Repertory

Welcome to the online archives of Dances Patrelle. We are proud to showcase more than 18 years of works by world-renowned choreographer Francis Patrelle, as well as other choreographers of dramatic dance that dP has produced. Here, you will find comprehensive descriptions of each performance, along with an archive of photographs. In the future, we also plan to include short promotional videos for each production.

We are in the process of converting our materials to digital format, so some of your favorites ballets may not yet be represented. Not to worry. We have not forgotten them. As soon as we have more materials ready, we will post. Thank you for your patience and enjoy!

To navigate between seasons, please click on the links in the navigation bar to the left. Then click on show titles for further information.

2007 Season

High Stakes
March 23 - 25, 2007

WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT MOTHER (world premiere + commissioned score)
Francis Patrelle sets out to tackle one of the most important and difficult issues in modern American life — the challenges and burdens of caring for an aging parent. With a brand new score by Patrick Soluri, and New York City Ballet principal dancers Jennifer Ringer and Stephen Hanna in the starring roles, Patrelle once again stands poised to redefine the scope of dramatic ballet.

PAIR OF JACKS (world premiere + commissioned score)
Leda Meredith treats us to a thrilling, uncharted battle of the sexes. Set to a brand new score by GrooveLily (Gene Lewin, Brendan Milburn and Valerie Vigoda), Leda promises us a dramatic scene of passion, power and volatility not to be missed.

And the returns of

AMERICAN DREAMER
dP is thrilled to reintroduce one of Francis Patrelle's masterpieces — and the stakes couldn't be higher. In AMERICAN DREAMER, we are invited along as Patrelle explores the history, mythology and fondest hopes of our nation. Danced to a beautiful score by Rod Hausen, based on the melodies and lyrics of Stephen Foster, AMERICAN DREAMER is a feast for the intellect as well as the eye. A ballet of dramatic vision and startling power.

AMERICAN OVERTURE
Uncle Sam like you've never seen him! Set to music by the great Leonard Bernstein, and danced by Pacific Northwest Ballet principal Jonathan Porretta, AMERICAN OVERTURE is at once sexy, controversial and thought-provoking. Patrelle gives us a modern look at the United States and the ideals it ought to stand for. Alternately patriotic and troubling, AMERICAN OVERTURE is nothing short of unforgettable.

The Yorkville Nutcracker
December 06 - 09, 2007

It is with great pleasure that Dances Patrelle invites you to its 12th annual presentation of The Yorkville Nutcracker. This year marks the 12th anniversary of artistic director Francis Patrelle's unique rendition of Tchaikovsky's classic, a production that affords young dancers the opportunity to share the stage with some of today's greatest ballet luminaries.

For ticketing information, click NUTCRACKER TICKETS.