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American Repertory Ballet launches Creations Vol. 1, a new mixed program featuring three exciting and unique works. Yue Yin’s Ripple, an exploration of intimacy and longing, highlights her distinct style of contemporary movement infused with Chinese classical and folk dance. The program also features Concerto Françaix, a spirited ballet most recently seen at the 2026 Princeton Festival, choreographed by former New York City Ballet principal dancer Charles Askegard, and set to the lively Piano Concerto by French composer Jean Françaix. ARB’s esteemed Artist in Residence, Ethan Stiefel, will then showcase his signature style with a World Premiere ballet guaranteed to entertain audiences.
American Repertory Ballet (ARB) presents Fairy Rhymes, a delightful production for the whole family! With choreography by Artistic Director Samantha Dunster and an original score by Kermit Poling, join the 3 Little Kittens as they travel through Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales to find their lost mittens. These cute furry friends find themselves in beautiful palaces, deep into forests, climbing hills, and even in other people’s homes! Along the way, they meet classic characters such as Jack and Jill and the Old Lady in the Shoe, as well as beloved personalities such as Cinderella, Prince Charming, Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Snow White, and the Seven Dwarves. With each step they take, and with help from all the different people they meet, the Kittens gradually find their mittens and make amazing friends along the way. Will the Kittens also get their pie? Come on this magical journey to find out!
Johnny Kasun is a guitarist, musician, songwriter, and music producer originally from Leesburg, VA - now residing near Red Bank and Asbury Park, New Jersey. He writes and performs across multiple genres, from classical to rock, and uniquely specialize in fingerstyle guitar.
