Madison Ballet
Love
Thursday, February 15 - Sunday, February 25
Promenade Hall
$45
Runtime
Two hours wih intermission
Age Recommendation
5 and up
Love, an intense feeling of deep affection, is the driving force behind our winter repertory program. Each work will explore themes of love, and the swirl of emotions that love calls forth: joy, sadness, empathy, triumph. This program will present the company premiere of “Something to Remember You By” by award winning choreographer Stephanie Martinez, who was commissioned for Joffrey Ballet’s “Winning Works: Choreographers of Color” competition and received the Chicago 3Arts Award in recognition for her work as a female artist of color. Originally created for Tulsa Ballet, we are excited to bring this stunning work to our Madison audience. The program will also present the return of audience-favorite "Guitar Concerto” by Ja’ Malik and the classical virtuosic ballet, “Paquita Suite” staged by Andrea Long.
Join Madison Ballet after our opening night performance for a conversation with the choreographers and artists of Madison Ballet, moderated by Artistic Director Ja’ Malik.
Madison Ballet and the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber present “Out at The Ballet”, an LGBTQIA celebration performance on Friday, February 16th.
Meet the Artist
Choreographer
Stephanie Martinez
Over eleven years of award-winning works, Chicago-based choreographer Stephanie Martinez moves her audiences along a journey guided by the kinetic momentum of her work. With original creations for Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Hispanico, Luna Negra Dance Theater, Charlotte Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, Eugene Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Ballet Memphis, Kansas City Ballet, and National Choreographers Initiative among others, Martinez’s versatility expands the boundaries of contemporary ballet movement. Martinez has created over 60 ballets on companies and collegiate programs across the country.
In 2015, Martinez was awarded Joffrey Ballet’s “Winning Works: Choreographers of Color” commission and the Chicago 3Arts Award in recognition for her work as a female artist of color. More recently, Martinez was awarded an NEA grant for her premiere of Bliss! with Joffrey Ballet. Dubbed “a chameleon” of choreography by the Chicago Tribune, Martinez’s psychologically revelatory works challenge the viewer’s notion of what’s possible.
Upcoming Madison Ballet Events
-
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