Enjoy an unforgettable evening at the spectacular Badlands Amphitheatre, where the breathtaking natural scenery sets the stage for an extraordinary night of ballet. The high-spirited romance of Don Quixote, Act 3 is joined by the bold contemporary works DEA and BOLÉRO, culminating in the Alberta premiere of BEYOND–a brand new creation by Artistic Director Francesco Ventriglia.
Don Quixote, Act 3
Choreography: Francesco Ventriglia | Music: Ludwig Minkus
A vibrant celebration of love and joy, Don Quixote, Act 3 brings the wedding festivities of Kitri and Basilio to life with dazzling choreography and playful humour. Following its acclaimed world premiere in May, this high-energy ballet returns bursting with colour, romance, and charm—delighting audiences once again in the stunning setting of the Badlands.
DEA
Choreography: Maria Konrad | Music: Karen LeFrak
DEA explores the strength and grace of the feminine spirit through fluid, contemporary movement. Centered around a goddess figure who embodies both vulnerability and power, this emotionally charged piece leaves a lasting impression of resilience and beauty.
BOLÉRO
Choreography: Francesco Ventriglia | Music: Maurice Ravel featuring Massimo Margaria
Set to Ravel’s hypnotic score, BOLÉRO explores the universal longing for human connection. Inspired by the surreal worlds of Giorgio de Chirico, this work creates a dreamlike atmosphere where isolation, desire, and the search for meaning unfold through powerful, expressive movement.
BEYOND
Choreography: Francesco Ventriglia
Making its Alberta premiere at the Badlands Amphitheatre, BEYOND is an exhilarating new work by Francesco Ventriglia, originally created for DANSEncore festival in Trois-Rivières. This bold, contemporary piece pushes the boundaries of movement and emotion, inviting audiences to journey beyond the known and discover what lies on the other side of possibility.
MAHLER
Choreography: Francesco Ventriglia | Music: Gustav Mahler
Set to the score of Mahler's Symphony Number 5 Adagietto and inspired by the poetic lines of Ramón Sampedro (Letters from Hell):
My Love, it's so big that I'll be able to expand myself so much
to be able to hug you
If you feel at some point in your life this shivering, my love is
able to embrace, even if you don't know what it is.