Sunday, March 17th – Leap Week Kick-off
Dance films with Richmond Ballet
When: 2:00pm
Where: Criterion Cinemas® at Movieland
1331 North Boulevard at Leigh Street
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Why: Richmond Ballet will host an afternoon of 4 dance-themed films, selected by our company dancers and then voted on by our facebook fans. Tickets are $15, including a small popcorn and soda. Criterion will donate a portion of every ticket sold to Richmond Ballet. Screenings will continue through Thursday, March 21st.
Monday, March 18th
A Special Evening at Can Can Brasserie
When: 6:30pm
Where: Can Can Brasserie
3120 West Cary St
Richmond, VA 23221
804.358.7274
Why: Can Can will feature Richmond Ballet company dancers to celebrate Leap Week, offering drink specials such as, The White Swan, The Balanchine and more! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Richmond Ballet. Reservations recommended.
Tuesday, March 19th
Backstage at the Ballet
When: 10:00am – 6:30pm
Where: Richmond Ballet
407 East Canal Street
Richmond, Va 23219
804.344.0906
Why: A special sneak peek of our company dancers and The School of Richmond Ballet while they train and rehearse in the studios at Richmond Ballet’s spectacular home base. Participants will also be able to take a free Rhythm and Motion Class, a new dance-based workout originating in San Francisco, offered exclusively in Richmond by Richmond Ballet.
*Please visit our website for specific information on class times and descriptions
C Street Celebration
When: 7:00pm
Where: C Street
3325 West Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23221
804.354.6099
Why: C Street will continue to help celebrate Leap Week with the company dancers and drink specials. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Richmond Ballet. Reservations recommended.
Wednesday, March 20th
Assemblé– An exhibition of original art
When: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Richmond Ballet
407 East Canal Street
Richmond, Va 23219
804.344.0906
Why: Five acclaimed local artists will showcase their original art, which depicts Richmond Ballet dancers. There will also be an exclusive professional company rehearsal viewing. In addition, a reception will be held with the artists and company dancers which is generously sponsored by U.S. Trust. Evening by invitation only.
Assemblé will be on view through April 14th and can be seen by appointment at Richmond Ballet New Works Festival, April 4th – 14th and will be open to the public on March 30th from 1:00pm-4:00pm
For more information for an Assemblé appointment, please visit our website.
Reception at Heritage
When: 8:30pm
Where: Heritage
1627 West Main Street
Richmond, Va 23220
804.353.4060
Why: To celebrate the opening of Assemblé, Heritage will host an after-party at the restaurant, featuring ballet-themed cocktails, with company dancers in attendance. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Richmond Ballet.
Thursday, March 21st
Ballet in the ‘Burbs – Sponsored by Dominion Resources
When: 4:45pm
Where: Tuckahoe Library
1901 Starling Drive
Richmond, Va 23229
804.290.9100
When: 5:00pm
Where: Pamunkey Library – Atlee Branch
9161 Atleee Road
Mechanicsville, Va
804.559.0654
When: 5:00pm
Where: Twin Hickory Library
5001 Twin Hickory Drive
Glenn Allen, Va 23059
804.290.9100
Why: Minds In Motion, Team XXL, ambassadors for Richmond Ballet’s acclaimed education and outreach program, will perform dances based on different children’s books at these 3 libraries throughout the surrounding counties.
Ballet in the ‘Burbs Celebration – Sponsored by Dominion Resources
When: 6pm
Where: Joe’s Inn – Bon Air
2616 Buford Road
Bon Air, Va 23235
804.320.9700
Where: Italian Kitchen
7522 Lee Davis Road
Mechanicsville, Va 23111
804.746.4324
Where: Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant
11721 West Broad Street
Richmond, Va 23233
Why: Our wonderful county restaurant partners will help Minds In Motion celebrate their library performances hosting an evening with Richmond Ballet. Company dancers will be in attendance and every customer can enter for a chance to win a pair tickets to next season’s performance of The Nutcracker. Reservations recommended. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Richmond Ballet.
Friday, March 22nd
The Royal Ballet School and Richmond Ballet II Performance
When: 6:30pm
Where: Richmond Ballet
407 East Canal Street
Richmond, Va 23219
804.344.0906
Why: The Royal Ballet School, Richmond Ballet II, our touring company, and Richmond Ballet trainees will perform in our Studio Theatre. A post-performance reception will be held in honor of our guests from London, catered by Feedmore Community Kitchen. Tickets available online or at the Richmond Ballet Box Office.
*Please visit our website for specific information on class times and descriptions
Saturday, March 23rd
Ballet Master Classes with The Royal Ballet School
When: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Where: Richmond Ballet
407 East Canal Street
Richmond, Va 23219
804.344.0906
Why: Master Classes will be taught by teachers from The Royal Ballet School. Teachers and students from dance schools in the area will be encouraged to participate.
Celebrate Richmond Ballet
Why: A special evening celebrating Richmond Ballet with a raffle drawing and live auction. Evening by invitation only. Raffle drawing winner need not be present.
Sunday, March 24th
The Royal Ballet School and Richmond Ballet II Performance
When: 2:00pm
Where: Richmond Ballet
407 East Canal Street
Richmond, Va 23219
804.344.0906
Why: Final performance with The Royal Ballet School, Richmond Ballet II and Richmond Ballet trainees. Tickets available online or at Richmond Ballet Box Office. Master Classes will be taught by teachers from The Royal Ballet School. Teachers and students from dance schools in the area will be encouraged to participate.
*Please visit our website for specific information on class times and descriptions
*Please visit, www.richmondballet.com, for the most up-to-date information on Leap Week happenings. We hope to see you at any of our fabulous events to help support Richmond Ballet!
