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2025 Performances
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August 19, 2024
Ballare Carmel
at Sunset Center
Carmel, CA
Car Week
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​At an exclusive Czinger event, 3 Ballare Carmel dancers gave a dynamic performance, enhancing the thrill of showcasing Czinger's revolutionary hypercar. Known for its cutting-edge, 3D-printed design and extreme speed, the Czinger 21C merges futuristic engineering with precision luxury. As the dancers performed in avant-garde costumes to the beats of celebrity DJ duo the Bloom Twins, the party became one of the most memorable highlights in Care Week history, blending innovation, luxury, and the arts in one unforgettable night.​
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PAST PERFORMANCES
2024 Performances
November 15, 2024
Ballare Carmel
at private residence
Pacific Grove, CA
Scholarship Soiree
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​Against the breathtaking Pacific Ocean backdrop, Katie Lingle will captivate an intimate gathering with a sultry solo choreographed by Megan Rhodes to Etta James' timeless At Last. This moving performance, infused with elegance and warmth, promises an unforgettable evening—all in support of a vital cause: raising scholarship funds for the 2025 Fellowship Program.
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August 19, 2024
Ballare Carmel
at Sunset Center
Carmel, CA
Car Week
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​At an exclusive Czinger event, 3 Ballare Carmel dancers gave a dynamic performance, enhancing the thrill of showcasing Czinger's revolutionary hypercar. Known for its cutting-edge, 3D-printed design and extreme speed, the Czinger 21C merges futuristic engineering with precision luxury. As the dancers performed in avant-garde costumes to the beats of celebrity DJ duo the Bloom Twins, the party became one of the most memorable highlights in Care Week history, blending innovation, luxury, and the arts in one unforgettable night.​
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July 27 & 28, 2024
Ballare Carmel
at Hacienda Hay & Feed
Carmel Valley, CA
Farm~to~Tendu
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CDF's resident company performed works by Javon Ja'mon Jones, Robin Dekkers, Kelly Ashton Todd, and Anouk van Dijk with live music by cellist Michelle Djokic and harp by Vincent Pierce.
July 27 & 28, 2024
Ballare Carmel
at Hacienda Hay & Feed
Carmel Valley, CA
Farm~to~Tendu
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CDF's resident company performed works by Javon Ja'mon Jones, Robin Dekkers, Kelly Ashton Todd, and Anouk van Dijk with live music by cellist Michelle Djokic and harp by Vincent Pierce.
July 26, 2024
Ballare Carmel ​
at Rancho Cielo
Salinas, CA
Farm~to~Tendu
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CDF's resident company performed works by Javon Ja'mon Jones, Robin Dekkers, Kelly Ashton Todd, and Anouk van Dijk with live music by cellist Michelle Djokic and harp by Vincent Pierce.
July 19, 2024
Ballare Carmel
& Summer Program Participants
at Carmel Plaza
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Info coming soon!
June 22, 2024
Ballare Carmel
& Studio West Dance Center
at Bas Blue Theatre
Fort Collins, CO
Info coming soon!
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FUNraiser
at Out of Bounds
Pebble Beach, CA
Info coming soon!
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Lillian Barbeito
at Carmel Carmel Women's Club
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Info coming soon!
February 10 & 11, 2024
Ballare Carmel
at Hidden Valley Music Seminars
Carmel Valley, CA
A Celebration of Dance & Romance
CDf's resident company enchanted guests with works by Natasha Adorlee, Javon "Ja'Moon" Jones, Alex Ketley, and Megan Rhodes. Each performance was thoughtfully paired with gourmet chocolates, creating a sensory experience that invited attendees to stroll through romantic grounds, enjoy sparkling wine, and savor exquisite pairings of chocolate and dance. This unforgettable evening blended world-class performances with an ambiance of pure romance.
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2nd Annual
Dance & Choreography
Fellowship Program
at Hidden Valley Music Seminars
Carmel Valley, CA
Info coming soon!
2023 Performances
November 11 & 12, 2023
HURyCAN
& Fanny Ara
at Esteban Restaurant
Monterey, CA
Unforgettable traditional and award-winning contemporay dance of Spain with live guitar enhanced with cava, tapas, and churros.
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July 15, 2023
Whim W'Hims
Karl Watson
& Summer Program Participants
at Carmel Plaza
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This Is Not The Little Prince
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CDF's 2023 Summer Program participants performed an exceprt during the Summer Live Music Series at Carmel Plaza.
May 13, 2023
Ballare Carmel
at Simon Bull's Private Studio
Monterey, CA
FUNraiser
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Ballare Carmel brought Alex Ketley’s piece, In Awe (of the Everyday), to life within Simon Bull’s exclusive studio and storage space. Surrounded by Bull’s creations awaiting display in prestigious galleries from London to Aspen, the intimate performance offered a rare glimpse into the creative heart of one of Carmel’s most celebrated artists. This unique setting infused the evening with an atmosphere of artistic innovation and raw beauty, making it a truly unforgettable experience.
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May 6, 2023
Ballare Carmel
FUNraiser with
Simon Bull
at Meuse Gallery
St. Helena, CA
FUNraiser
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Ballare Carmel dancers Ariel Clarke, Katie Lingle, and Anthony Pucci performed an adapted version of Alex Ketley’s piece “In Awe (of the Everyday)” with esteemed collaborator SIMON BULL at his gallery in St. Helena. It was something to behold!
January 8, 2023
Dance Fellows
at Sand Box
Sand City, CA
Music In Motion
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Dance Fellows performed Alex Ketley's In Awe (of Every Day) with live music by cellist Michelle Djokic and violinist _.
January 7, 2023
Dance & Choreography
Fellowship Showcase
at Hidden Valley Music Seminars
Carmel Valley Village, CA
The Future of Dance
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From January 1-7th, 2023, three emerging choreographers and 25 promising dancers participated in CDF's inaugural DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. The experience included Countertechnique, progressive ballet, ALEX KETLEY's "Hot Mess," and creation sessions with Natasha Adorlee, Gianna Burright, and Nicole Hennington.
November 4 & 5, 2022
Ballare Carmel
at the Sunset Center
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Triple World Premiere
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Ballare Carmel performed a triple-world premiere by prominent choreographers; Brooklyn-based Jennifer Archibald with special guest Maddox Haberdasher, Los Angeles-based James Gregg with live music by esteemed violinist Edwin Huizinga, ​and Zurich-based Ihsan Rustem with set design by Mark Baer and live piano by Keisuke Nakagoshi.
August 5-7, 2022
Ballare Carmel
at Folktale Winery & Vineyards in
Carmel Valley, CA
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Company Debut
Our resident company, Ballare Carmel, performed an unforgettable immersive contemporary dance experience at Folktale Winery and Vineyards. Chicago-based choreographer Noelle Kayser's new piece inspired by the pioneering women writers of Carmel guided guests along the cobblestone pathway and secluded courtyard outside The Barrel Room, continued in The Rose Vineyard with the Santa Lucia Mountains as the backdrop, and culminated in The Vineyard House, a tucked-away luxurious villa.
April 14, 2022
Ballare Carmel
at Blue Fox Cellars
Carmel Valley Village, CA
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FUNraiser
Ballare Carmel performed excerpts of IHSAN RUSTEM's "Just Don't End Up In The Pinecone, Honey," as well as a sneak peek at new work by JAMES GREGG in an intimate evening with wine, charcuterie, exquisite live music by one of the most prolific violinists on the concert circuit, EDWIN HUIZINGA.
March 11 & 12, 2022
Yes! Dance Festival
at Fireside Theatre
Richmond, VA
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Resident Company's First Tour
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Kaye Weinstein Gary invited BALLARE CARMEL to perform at the Yes! Dance Festival in Richmond, VA.
September 18, 2021
Ballare Carmel
at Hidden Valley Music Seminars
Carmel Valley Village, CA
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Company Launch
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Carmel Dance Festival's resident dance company, BALLARE CARMEL, launched with a silent auction and performance on Saturday, September 18th in Carmel Valley Village. A preview of new work by Zurich-based choreographer IHSAN RUSTEM featuring world-class dancers. The Silent Auction started at 6:30 pm, the doors opened at 7:00 pm, and the show began at 7:30 pm.
July 23-25, 2021
PARA.MAR Dance Theatre
at the Sunset Center
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Festival Launch
Carmel Dance Festival launched with the West Coast Premiere of “kiss,” choreographed by Stephanie Martinez, and additional works by Lucas Crandall and Jennifer Archibald.
November 4 & 5, 2022
Ballare Carmel
at the Sunset Center
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