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Repertoire

Metropolitan’s dancers practice the art of performance in an annual season that presents both classical and contemporary dance. Since its founding, Metropolitan has added an astounding 95 works to its repertoire, including 50 world premiere contemporary works and 5 world premiere story ballets.

  • Contemporary / Neoclassical – Commissioned World Premieres
    in / with / in, Tommie-Waheed Evans (World Premiere 2024) De(vices), Sarah Mettin (World Premiere 2024) Atomic, Sarah Mettin (World Premiere 2023) Vivaldi Suite No. 2, Da’ Von Doane (World Premiere 2023) When It Rains, It Pours, Maleek Washington (World Premiere 2023) Epitaph, Sarah Mettin (World Premiere 2023) Chasm, Ashley Walton Pabst (World Premiere 2022) Vesna, Sarah Mettin (World Premiere 2022) Piano Trio No 1 in D Minor, Op 32, Jenelle Figgins (World Premiere 2020) Subjective Skies, Tommie-Waheed Evans (World Premiere 2020) Depart, Sarah Mettin (World Premiere 2019) Two Four Love, Sarah Mettin (World Premiere 2018) Schubert Impromptu No 3 in G-flat major, Denise Somrack D’Angelo (World Premiere 2018) Fade: A Memoir of Senses Lost, Tommie-Waheed Evans (World Premiere 2017) Deep Down Basic Whatever There Is, Sarah Mettin (World Premiere 2017) Pavane, Lisa Collins Vidnovic (World Premiere 2017) A Winged Victory, Sarah Mettin (World Premiere 2016) Night Run, Tommie-Waheed Evans (World Premiere 2015) Coalesce, Sarah Mettin (World Premiere 2015) Two Wills, Sarah Mettin, with world premiere score by John Silva, (World Premiere 2015) Tarnish, Damani Pompey (World Premiere 2015) Praeludium and Allegro in the Style of Pugnani, Denise Somrack D’Angelo (World Premiere 2015) Highland Bliss, Kanji Segawa (World Premiere 2014, full ballet 2022) Fractals, Sarah Mettin (World Premiere 2014) Rush Hour, Tommie-Waheed Evans (World Premiere 2014) Fieldwork, Sarah Mettin (World Premiere 2013) Holberg Suite, Denise Somrack D’Angelo (World Premiere 2013) Games, Carlos dos Santos, Jr. (World Premiere 2012) Fend, Sarah Mettin (World Premiere 2012) Divertimento in F major, K. 138, Denise Somrack D’Angelo (World Premiere 2012) Viva, Kanji Segawa (World Premiere 2011) Free Standing, Sarah Mettin (World Premiere 2011) Oblivion… Astor Piazzolla, Lisa Collins Vidnovic (World Premiere 2010) Sakamoto Suite, Kanji Segawa (World Premiere 2009) Trying Round, Francis Veyette (World Premiere 2009) Contrasts, Lisa Collins Vidnovic (World Premiere 2009) Eternal Space, Kanji Segawa (World Premiere 2007) Toward the Light, Kanji Segawa (World Premiere 2006) Partita No 2 in D Minor, Lisa Collins Vidnovic (World Premiere 2006) Tangos & More: Dances for String Quartet, Lisa Collins Vidnovic (World Premiere 2006) Short Set for String Quartet, Lisa Collins Vidnovic (World Premiere 2005) Gloria, Jessica Lang (World Premiere 2003) Sorrow’s Cycle, Jessica Lang (World Premiere 2003) Roumanian Dances, Lisa Collins Vidnovic (World Premiere 2003) Petite Morceaux, Jessica Lang, (World Premiere 2002)
  • Contemporary / Neoclassical – Company Premieres
    Panorama, Martha Graham, Staging by Anne Souder (Company Premiere 2023) Thoughts Within the Walls, Ashley Walton (Company Premiere 2018) Impetus, Ashley Walton (Company Premiere 2017) Aloft, Ashley Walton (Company Premiere 2013) Take Me, Katarzyna Skarpetowska (Company Premiere 2010) Valse Fantaisie, George Balanchine (Company Premiere 2011) * Serenade, George Balanchine (Company Premiere 2010) * Skin and Steel, Richard Tanner (Company Premiere 2008) Folk Tales, Katarzyna Skarpetowska (Company Premiere 2006) Touch of Your Voice, Jessica Lang (2004 Company Premiere) Marcello, Andrew Pap (Company Premiere 2002) *The performances of Valse Fantaisie and Serenade, Balanchine ® Ballets, were presented by arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and were produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style ® and the Balanchine Technique ® Service standards established and provided by the Trust.
  • Repertoire for Children – Family Concert Series
    Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet, Mary LeGere (Company Premiere 2022) The Story of Ferdinand, Jennifer Sommers (World Premiere 2022) The Adventures of Robin Hood, John Selya (World Premiere 2022) The Ugly Duckling, Ashley Walton (Company Premiere 2019) The Little Engine That Could, Jennifer Sommers (Company Premiere 2015) Tea for Ruby, Mary LeGere (Company Premiere 2013) Cinderella, Denise Somrack D’Angelo & Lisa Collins Vidnovic (World Premiere 2010) Hansel and Gretel, Kanji Segawa (World Premiere 2009) Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly, Mary LeGere (Company Premiere 2009) The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Jennifer Sommers (Company Premiere 2008) Peter Pan, Kanji Segawa (World Premiere 2007) The Rainbow Fish, Jennifer Sommers (Company Premiere 2006) Alice in Wonderland, Jennifer Sommers (Company Premiere 2005) Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Jennifer Sommers (Company Premiere 2004)
  • Classical / Folkloric Repertoire
    Bukovinian Lark (“The Lark”), Mykola Zhukovin staged by Taras Lewyckyj (Company Premiere 2016) Suite from Don Quixote, Marius Petipa, staged by Natalya Lushina Zeiger (Company Premiere 2015) Jardin Anime from Le Corsaire, Marius Petipa, staged by Natalya Lushina Zeiger (Company Premiere 2014) Moriaky (Sailors), Pavlo Virsky, staged by Taras Lewyckyj (Company Premiere 2014) Snow Scene & Pas de Deux from The Nutcracker, Robert Rodham, staged by Fiona Fuerstner (Company Premiere 2012) Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker, Denise Somrack D’Angelo (World Premiere 2012) Coppelia (Full Length in 3 acts), Marius Petipa, staged by Lisa Collins Vidnovic (Company Premiere 2011) Children’s Mazurka from Paquita, Marius Petipa, staged by Natalya Lushina Zeiger (Company Premiere 2010) Flames of Paris Pas de Deux, Vainonen, staged by Natalya Lushina Zeiger (Company Premiere 2010) Spring Waters Pas de Deux, Assaf Messerer, staged by Natalya Lushina Zeiger (Company Premiere 2009) Swan Lake, Act III, Marius Petipa, staged by Natalya Lushina Zeiger (Company Premiere 2007) Graduation Ball, David Lichine, staged by Lisa Collins Vidnovic (Company Premiere 2006) Raymonda, Act III, Marius Petipa, staged by Natalya Lushina Zeiger (Company Premiere 2005) Paquita, Marius Petipa, staged by Natalya Lushina Zeiger (Company Premiere 2005) Le Corsaire Pas de Deux, Marius Petipa, staged by Natalya Lushina Zeiger (Company Premiere 2005) Sleeping Beauty, Act III, Marius Petipa, staged by Natalya Lushina Zeiger (Company Premiere 2004) Napoli, Act III, August Bournonville, staged by Andrew Pap (Company Premiere 2004) Don Quixote Pas de Deux, Marius Petipa, staged by Natalya Lushina Zeiger (Company Premiere 2004) Swan Lake, Act II, Marius Petipa, staged by Natalya Lushina Zeiger (Company Premiere 2003) Swan Lake Pas de Trois, Marius Petipa, staged by Lisa Collins Vidnovic (Company Premiere 2002) Les Sylphides, Michel Fokine, staged by Natalya Lushina Zeiger (Company Premiere 2002)
  • Guest Companies / Artists Presented
    Professional Training Division, The Washington School of Ballet (Variations/Collaborations 2020) San Francisco Ballet School Trainee Program (Variations/Collaborations 2019) PHILADANCO! D/2 (Variations/Collaborations 2018) Pennsylvania Ballet II (Variations/Collaborations 2017) Mettin Movement (Variations/Collaborations 2013) John Silva, Composer/Concert Artist (Variations/Collaborations 2015, 2018) Settlement Music School (Variations/Collaborations – Annually, 2002- present)
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