This season promises an eclectic roundup of performances, from student showcases, to dance companies from around the world presenting classics such as “The Nutcracker,” to awe-inspiring shows that defy gravity and logic.
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September
Kyiv City Ballet. Sept. 19-22. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, Suffolk. $25 and up. 757-923-2900. suffolkcenter.org.
Viva Momix. Sept. 29. Momix is known around the world for its inventive company of dancer-illusionists. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $42, $49. 757-594-8752. fergusoncenter.org.
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October
Riddick Dance: “Afro Funk.” Oct. 28. The American Theatre, Hampton. $25. 757-722-2787. hamptonarts.org.
Ballet Virginia Season Opening — Mixed Repertoire. Oct. 28-29. Zeiders American Dream Theater, Virginia Beach. $25. 757-499-0317. thez.org.
“Stars of American Ballet.” Oct. 29. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $42; $49. 757-594-8752. fergusoncenter.org.
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November
Old Dominion University Dance Theatre fall concert. Nov. 16-19. University Theatre, ODU, Norfolk. $15. 757-683-5305. oduartstix.universitytickets.com.
“Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet.” Nov. 23. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $30-$175. 757-385-2787. sandlercenter.org.
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December
“The Hip Hop Nutcracker.” Dec 15. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. $45-$65. 757-664-6464. sevenvenues.com.
Ballet Virginia: “The Nutcracker.” Dec. 16-18. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $25-$65. 757-385-2787. sandlercenter.org.
State Ballet of Ukraine: “Sleeping Beauty.” Dec 20. Harrison Opera House, Norfolk. $45-$85. 757-664-6464. sevenvenues.com.
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February
Ballet Virginia, “Heart + Soul.” Feb. 10-11. Zeiders American Dream Theater, Virginia Beach. $30. 757-499-0317. thez.org.
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March
Ballet Virginia, “Coppelia.” March 11. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $30. 757-385-2787. sandlercenter.org.
