Ballet Under the Stars 2024

Metamorphosis Dance’s season will close with one of our favorite shows, the annual free-to-the-public production of Ballet Under the Stars at the Zilker Hillside Theater! There will be two performances - one on Friday June 7 and the second on Saturday June 8th, both starting at 8pm. (Rain Date performance will occur on Sunday June 9th at 8pm if we encounter any inclement weather on either Friday or Saturday) We're proud of our long-standing tradition of offering free performances at Zilker Park and we hope to keep this Austin tradition of live dance performances going for many years to come!

Ballet Under the Stars 2024 opens with Carmina Burana, a contemporary ballet work featuring the entire company roster of dancers set to the iconic score by Carl Orff. Additionally, audiences will enjoy the Austin premier of Swing, an exciting, new jazzy ballet work set to big band music from the 1930's and 40's choreographed by Artistic Director, Melanie Kregel. This production will also feature plenty of other original works created by artists of the company, ranging in styles from ballet, jazz and contemporary. Spend the evening with our artists as they exhibit wonderful artistry and virtuosic dancing under the stars!

The show will start just before sundown, around 8pm, on June 7th and 8th (Rain Date June 9th) at Zilker Hillside Theater. Set up your blankets on the hillside early to enjoy the park and watch the pre-show preparations of the dancers. This Austin tradition is fun for the whole family and a great way to kick off your summer! Whether it's your first time at a dance performance or you are a seasoned patron of the arts, you will be amazed at the talent and creativity of our artists.

Click the link below to donate to Metamorphosis Dance - any amount is very much appreciated. We rely on donations like yours to allow us to continue to produce free-to-the-public performances!

https://give-usa.keela.co/2023-2024-season-donation-form

FAQs

IMPORTANT INFO:

Tickets are free. Please get your tickets through Eventbrite to let us know you’re coming! It helps us keep track of the number of attendees.

Show will start at approximately 8pm; arrive early to place your blankets in a great spot to see the show. High backed chairs are only allowed at the top of the hillside. Please be mindful when placing low chairs so that the view is not obstructed for other patrons.

Concessions will be available - cash preferred, but we will have the ability to swipe.

During intermission a bucket is passed for donations and any amount is graciously accepted. Cash preferred, but we will have the ability to swipe.

For a complete list of info about attending outdoor theatre: https://austintexas.gov/page/attending-outdoor-theater