(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Atlantic City Ballet has announced its 2025 spring season, a celebration of dance featuring an exciting mix of a classical work and a collaboration with local arts organizations. This season's repertoire showcases the versatility and brilliance of Atlantic City Ballet's dancers with performances of Carmina Burana and Cinderella.
Carmina Burana - A feast for the senses that pairs sensual, powerful choreography with Carl Orff’s masterpiece Carmina Burana cantata. Unbridled passion and highly physical technique express raw emotion that transcends the need for a story. Choreographer Phyllis Papa's artfully-staged vignettes capture the spirit of the score’s five movements, oscillating between the erratic, romantic, and lustful as they celebrate community and the joys of life. This production features the Atlantic City Ballet, live music by Atlantic City Ballet’s Percussion Ensemble conducted by Vince Lee and live choral by Rowan University Concert Choir directed by Dr. Christopher Thomas
Cinderella - An enchanting story for all ages, this ballet is formed by a tapestry of enthralling beauty and enchanting romance that will find its home in the hearts of many. With a wonderful dose of humor, the majesty of classical ballet, and the promise of “happily ever after”, Phyllis Papa’s resplendent Cinderella transports audiences to a magical realm of fairy dust, glass slippers, and hilarious stepsisters. Rejoice as Cinderella finds her prince in one of the most beloved stories of all time.
"We are incredibly excited to share this spring season with our community," said Phyllis Papa, Artistic Director of Atlantic City Ballet. "These two ballets represent the very best of ballet, from a cherished classic to a cutting-edge contemporary piece. We believe there is something for everyone to enjoy."
Founded in 1982, by International Ballerina, Phyllis Papa, the Atlantic City Ballet is comprised of professional dancers from around the world. Although their home base is in Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, the Ballet has performed in theaters all along the east coast and across the country. Their repertoire of original works includes such classics as A Midsummer Night's Dream, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake but Ms. Papa is most known for her innovative works such as Dracula, Caught Up In The Swing and her full length Carmen. Since its inception, the Atlantic City Ballet has served as one of the cultural treasures of New Jersey and continues a tradition of dance excellence for future generations of ballet audiences.
Carmina Burana
March 28, 2025 at 7:30pm @ Pfleeger Hall Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
March 29, 2025 at 7:30pm @ Stockton PAC, Galloway, NJ
Cinderella
April 18, 2025 at 8:00pm @ Strand Theater, Lakewood, NJ
April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm @ Ceasars Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets for All Performances can be purchased by going to www.acballet.org
