Tchaikovsky's masterful Sleeping Beauty stands to this day as a ballet masterpiece, inspiring the famed Disney movie and continually capturing the hearts of generations, well over 130 years since its debut. A cast of some of the world's greatest ballet performers bring this timeless ballet to life on stages across North America this year, including dancers from Italy, Ukraine, Ireland, Great Britain, Spain, Japan, Georgia, Brazil, Turkey, Moldova, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan!

A world premiere by Alice Topp headlines Houston Ballet's Evening with the Stars, alongside masterworks by Stanton Welch and Jerome Robbins. Topp, whose evocative choreography has captivated audiences worldwide, returns to Houston Ballet to create a brand-new work for the Company, following her staging of Lighthouse for Houston Ballet II in 2019. Topp has established herself as a powerful voice in contemporary ballet, with works such as Aurum and Little Atlas earning critical acclaim and prestigious accolades.

Considered to be the classic ballet of the romantic era, Giselle first wowed audiences in Paris in 1841 and has continued to weave its kinetic magic over the decades to become a much-performed and internationally beloved work. Don't miss the enchanting tale of love, heartbreak, redemption, and myth as revived by the Houston Ballet in this much-praised 2016 staging from Stanton Welch.

Designated by Congress as 'a vital American cultural ambassador to the world', it's been over 60 years since Alvin Ailey and his group of African-American dancers performed for the very first time at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. The tour is packed full of premieres and returning favorites, offering a fantastic chance to enjoy the group once again.

With over 50 dancers representing 10 countries, the World Ballet Company is committed to staging the world's most cherished ballets, retaining the grand style, costumes, and sets that help to make them magical experiences for everyone! With Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score and iconic choreography, there is no finer example than Swan Lake, presented by the company on tour.

Houston Ballet's fearless Artistic Director Stanton Welch conjures the myth, might, and magic of Louis Merante's 1876 three-act ballet Sylvia, complete with a brand new choreographic interpretation of the myth, alongside two other love stories from classical Greek literature. Lush costumes, sweeping stage designs, and projections resurrect the tale of the celestial huntress, which is set to a rousing score by Romantic French composer Leo Delibes.