Atlanta Ballet Presents Nature Unfolding

From the venue:

Dr. Rainbow’s Infinity Mirror by Darian Kane makes a comeback, offering audiences a delightful journey into a whimsical world filled with humor and playfulness. Inspired by the choreographer's own artwork and the creative worlds of Danny Elfman, Tim Burton, Wes Anderson, and Quentin Tarantino, this imaginative production promises an immersive and escapist experience not to be missed.

Choreographer-in-residence Claudia Schreier revives one of most elegant and intimate works. Fauna, created on four company members in 2022, captures moments of nostalgia as dancers transition between organic fluidity and graphic precision. Set to music by Paul Creston, Claude Debussy, and Judith Weir, Fauna transports us to a world that feels suspended in time - never quite day, never quite night, but rich in tranquil emotion and atmospheric beauty.

Under the Folding Sky by Justin Peck is an intricate and expansive ensemble ballet inspired by James Turrell’s “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace. Set to music from Philip Glass’s 1982 opera The Photographer, the work builds from simple rhythms into powerful momentum. Sweeping group formations create a cosmic sense of flight, weaving together artful threads of motion that seem to fold the sky itself, inviting audiences to lift their gaze towards something vast, collective, and cathartic.

The season also introduces a brand-new work by Kennesaw State University dance professor and choreographer Shannon Alvis, showcasing her distinctive creative voice while celebrating the vitality of Atlanta’s dance community.

Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Photography by Rachel Neville. Artwork by Monica Lind.