Ballet Austin's Inaugural Season Opener This Weekend

Twyla Tharp might be America's most beloved dancer and choreographer, having won countless Tonys, Emmys and honorary doctorates. Her "Nine Sinatra Songs" became famous in 1984 thanks to Baryshnikov’s spot in the production. Tomorrow night, Ballet Austin will kick off its season with Tharp's ballet, an eclectic mix of traditional ballroom dancing and the soothing sounds of Sinatra's collection. The Austin Symphony Orchestra will provide accompanying instrumentation.

Watch the "Nine Sinatra Songs" interactive presentation here.

The inaugural evening will also include "Liminal Glam," choreographed by Austin's own Stephen Mills to the music of Philip Glass, and George Balanchine’s muse, Suzanne Farrell, and her company, The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, together with Ballet Austin to perform "Episodes."

Ballet Austin
Twyla Tharp
Philip Glass
Susan Farrell Ballet
Stephen Mills