Caio Rodrigo photographed by Tre’Bor Jones in Valse Fantaisie courtesy of George Balanchine (c) The Balanchine Trust

Featuring George Balanchine’s Valse Fantaisie, Darrell Grand Moultrie’s Lineage, Kevin Thomas’ Rise, and a world premiere by Donald Byrd inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, RISE honors the artists and visionaries whose courage continues to expand what ballet can be.

FEBRUARY 19-21, 2027

CANNON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Caio Rodrigo photographed by Tre’Bor Jones in Valse Fantaisie courtesy of George Balanchine (c) The Balanchine Trust

WE DID NOT ARRIVE HERE ALONE.

EVERY STEP CARRIES THE IMPRINT OF THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US.

THE DREAMERS, THE BUILDERS, THE ARTISTS WHO IMAGINED A FUTURE THEY MIGHT NEVER SEE.

Featuring George Balanchine’s Valse Fantaisie, Darrell Grand Moultrie’s Lineage, Kevin Thomas’ Rise, and a world premiere by Donald Byrd inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, RISE honors the artists and visionaries whose courage continues to expand what ballet can be.

EVERY GENERATION IS ASKED THE SAME QUESTION: WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE BEHIND?

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FRi., FEB. 19

11:00 Am

CANNON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

GET STUDENT MATINEE TICKETS

SAT., FEB. 20

2:30 pm

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SUN., FEB. 21

2:30 pm

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SCHOOL GROUPS

Collage Dance is proud to offer a Student Matinee performance for RISE 2027. 

Friday, February 19, 2027 
11:00 AM
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

 

Elementary through high school student groups, including public, private, and home-schooled groups, are invited to attend select productions at a special discounted rate.

 

To secure school group tickets for RISE 2027 please contact Karen Niceley, Community Engagement Manager at Karen@collagedance.org or by calling 901-800-1873 ext. 6317.

Payment | Pricing:

Please make checks payable to Collage Dance (one check per group) and mail to:

Major support for Collage Dance Collective’s 17th season is generously provided by:

EXPERIENCE ORIGINS, OCT. 23-25 AT PLAYHOUSE ON THE SQUARE

Four bold, unforgettable ballets. Three showtimes. One weekend to experience it all live.

Four bold, unforgettable ballets. Three showtimes. One weekend to experience it all live.

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