University of Florida Performing Arts

Program:

Red Sweet
ASFB Commissioned Work

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s production of Red Sweet is made possible through the generosity of Melinda and Norman Payson.

Sue’s Leg

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s production of Sue’s Leg is made possible through the generosity of Sherry and Eddie Wachs and by the National Endowment for the Arts’ American Masterpieces: Dance initiative, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts.

The performance of Sue’s Leg, a Tharp™ Ballet, is presented under license with W.A.T.,Limited,and has been produced in accordance with Tharp™ Standard services. Sweet Fields, Choreography by Twyla Tharp, c19/20 [1992] Twyla Tharp.

Slingerland

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s production of Slingerland is made possible through the generosity of Sherry and Eddie Wachs.

Noir Blanc
ASFB commissioned work

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s production of Noir Blanc is made possible through the generosity of Nancy and Robert Magoon.

Did you know…

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s founder, Bebe Schweppe, was visionary when she made the decision in 1996 to create a contemporary ballet company that residents in the Aspen Valley could call their own.

Initially based solely in Aspen, Colorado, a second home for the company was created in 2000, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Ms. Schweppe grew up in Augusta, Georgia and began dancing at the age of 7 at the Georgia Dance Theatre, under Frankie Levy.  At the age of 11, she was invited by Robert Joffrey to study at his school in New York on a full scholarship.  

Schweppe moved to Aspen, Colorado in 1975 and 15 years later founded the Aspen Ballet School.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is committed to commissioning new works by today’s most notable choreographers.  Building relationships with these creative talents has become a hallmark of the company, involving choreographers such as Nicolo Fonte, Jorma Elo, Dwight Rhoden, Dominique Dumais, Moses Pendleton and Trey McIntyre.

The company performs regularly at prestigious dance venues such as the Joyce Theater, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, White Bird Dance, and Dance St Louis.