Ballet Hartford Announces Engaging Spring Season

Ballet Hartford invites audiences to experience a captivating season of artistry, elegance, and beauty this spring, featuring an exciting premiere ballet as well as a familiar favorite, beginning next month and continuing through the Spring with performances in multiple venues in the region.

As public interest in Ballet Hartford continues to grow, driven by high caliber, family-friendly programming, the company has responded. With a stunning repertoire including Giselle, it promises to be another memorable season, which will include a new ballet, Ode for St. Cecilia by Artistic Director Claire Kretzschmar, as well as excerpts from Raymonda.

Venues include the 224 EcoSpace in Hartford, Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, and the Theatre of the Performing Arts in Hartford. The Ballet Hartford performance schedule includes:

Friday, February 13, 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM*, Hartford

Valentine's Performance + Dessert Reception

Raymonda Excerpts and Ode for St. Cecilia (premiere)

*featuring School of Ballet Hartford Ballet III students.

At the 224 EcoSpace on Farmington Avenue in Hartford.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-valentines-day-at-ballet-hartford-tickets-1978827321788?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday, March 14, 2:00-3:00PM, Farmington

Family Day at the Hill-Stead Museum

Join Ballet Hartford dancers for an interactive workshop for children age 5-12 years. The workshop includes a ballet warm-up, choreography session, a brief performance, and a photo opportunity with the professional ballerinas!

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-day-at-the-hill-stead-museum-tickets-1978827245560?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday, April 25, 2:00-3:00 PM & 4:00-5:00PM, Farmington

Giselle Suite

See wonderful excerpts from the iconic ballet Giselle, performed at the beautiful Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington. This condensed program is perfect for newcomers and ballet fans alike.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/behind-the-ballet-at-the-hill-stead-museum-tickets-1141531073169?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday, May 15, 7:00 – 9:00PM, Hartford

Giselle

For one show only, see the iconic and timeless story of love and forgiveness featuring both Ballet Hartford and the School of Ballet Hartford dancers at the Theatre of the Performing Arts in Hartford. Secure your tickets today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/giselle-tickets-1978827137236?aff=oddtdtcreator

“This spring season explores the richness of ballet tradition in dramatic stories like Giselle and in my new ballet titled, Ode for St. Cecilia, which is set to a gorgeous composition by George Fridrich Handel,” said Claire Kretzschmar, former New York City Ballet Soloist and Ballet Hartford's Artistic Director. “I'm also happy to share that we've added performances due to our increasing audience and high demand, so be sure to book your tickets early! In our programming, there is always something for every age and interest to enjoy.”

“Each season has increasingly brought tremendous growth for our organization - most visibly in the programming we enthusiastically provide for our audiences," shares Ballet Hartford's Executive Director, Leyna Doran. "This Spring Season does so exquisitely; Claire's inspiration and artistic ingenuity will once again delight audiences from all over."

Ballet Hartford's Encore Campaign, which aims to raise $225,000 in three years, has already reached 69% of its first-year goal. The campaign is designed to: help close the gap between the revenue that ticket sales provide and the total cost of pursuing artistic excellence; provide access to quality costumes and props; offer dancers a pointe shoe stipend; and support operational costs and job growth.

About Ballet Hartford

Ballet Hartford, a leading ballet company located in the heart of Connecticut, pursues excellence in ballet by presenting performances that are rooted in Truth, infused with Beauty, and propelled by the common Good. Under the leadership of Claire Kretzschmar, Ballet Hartford is consistently growing into an essential part of the cultural hub that is Hartford. Ballet Hartford resides in rehearsal space at the 224 EcoSpace on Farmington Avenue in Hartford.

With a busy Spring schedule following a successful Fall season that included world premiere performances, and just a year removed from a tour that included performances in New York City and Philadelphia, Ballet Hartford is on its way to earning a place on the national stage.

With professional dancers from across the United States, Ballet Hartford produces programs that uphold tradition and celebrate innovation. Accompanied by its affiliate school, the School of Ballet Hartford, the company strives for excellence with joy in all of its performances and offerings to the public. Auditions for the 2026-27 season will be held in March and April. For tickets and more information, go to ballethartford.com.