Connecticut Ballet presents BE MY VALENTINE

Connecticut Ballet’s annual  BE MY VALENTINE  returns to Stamford on February 16th just in time for Valentine's Day! “We want to invite audiences make a day of ict sto come out, enjoy a variety of dances around the theme of love, have some wine and nibbles, and make a day of it.”

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The program includes works by Eve Chan (a revival of a tango duet and a new work entitled ‘Forgotten Love’ to music by Srabin), Brett Raphael (a premiere to original music by Blue Oyster Cult co-founder Joe Bouchard entitled ‘Just One More Tango’), Michael Mao’s ‘Day of Anger’ for two male dancers and a company premiere of Keerati Jinapunwiphat’s 2019 satiric piece, ‘Strange Taste’ to ‘Love Potion No. 9’ from 1959 performed by The Clovers. Classical ballet will be represented by a famous duet for the Scotsman James and his muse, The Sylph, from August Bournonville’s classic ballet, ‘La Sylphide,’ from 1836. 

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Artistic Director Brett Raphael will narrate and introduce musical guests Margi Gianquinto Quartet  singing ballads from the American songbook.

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Join the dancers following the performance for a meet-and-greet reception.

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All ages welcome.

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