Madison Ballet
Innovation
Thursday, October 26 - Sunday, November 5
Promenade Hall
$45
Runtime
90 minutes (with intermission)
Age Recommendation
5 and up
Anchored by new works from Alia Kache, former dancer of Ailey 2 and Disney's The Lion King on Broadway and national tour, and Richard Walters, rehearsal director of Madison Ballet, this program will also present new works choreographed by Madison Ballet company artists. Artistic Director Ja’ Malik challenges each choreographer to create and explore the concept of innovation using their “toolbox”: music, costume, movement and beyond. In this program, we uphold our commitment to commission works by female identifying artists and artists of color.
Join Madison Ballet for post-performance conversations with the choreographers and artists of Madison Ballet, moderated by Artistic Director Ja’ Malik, on October 26th, October 29th, November 3rd and November 5th.
Meet the Artist
Choreographer
Alia Kache
Alia Kache (Chattanooga,Tenn.) received her early training at Center for Creative Arts and Chattanooga Ballet, and graduated from the Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. program in 2004. Her favorite credits include Ailey II, Nathan Trice/RITUALS, Pilobolus Creative Services, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, CeDeCe (Alcobaça, Portugal), Big League Theatrical’s Aida, Camille A. Brown & Dancers, The Metropolitan Opera, and Disney’s The Lion King. Artistic director of Kachal Dance and former rehearsal director for Ailey II, her work has been performed by Ailey II, Ballet Memphis, Collage Dance Collective, Houston Contemporary, Towson University, Middle Tennessee State University and The Ailey School, and seen at Bryant Park, Cistermusica and FringeNYC. Her talents as a dancer, choreographer, singer and costume designer have led her to become a two time Lincoln City Fellow, artist in residence with RestorationART in Brooklyn, N.Y., and the BalletX 2021 Choreographic Fellow. Visit aliakache.com to learn more!
Upcoming Madison Ballet Events
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December 12 - December 21
Dance, Family Friendly, Madison Ballet The Nutcracker
Overture Hall
Madison Ballet's The Nutcracker brings Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score to life with stunning choreography, lavish costumes and a dazzling cast of dancers from our company, school and community, under the glorious Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra conducted by Maestro Andrew Sewell.
Multiple Showtimes -
February 13 - February 15
Dance, Family Friendly, Madison Ballet Pointes of View
Promenade Hall
From tutus to combat boots, each work in "Pointes of View" offers a bold reinterpretation of classical technique, pushing boundaries while honoring ballet’s rich traditions.
Multiple Showtimes -
April 3 - April 5
Dance, Family Friendly, Madison Ballet ChoreograpHER
Starlight Theater MYARTS
The highlight of our 2025/26 season is a bold celebration of the female choreographic voice. Although women have long been the faces of ballet, they remain vastly underrepresented in choreography —especially women of color.
Multiple Showtimes -
May 8 - May 10
Dance, Family Friendly, Madison Ballet Innovation II
Promenade Hall
In this invigorating artistic initiative, the dancers of Madison Ballet step into the role of choreographer, creating new works on one another.
Multiple Showtimes