Colorado Ballet to Present AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS, 8/22

DENVER - Colorado Ballet will perform a collection of works at An Evening under the Stars at 7:30 p.m. on August 22, 2015 at the Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003.

An Evening under the Stars will featuring excerpts from upcoming and past productions as well as other classical and contemporary works. The performance will include the contemporary ballet In Pieces by choreographer Val Caniparoli, which made its world premiere with Colorado Ballet in 2013. Featuring dramatic lighting and costumes, the ballet is set to Poul Ruders' musical composition Concerto in Pieces.

Tickets range from $15 to $39. Patrons who use promo code BALLET will receive 20 percent off covered seating tickets. This promotion is for covered seats only; the promotion is not valid on lawn seats and it expires on August 1. For more information, visit www.arvadacenter.org.

Colorado Ballet opens its 55th season with three performances at the Vail International Dance Festival on August 2, 9 and 10. The season also includes La Sylphide October 2-11, 2015, The Nutcracker November 28-December 27, 2015, Alice (in Wonderland) February 19-28, 2016, Ballet Director's Choice March 25-27, 2016, and an encore of Ballet Director's Choice on April 1, 2016.

About Colorado Ballet

Established in 1961 by Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker, Colorado Ballet is a non-profit organization celebrating 55 years of presenting world-class classical ballet and superior dance in Denver. Under the direction of Artistic Director Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet enhances the cultural life of Colorado through performances of the professional company, training at the Academy, and Education & Outreach programs. Visit www.coloradoballet.org.

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