, 2025-12-21 13:00, 2025-12-20 19:00, 2025-12-19 19:00, 2025-12-18 19:00, 2025-12-14 17:30 and 6 more dates | Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
The Nutcracker
with Richmond Symphony at Dominion Energy Center
Choreography and Original Direction by Stoner Winslett
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Experience the magic of Richmond Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score and accompanied by the Richmond Symphony, this festive holiday tradition captures the wonder of the winter season.
Dates & Times
Saturday, December 6 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 7 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Friday, December 12 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 13 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 14 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Thursday, December 18 – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 20 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 21 – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM
Monday, December 22 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 23 – 1:00 PM
Tickets start at $31.60*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 11:00am-6:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees
The runtime for this performance is approximately 2 hours including one 20 minute intermission.
Please note: Strobe lighting and smoke effects are used in the production.
Richmond Ballet does not offer separate pricing for children. Each guest age 2 and up must have a ticket. Ticket prices are subject to change based on availability.

Moving Art Two
2025-10-26 13:30, 2025-10-24 18:30, 2025-10-23 18:30, 2025-10-19 14:00, 2025-10-17 18:30, 2025-10-16 18:30 | Leslie Cheek Theater at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, United States
Moving Art Two: Director’s Choice
at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Moving Art Two offers a special collection of ballets artfully curated by Artistic Director Ma Cong for their deep personal meaning and artistic significance.
Slice to Sharp
Virginia Premiere
Choreography by Jorma Elo
Music by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber and Antonio Vivaldi
Staged by Nancy Euverink
Costume Design by Holly Hynes
Lighting Design by Nathan W. Scheuer after Original Design by Mark Stanley
Jorma Elo’s Slice to Sharp is a favorite ballet of Ma’s – one that he performed during his noteworthy career as a professional dancer. This high-octane work, first created for New York City Ballet, pushes the boundaries of classical technique with sleek, modern flair, highlighting dancers at their artistic peak.
Last Touch
World Premiere
Choreography and Costume Concept by Andrea Schermoly
Music by Gustav Mahler and Arvo Pärt
Costumes Constructed by Christi Owen
Lighting Design by Nathan W. Scheuer
Andrea Schermoly returns to complete her evocative work, Last Touch, which captivated audiences during the 2024 New Works Festival. This world premiere commissioned by Ma will delve deeper into the ballet’s theme of experiencing one last moment with someone, promising a transformative exploration of our connections with each other.
French Twist
Virginia Premiere
Choreography and Costume Concept by Ma Cong
Music by Hugues Le Bars
Staged by Lauren Fagone
Lighting Design by Nathan W. Scheuer
The Virginia premiere of Ma Cong’s flirtatious French Twist closes this spectacular program. A witty and energetic work, this ballet showcases Ma’s inventive choreography highlighting his passion for athleticism, precision, and charm.
Dates & Times
Thursday, October 16 – 6:30 PM
Friday, October 17 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, October 19 – 1:30 PM
Thursday, October 23 – 6:30 PM
Friday, October 24 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, October 26 – 1:30 PM
Tickets start at $29*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 11:00am-6:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees

The Sleeping Beauty Lecture Demonstration
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Studio Theatre at Richmond Ballet, 407 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA, 23219-3811, United States
Experience the Magic of Ballet!
A Free Community Event in Partnership with CultureWorks artoberVA 2025

Join us on Saturday, October 4, in Richmond Ballet’s 3rd-floor studios for a free, family-friendly performance of The Sleeping Beauty, brought to life by our Studio Company dancers. Presented in a dynamic lecture-demonstration style, this 45-minute adaptation of a classic fairy-tale, blends storytelling, dancing, and audience interaction—perfect for children in Pre-K through 5th grade and their families.
Led by a lively narrator, you’ll meet enchanting fairies, celebrate Princess Aurora’s birthday, and help a brave prince on his journey to a hidden castle. It’s an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at the magic of ballet—with plenty of opportunities to join in the fun!
This event is free with a suggested donation, and seating is limited—so don’t miss your chance to experience the joy of The Sleeping Beauty in a whole new way!
artoberVA 2025 features a month-long lineup of events, workshops, performances, and community gatherings, highlighting the role of arts and culture in fostering connected and resilient communities. To learn more, visit richmondcultureworks.org.

Moving Art One
2025-09-21 16:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-19 18:30, 2025-09-18 18:30, 2025-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Leslie Cheek Theater at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, United States
Moving Art One: Passion and Power
at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Richmond Ballet opens the 2025/26 season with two passionate and powerful ballets, including a world premiere inspired by the life and art of Frida.
Wild Sweet Love
Choreography by Trey McIntyre
Music by Queen, Lou Reed, Roberta Flack, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, The Partridge Family, Felix Mendelssohn, The Zombies
Trey McIntyre’s Wild Sweet Love bursts onto the stage in a whirlwind of romance, heartbreak, and humor. Set to an eclectic soundtrack featuring pop and rock songs, this electrifying contemporary ballet delivers an irresistibly fresh and playful take on the search for love.
Piensa en Mí (Think of Me)
A World Premiere inspired by the life and art of Frida
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music: TBD
Artistic Director Ma Cong embarks on an extraordinary new creation inspired by the life and art of Frida – an icon of resilience, passion, and unflinching self-expression. Through striking movement and vivid imagery, Ma’s unique and powerful interpretation of the legendary painter’s inner world will transform her pain, love, and artistic brilliance into an unforgettable ballet.
Dates & Times
Thursday, September 11 – 6:30 PM
Friday, September 12 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, September 14 – 1:30 PM
Thursday, September 18 – 6:30 PM
Friday, September 19 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, September 21 – 1:30 PM
Sunday, September 21 – 4:30 PM

Tickets start at $29*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 11:00am-6:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees
