Gorgeous—that's one word to describe a performance from Ballet Memphis, a contemporary ballet troupe based in the famous Tennessee town. This is ballet with heart and soul, uninhibited and passionate choreography—but carries just enough traditional influence and more than enough tutus to keep classic ballet fans from rolling their eyes. Tonight's show features the West Coast debut of Devil's Fruit by Julia Adams, a dance described as “psychedelic and sexy.” This is ballet for today's generation—it's unexpected, raw, exciting, but still completely elegant. Get tickets now for this one-night-only event, part of the Laguna Dance Festival, and come to the theater an hour early for a pre-show discussion with Ballet Memphis' director.
Thu., Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m., 2014
