WIN 4 Atlanta Ballet Tickets for May 19th at 2pm

This May, Atlanta Ballet (AB) Artistic Director John McFall will present another cast of emerging choreographers in the Company's now annual production New Choreographic Voices (NCV) - a mixed repertory program featuring two world premieres and an Atlanta Ballet premiere on The Alliance Stage at The Woodruff Arts Center May 18 through May 20. SVM Macaroni Kid has 4 tickets to give to one subscriber to the Saturday, May 19th performance at 2pm. (Scroll down to see how to enter).

The three standout chorographers, including AB dancer Tara Lee, combine classical dance with daring new movement, music, and diversity that McFall describes as “emotional, inspiring, and intellectually stirring.”

This year’s production marks the second season Atlanta Ballet will present the edgy program of premieres. Last season’s show, which was then titled Ignition: New Choreographic Voices, featured three world premieres, including the powerful, Atlanta-inspired “Home in 7” by choreographer Amy Seiwert.

Tara Lee’s “Pavo” - World Premiere | Original Score by Atlantan Nickitas Demos (Performed Live)
Best known as a company dancer in her 16th season with Atlanta Ballet, Tara Lee has proven that she's as dynamic offstage as she is on.

Artistic Director John McFall has commissioned Lee three times to create new works for the Atlanta Ballet.  Her last creation for the ensemble was in 2004, and now Lee returns with the world premiere of "Pavo" - a unique alliance of classical and contemporary movement styles inspired by the beauty and symbolism of the peacock.

Lee's work is also marked by collaboration. Assisting her with the choreography and artistic direction is fellow company dancer Jesse Tyler.

To accompany her choreography, Lee commissioned Georgia State University professor Nickitas Demos to create an original score for the work, which will be performed live by Atlanta DJ Jen Mitchell and percussionist, saxophonist and cellist from the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.

Helen Pickett’s “Prayer of Touch” – World Premiere | Music by Felix Mendelssohn
After an overwhelming response from last season’s Atlanta Ballet debut of “Petal,” choreographer Helen Pickett is back with a world premiere titled “Prayer of Touch,” set to the music of Felix Mendelssohn.

Christopher Wheeldon’s “Rush” – Atlanta Ballet Premiere | Music by Bohuslav Martinu
Atlanta Ballet closes its 11-12 season of choreographic giants with the premiere of “Rush” by famed dancemaker Christopher Wheeldon. Wheeldon, who has been regarded as one of today’s most innovative contemporary ballet choreographers, creates a wistful, neo-classical homage to the traditional pas de deux that has been described as “ardent, enigmatic, energetic, and highly technical” since its debut by San Francisco Ballet in 2003.

Tickets start as low as $20 and are on sale now. To purchase tickets, visit www.atlantaballet.com or call 404-892-3303.

Where: The Alliance Stage at The Woodruff Arts Center - 1280 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

When: Friday, May 18 – Sunday, May 20

    Friday, May 18, 8:00pm
    Saturday, May 19, 2:00pm
    Saturday, May 19, 8:00pm
    Sunday, May 20, 2:00pm
    Sunday, May 20, 7:00pm

• Email me at michelles@macaronikid.com with subject "BALLET" by Tuesday, May 15 at 10am. Please include your name and phone number. (Mandatory).  

• 2 BONUS ENTRIES: Like my post on Facebook about this giveaway by CLICKING HERE and comment about the ballet.

Rules: Must be a subscriber to Smyrna Vinings Marietta Macaroni Kid to enter and a resident of the Metro Atlanta area. Must be 18 or older. Winner will be chosen at random on Tues, May 15, 2012. Once chosen, winner will have 24 hours to respond, or I will have to choose another winner. By entering this contest, you are automatically agreeing to be subscribed to receive SVM Macaroni Kid via email each week, if you are not already a subscriber.