Atlanta Ballet 2021-2022 Season

The Atlanta Ballet 2021-2022 Season is a well-rounded display of the company’s artistic range in both style and talents.

Complementing full-length works from the classical ballet canon are world premieres by renowned choreographers as well as from company dancers who are exploring this other side of their creativity.

“We are so grateful for the community’s support throughout these challenging and unpredictable times. After having to cancel the second half of our 2019|2020 Season, and having to perform for cameras during our virtual programs and risk the unpredictable conditions of an outdoor stage in 2020|2021, we are so excited to reconnect with audiences in the theatre. It will be a homecoming like no other. At this time, just one year ago, it was impossible to say what the future held. Today, we still can’t predict the future, but we can say with confidence that regardless of what happens we will Reignite the Stage. Our hope is to return with you in a seat, but if not, we know that we can deliver the art of ballet to your homes. We are extremely grateful for the joint efforts of our artists, staff, audience, and supporters who have brought us to this notable occasion."

Gennadi Nedvigin

Artistic Director of Atlanta Ballet

Atlanta Ballet 2021-2022 Season Schedule

The Nutcracker | December 4-30, 2021

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

The Nutcracker by Yuri Possokhov

One year past its intended Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre debut, Atlanta Ballet will make its long-anticipated return to the theatre stage to present Yuri Possokhov’s The Nutcracker.

Described as “one of the most entertaining [Nutcrackers] out there” by The Washington Post following the Company’s 2019 Washington D.C. debut at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, this innovative production features larger-than-life sets and bold costumes enhanced by striking video projections, created by a world-class creative team that includes Tony Award-winning and -nominated designers.

Snow White | February 4-6, 2022

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Snow White by Bruce Wells

In this one-hour ballet version of Snow White choreographed by Bruce Wells, audiences will enjoy following the young heroine and her prince as they outwit the schemes of the evil queen.

Performed by Atlanta Ballet 2, this shortened family version may be designed for our youngest audience members (ages 12 and under), but this magnificent production can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Firebird | February 11-13, 2022

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Firebird by Yuri Possokhov
World Premiere by Claudia Schreier
Dr. Rainbow’s Infinity Mirror by Darian Kane
World Premiere by Anderson Souza

In February, audiences will finally have the opportunity to enjoy Yuri Possokhov’s sensational Firebird, performed live with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.

Visually and musically arresting, Firebird is an explosive production that can be enjoyed by all ages.

In addition to Possokhov’s energetic version of the Russian classic, the February program will feature a world premiere from Atlanta Ballet Choreographer-in-Residence Claudia Schreier, whose two prior Atlanta Ballet creations, First Impulse (2019) and Pleiades Dances (2020), have wowed audiences and critics alike.

Two works created by Atlanta Ballet Company dancers who choreographed for last season’s Silver Linings will round out the mixed bill. Darian Kane will be expanding on the quirky concept of her Dr. Rainbow’s Infinity Mirror to create a longer version of the ballet, and following the debut of his piece, Touchline, Anderson Souza will choreograph his second world premiere on the Company.

Giselle | March 18-20, 2022

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Giselle after Marius Petipa, Jean Corralli, and Jules Perrot

Two years after its originally-planned opening date, Atlanta Ballet dancers will at last have the chance to perform the achingly beautiful and tragic Giselle – an enrapturing masterwork that remains one of the most enduring romantic ballets of all time.

After a young peasant girl named Giselle is deceived by her true love, Albrecht, she falls into a fit of despair and dies of a broken heart. A woman scorned, she is destined to rise from the grave with the vengeful otherworldly beauties known as the Willis, entrapping men who unwittingly cross their paths. At once beguiling and maleficent, the Willis capture Albrecht and condemn him to dance until his death, but the power of Giselle’s enduring love protects him and ultimately sets them both free.

May Program | May 13-15, 2022

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Pleiades Dances by Claudia Schreier
excerpts from Paquita by Marius Petipa
World Premiere by Sergio Masero

Following its triumphant premiere in Atlanta Ballet’s reimagined 2020|2021 season of Silver Linings, Claudia Schreier’s Pleiades Dances makes its way to the theatre stage for the May program.

Adding a classical element to the evening are selections from Paquita – a famed nineteenth century classic revered for its demanding and intricate choreography.

Finally, an all-new work by Atlanta Ballet Company dancer Sergio Masero, whose piece Teneo Integrum mesmerized audiences last season, will balance out the season finale production.