Audience Enrichment

Thanks to support by members of the Balletomane Society, we are pleased to introduce our new, eight-part series BARRE TALK; available exclusively for donors of The Washington Ballet. On the first Friday of each month, Artistic Director Julie Kent and TWB’s scholar-in-residence Dr. Natalie Rouland will gather a panel of experts for a private conversation about ballet – from its rich, historical traditions to its place in contemporary society.

Episode 1: Create in Place with Tamas Krizsa and Helga Paris-Morales
Streamed October 9, 2020

Episode 2: George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco
Streamed November 6, 2020

Episode 3: Origins of The Nutcracker in Imperial Russia
Streamed December 4, 2020

Episode 4: Costume Design
Streamed January 8, 2021

Episode 5: Create in Place with Andile Ndlovu and Nardia Boodoo
Streamed February 5, 2021

Episode 6: With Dana Genshaft and Jessica Lang
Streamed March 5, 2021

Episode 7: Swan Lake with Julie Kent and Victor Barbee
Streamed April 9, 2021

Pre-Show Lectures

Enhance your ballet experience by joining Dr. Natalie Rouland, The Washington Ballet’s Scholar in Residence, as she provides context and a historical perspective for what we bring to the stage.

Stay tuned for upcoming virtual pre-show lectures.

Post-Show Discussions

Engage in a reflective conversation with the dancers at post-show discussions. Join us after the performance for a talk-back with some of the dancers and artistic staff to hear their thoughts on learning and performing these iconic ballets.

View Pointes Lecture Series

Explore the world of ballet from a variety of perspectives at our View Pointes Lectures Series. This curated lecture series features nationally recognized speakers with different artistic perspectives on ballet, including choreographers, dancers, directors, répétiteurs, musicians, historians, and critics.