Deceit, desire, and death shadow La Sonnambula's masked ball, haunting with the image of a beautiful sleepwalker and the misfortune in her wake.

Balanchine choreographed this work (then called Night Shadow) in 1946, for Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, featuring Alexandra Danilova, Nicholas Magallanes, and Maria Tallchief. He used music by Vittorio Rieti based on themes from several of Vincenzo Bellini’s operas. The ballet was first performed by New York City Ballet in 1960, with Allegra Kent, Erik Bruhn, and Jillana in the lead roles.

Set at a masked ball, the one-act La Sonnambula tells the story of a Coquette, a Poet, and a beautiful Sleepwalker. The story remains mysterious, inviting different interpretations of the characters’ actions and relationships; it is the moods and emotions evoked by Balanchine’s choreography that give the ballet its resonance. Its atmosphere of sinister menace brings to mind 19th-century Romantic ballets like Giselle and La Sylphide, with their haunting stories of doomed love.

Alejandro Cerrudo's Silent Ghost is a hauntingly beautiful contemporary ballet that explores memory, absence, and human connection. Set to an evocative score by Ólafur Arnalds, Jon Hopkins & Kenny Anderson, Nils Frahm, and Dustin Hamman, the work combines lyrical movement, emotional intimacy, and atmospheric soundscapes to create a deeply reflective and visually captivating experience.

Alejandro Cerrudo's PACOPEPEPLUTO is a playful and imaginative work that blends humor, nostalgia, and theatrical charm. Set to songs performed by Dean Martin and Joe Scalissi, the ballet showcases Cerrudo's distinctive choreographic voice through expressive movement, vibrant personalities, and a warm celebration of friendship, memory, and the joy of performance.

Inspired by the haunting atmosphere of Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem, Kyle Davis' The Raven is a dramatic and evocative ballet that explores themes of grief, memory, and obsession. Set to the expressive music of Alexander Dreyschock, the work combines powerful storytelling, emotional intensity, and striking choreography to create a compelling journey into the depths of the human psyche.