A few show highlights from the four artistic and powerful ballets in our "Rite of Spring" program. Enjoy! Tickets are still available for our last two shows tonight and tomorrow: KCBALLET.ORG. | Kansas City Ballet

The Rite of Spring || Behind the scenes The Rite of Spring’s 1913 premiere shocked Paris audiences of the time, evoking more controversy and wielding more influence than almost any other piece of music or dance in history. Nicolo Fonte’s 2014 version maintains the power and drama of the original, pairing Stravinsky’s iconic score with a libretto that dives into themes of community, ritual sacrifice and birth and re-birth in subtle and abstract ways. Join us as this one of a kind double bill take

"The Rite of Spring" opens May 16th and runs through June 3rd at Desert Botanical Garden. Experience a world premiere performance that you can only find in Arizona with unforgettable choreography by Artistic Director Ib Andersen and music from Igor Stravinsky. This is a show you won't want to miss - get your tickets today! #BAZRiteOfSpring #DBGPhx #BalletArizona | Ballet Arizona

#OnThisDay in 1913, Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring premiered: paired with Nijinsky's choreography, it famously caused a riot. The iconic #ballet continues to inspire choreographers: check out this extract from Mats Ek's striking version, which we premiered last year. 🩰 James Streeter and Artists of English National Ballet 🎶 Stravinsky performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic #EnglishNationalBallet #riteofspring | English National Ballet

The world premiere of The Rite of Spring comes to Desert Botanical Garden May 16 - June 3! Don't miss experiencing Stravinsky's iconic work alongside Ib Andersen's unforgettable choreography, with the gorgeous Garden at sunset. This is an experience you won't want to miss - get your tickets before they sell out! #BAZRiteOfSpring #BalletArizona | Ballet Arizona

English National Ballet Rite of Spring Pina Bausch’s version | Fondation Igor Stravinsky

The Rite of Spring opens TOMORROW! Experience a world premiere that will inspire and amaze you, with Ib Andersen's unforgettable choreography, brand new costumes, and Stravinsky's extraordinary score. Tickets start at $60 and are selling quickly! Get yours today: https://balletaz.org/performance/the-rite-of-spring-2023/ (P.S.: Casting has also been announced, which you can find on our website!) We would like to take a moment to thank one of our sponsors: Mayo Clinic. Your source for medical answ