Connecticut Ballet Returns to The Bushnell

Press release

Connecticut Ballet Invites Audiences to
BE MY VALENTINE
A New Evening of Dance Romance

The Bushnell/Hartford on February 17

Valentine's Program to Be Followed by Onstage After-Party

HARTFORD, CT…Connecticut Ballet, under the artistic direction of Brett Raphael, once again invites audiences to Be My Valentine, a an evening of of dance romance performed by the company's awe-inspiring soloists. Presented in The Bushnell's intimate Belding Theatre, the program will be performed for one night only: Saturday, February 17 at 7:30pm.

Raphael states, “Last year’s Be My Valentine program was the proverbial ‘first dance.’ I am thrilled to curate a new evening of duets and commissioned new dances that celebrate love in its many forms. With music from Johannes Brahms to Bonnie Raitt, it will be a journey from classical ballet to contemporary dance.”

Raphael continues, "As was the case last year, the dancers and I are looking forward to celebrating with audience members onstage after the show. I know the performance is three days after Valentine's Day, but who wants to party on a Wednesday night!?”

For an additional $15, attendees can join the company for an exclusive onstage after-party. The post-show event will feature DJ Arvolyn Hill spinning music and hula hoops, delectable strawberries in chocolate, a champagne toast, and a rose for each guest. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in your favorite red! Everyone attending the party must purchase a performance ticket.

Tickets for the Saturday, February 17 performance at 7:30pm at The Bushnell (166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford) are $59 to $84 and can be purchased by visiting Bushnell.org or by calling (860) 987-5900. For both performances, the onstage after-party with the dancers can be added for only $15 at time of purchase.

The performance and after-party are fully accessible for people with limited mobility. Discounted group rates of 20% off are available for parties of 10. For more information, call Connecticut Ballet at (860) 293-1039, (203) 964-1211 or visit connecticutballet.org.