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Founded in 1929, Atlanta Ballet is one of the premier dance companies in the country and the official State Ballet of Georgia. Atlanta Ballet's eclectic repertoire spans ballet history, highlighted by beloved classics and inventive originals. After 93 years, Atlanta Ballet continues its commitment to share and educate audiences on the empowering joy of dance. In 1996, Atlanta Ballet opened the Centre for Dance Education (CDE), which is dedicated to nurturing young dancers while providing an outlet for adults to express their creativity. The CDE serves over 23,000 people in metro Atlanta each year. Atlanta Ballet's roots remain firmly grounded in the Atlanta community and continue to play a vital role in the city's cultural growth and revitalization.
Tech Week || Where all the pieces start to come together.
From lighting and costumes to sets, music, choreography, and countless details behind the scenes, every element plays a part in bringing the performance to life on stage.
Here’s a look behind the scenes as we prepare for opening night of Passion & Pride.
09/15/2026
📢 Casting Announcement for Passion and Pride
Love. Rivalry. Celebration.
Three powerful visions of artistry come together in Atlanta Ballet’s 26|27 season opener. Remi Wörtmeyer’s Significant Others celebrates the creative worlds of F***y Mendelssohn and Sonia Delaunay, while Melissa Hough’s premiere Plagued Houses, inspired by Romeo and Juliet, explores the timeless forces of desire, conflict, and fate. George Balanchine’s iconic Stars and Stripes brings dazzling technique, exuberant movement, and unmistakable American flair to the stage, set to the rousing marches of John Philip Sousa in commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Remi Wörtmeyer’s Significant Others, a captivating blend of music and art inspired by F***y Mendelssohn and Sonia Delaunay, returns to the Atlanta stage for a celebration of love and collaboration that highlights the transformative power of artistic partnerships.
Melissa Hough, recognized for a choreographic style that emphasizes strong technique, clean lines, and precise musicality, will present the world premiere Plagued Houses, inspired by Romeo and Juliet and set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Commemorating 250 years of our nation’s history with an exuberant finale, Atlanta Ballet presents George Balanchine’s signature style in Stars and Stripes, a masterpiece set to John Philip Sousa’s marches, including the well-known “Stars and Stripes Forever.”
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
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BTS || Every detail tells a part of the story.
Go behind the scenes as the handle of a sword central to Melissa Hough’s world premiere, Plagued Houses, is brought to life. Inspired by Romeo and Juliet, the work explores the timeless forces of desire, conflict, and fate through a bold new perspective.
This is only a glimpse. See the full reveal onstage during Atlanta Ballet’s Passion & Pride, September 18–20.
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Set Design by Emma Kingsbury
Videography by Amber Times
09/10/2026
Rehearsals || Inside the studio, Significant Others comes to life.
Remi Wörtmeyer’s Significant Others celebrates the creative worlds of F***y Mendelssohn and Sonia Delaunay, exploring their artistry, influence, and remarkable lives through movement.
Take a look inside rehearsals as the dancers prepare to bring their stories to the stage.
To learn more about Passion & Pride, please click https://bit.ly/4ejAGS9
Dancers: Atlanta Ballet Dancers w/ Company Repetiteurs Angela Agresti
Photography by Shoccara Marcus
09/09/2026
U.S. military active-duty members and veterans are invited to take advantage of Atlanta Ballet’s Veterans Ticket Program for Passion & Pride, the next eligible performance in our 26|27 season.
To register, email documentation of your military status, along with your address, phone number, and email address, to [email protected] with the subject line “Veterans Tickets.”
Registered veterans will receive an email with a link to request tickets. Additional tickets, as well as tickets to other Atlanta Ballet performances, may be purchased for 20% off using code VETERAN at checkout.
Love. Rivalry. Celebration.
Atlanta Ballet’s 26|27 season opener brings together three powerful visions of artistry with Remi Wörtmeyer’s Significant Others, Melissa Hough’s world premiere Plagued Houses, inspired by Romeo and Juliet, and George Balanchine’s iconic Stars and Stripes, set to the rousing marches of John Philip Sousa in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
For questions about the Veterans Ticket Program, contact Patron Services at [email protected] or 404.892.3303.
Photography courtesy Kansas City Ballet, Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios
09/09/2026
A timeless story, seen through a new lens.
Melissa Hough’s world premiere Plagued Houses reimagines Romeo and Juliet, exploring the powerful forces of desire, conflict, and fate that continue to make the story resonate generations later.
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Atlanta Ballet Dancers Sayron Pereira, Carraig New, Jonas Tutaj, Atlanta Ballet Dancers with choreographer Melissa Hough, Atlanta Ballet dancers Elizabeth Powell and Brooke Gilliam with choreographer Melissa Hough, Atlanta Ballet dancers Larissa Dal'Santo and Paxton Speight with Company Repetiteur Rory Hohenstein, and Atlanta Ballet dancer Brooke Gilliam with Rei Yamaguchi & Luiz Fernando Xavier
Photography by Shoccara Marcus
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with George Balanchine’s iconic Stars and Stripes! Set to the rousing marches of John Philip Sousa, this vibrant work fills the stage with dazzling technique, exuberant movement, and unmistakable American flair.
To learn more about Passion & Pride click https://bit.ly/4ejAGS9
Atlanta Ballet Dancers
Videography by DSol Productions
09/08/2026
Meet the newest members of Atlanta Ballet 2.
We’re excited to welcome 12 talented dancers to AB2 for the 2026|2027 season:
Ysabel Bernardo
Pierce Bevans
Riku Fukuma
Claire Gotzman
Fuyu Hsu
Hiroto Iida
Bogyeong Kim
Enzo Moreno
Yanis Restieri
Audrey Shore
Nicole Kosasih Widjaja
Vincent Winderman
Coming to Atlanta from across the country and around the world, these emerging artists bring an incredible range of training, experience and artistry to Atlanta Ballet 2.
We look forward to watching them continue to grow, take the stage and make their mark throughout the season.
Click https://bit.ly/3SOwyBF to get to know our newest AB2 dancers.
09/08/2026
A new season brings new artists to Atlanta Ballet.
Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Atlanta Ballet Company for the 2026|2027 season:
Ayumi Kobayashi
Elizabeth Powell
Isabella Roman
Ashley Rosendahl
Minji Son
Yi-Min Tsung
We’re also thrilled to celebrate Sayaka Iwase, Camille-Margaret Jackson and Ícaro Queiros, who have been promoted from Atlanta Ballet 2 to the Company.
From artists joining us from around the world to dancers continuing their journey within Atlanta Ballet, we can’t wait to see what they bring to the stage this season.
Learn more about our newest Company dancers click https://bit.ly/3SOwyBF
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