With 'Turning Pointe', Madison Ballet begins a new stage

Dancers Zaynab Miller and Megan Chiu (left to right) perform as “pink ladies” in Eight by Benny Goodman, the final piece on the Turning Pointe program.

“Ballet has an image problem. With new works, new leadership and a commitment to representation, Madison Ballet intends to change the picture. 

‘There are still a lot of outdated, preconceived notions about who ballet is for and what constitutes beauty,’ said Jonathan Solari, Madison Ballet’s CEO. ‘We want to change that by being very intentional about bringing diversity into our leadership, our company, our board, and bringing work to the stage created by choreographers of color who have been previously left out of the classical dance world.’

‘Representation matters,’ Solari added. ‘We’re in a position now to empower people, to change what happens on our stages.’

Madison Ballet will present the final concert of its 40th anniversary season, ‘Turning Pointe’, this weekend through Sunday, April 3 in Overture Center’s Promenade Hall. The program of five short pieces includes two world premieres in addition to classical repertoire from choreographers Heinz Poll and George Balanchine.”

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