Northrop Dance Presents Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, 3/8

Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota ventures to downtown Minneapolis to present Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Tue, Mar 8 at 7:30 pm at the State Theatre. Celebrating its 15th anniversary season, the company that takes "hold of your heart" (The Washington Post) performs an exhilarating program of contemporary dance exemplifying its commitment to commissioning groundbreaking work by both world renowned and emerging choreographers. The first American company to commission Spanish choreographer Cayetano Soto, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will present his stunning new ballet Uneven. Also on the program -- In Hidden Seconds by the daring and original Nicolo Fonte, and Red Sweet, the company's signature work, created by celebrated Finnish choreographer Jorma Elo.

Uneven, In Hidden Seconds, Red Sweet
Tue, Mar 8, 7:30 pm
State Theatre, downtown Minneapolis
824 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55402
$31.50, $44.50, $54.50
Tickets on sale through Ticketmaster. Prices subject to additional Ticketmaster fees.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet's founder, Bebe Schweppe, was visionary when she made the decision in 1996 to create a company that residents in the Aspen valley could call their own. Initially based solely in Aspen, Colorado, a second home for the company was created in 2000 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In sync with the world-class artistic activities in each of these beautiful communities, ASFB has helped strengthen the cultural fabric of both cities.

With its sophisticated repertoire and broad appeal, combined with a successful blend of entertaining and engrossing contemporary dance, ASFB is one of the great success stories in American dance today. Audiences locally, nationally, and internationally have embraced this vibrant company on stellar stages from The Joyce Theater in New York City to the famed Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, from The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC to New York City Center's fall for dance festival, and in foreign venues including Canada, France, Italy, Greece, and Guatemala.

Over the years, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet has grown to become a multi-faceted entity, as both an internationally recognized dance company and one of the largest dance presenters in the country. As the company travels to cities far and wide, ASFB also presents leading dance companies at home in Aspen and Santa Fe throughout the year. The umbrella of ASFB extends equally to education. With a thriving dance school and an award winning Mexican folk dance outreach program, ASFB serves over 500 children in Colorado and New Mexico. In 2010, ASFB directors Tom Mossbrucker and Jean-Philippe Malaty were honored by The Joyce Theater Foundation in New York City for creating this innovative model for an American dance institution.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet appeals, with its adventurous repertoire and the inspiring landscapes of its home communities, as a gathering place for the finest dancers and choreographers in the world. Never forgetting its deep roots in the creative and historic wealth of these majestic and awe-inspiring communities, the organization remains deeply committed to expanding and enriching the world of dance. With its fusion of classical good sense and western ingenuity, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet blends the best of both worlds to create a dance company that is truly unique.

Photo Credit: Marty Sohl

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