SEASON 8 LINEUP
January - December 2026
Variations on a Love Theme
Presented by Ventana Ballet & Austin Camerata
February 11-14, 2026
An evening of simplicity & elegance, sharing love stories through dance & live music, a co-presentation with the live string quartet of Austin Camerata
Ventana Ballet & Austin Camerata present:
BLOOM!
Step inside a flower shop where the flowers aren't quite what they seem.
April 30 - May 2, 2026
This spring, Ventana Ballet and the live musicians of Austin Camerata invite you to an intimate evening of ballet, live strings, and piano—performed just feet away from you at East Side Performing Arts in East Austin.
The night builds from some of the company's most beloved works to something no audience has ever seen: Act I of Flower Shop, a brand-new ballet set to an original piano quartet by American composer Michael Alec Rose. You'll be among the first to experience this world premiere before its full debut in September 2026.
Three nights only. A full bar by Tito's Handmade Vodka. And a VIP reception where you can meet the artists and hear directly from the composer.
THE EVENING:
7:00pm - Doors Open
7:30pm - Performance (15-minute intermission)
8:45pm - VIP Reception & Composer Q&A
ACT I — Highlights from the Ventana Ballet & Austin Camerata Repertoire
Four works from across the collaborative eight-season history, featuring live cello, piano, and string quartet — from the haunting intensity of Schubert to the soaring energy of Vivaldi.
ACT II — A Sneak Peek at Flower Shop
An exclusive first look at Ventana Ballet's next full-length ballet, Flower Shop, premiering September 2026. New choreography by AJ Garcia-Rameau. An original score by Michael Alec Rose. A story that starts in a flower shop — and goes somewhere you won't expect.
ONLY 3 SHOWS!
Thursday, April 30th
Friday, May 1st
Saturday, May 2nd
TICKETS:
VIP Front Row Seats [Yellow Zone] $50
VIP Bar-Height Stools [Green Zone] $40
General Admission Seats [Blue Zone] $30
Plus Sales Tax & Ticketing Platform Fee
Yellow & Green Zone tickets include access to post-show VIP Reception .
Additional VIP Reception tickets available!
**Scroll down to see the seat map**
WHAT TO EXPECT:
This is an intimate, up-close experience — not a traditional theater setting. You'll be in the same room as the dancers and musicians, close enough to hear the breath and feel the movement. The bar (sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka) is open before the show and during intermission. The vibe is come-as-you-are — dress up and wear something floral & bright, if you'd like , but East Austin casual is perfect! Total runtime: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes (including intermission)
LOCATION & PARKING:
East Side Performing Arts (ESPA) 979 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702. Parking is available behind the building. Enter the lot near Black Feather Vintage, and drive around to the back. We recommend rideshare if you plan to enjoy the bar.
AGE INFO:
The recommended ages for these evening-length performances of BLOOM! are 12 & up. However, those guests under age 12 are more than welcome to attend if they are comfortable remaining quiet & courteous for the duration of the 1-hour show.
THE ARTISTS:
Dancers: Mariana Alonso, Roberto de Asís Cobos Cantú, Aidan DeWitt, AJ Garcia-Rameau, Isabelle Green, Rachael Hanlon, Shelby Higley, Jordan Miller, Brielle Tripke. Musicians: Daniel Kopp (Cello),Sohee Kwon (Piano),Yung-Hsuan (Sandy) Lo (Violin),Alexander Smith (Viola). Choreography, Production, & Lighting Design: AJ Garcia-Rameau, Executive Artistic Director of Ventana Ballet. Music Direction: Daniel Kopp, Artistic Director of Austin Camerata. Assistant Production: Daniel Kopp & Navaji David Nava
BIG THANKS!
East Side Performing Arts (Rehearsal and Performance Venue Sponsor)
Austin Creative Alliance (Ventana Ballet's 501c3 Nonprofit Fiscal Sponsor)|
Miscellaneous Rentals (Green Zone Seating Partner)
Ventana Ballet Crew (Making all the things happen!)
Tito's Handmade Vodka (Bar Sponsor)
Connec(TX)ions Dance Festival
June 5-6, 2026
A celebration by ESPA (home to Ventana Ballet and many others in ATX) of Texas-based professional dance companies.
Flower Shop
September 10-19, 2026
The world premiere of a brand new ballet with choreography by AJ Garcia-Rameau & music by Michael Alec Rose, a co-presentation with Austin Camerata.
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