Opening Night
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Jul 26
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“…vividly appealing, highly individual dancers.”
-The New York Times
Performance Details
Festival 2018 closes with Vail favorite BalletX, in a program of works never before seen in Vail. The evening features a commissioned world premiere by Memphis Jookin star Lil Buck set to the music of renowned composer and musician, Jon Batiste. The performance will be followed by an onstage dance party, bringing the Festival to a rousing conclusion, celebrating dance for all!
Evening Program*:
Fancy Me: RODERICK PHIFER, CAILI QUAN
Vivir: FRANCESCA FORCELLA, STANLEY GLOVER, GARY W. JETER II, ZACHARY KAPELUCK, SKYLER LUBIN, DANIEL MAYO, RODERICK PHIFER, CAILI QUAN, ANDREA YORITA
Express (World Premiere): LIL BUCK, FRANCESCA FORCELLA, STANLEY GLOVER, GARY W. JETER II, ZACHARY KAPELUCK, SKYLER LUBIN, DANIEL MAYO, ANNA PEABODY, RODERICK PHIFER, CAILI QUAN, ANDREA YORITA
The Boogeyman: FRANCESCA FORCELLA, GARY W. JETER II, ZACHARY KAPELUCK, SKYLER LUBIN, DANIEL MAYO, RODERICK PHIFER, CAILI QUAN, ANDREA YORITA
*Subject to change
Ticketing
Reserved Seating
$50-$113, based on availability.
Lawn Ticketing
$23 for 18 years and older. Children ages 13-17 are $10 and 12 and under are FREE on the lawn.
Encore Club Pass | $180
Good for one lawn ticket to each performance at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail (9 shows total).
Ability to purchase discounted guest lawn passes and Dance for $20.18 tickets, $25 seat upgrades and more!
One free beverage at each performance.
Student & Faculty Lawn Pass | $75
Good for one lawn ticket to each performance at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail (9 shows total).
Pass-holder must be a student or faculty member with a valid ID.
PLEASE CALL OUR BOX OFFICE (970-845-8497) IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE AN ENCORE CLUB OR STUDENT & FACULTY PASS
$2 per ticket fee will apply and additional fees are assessed with online transactions.
Other Performances
Festival Fan Club
The Festival Fan Club is available year-round and includes early access ticketing for Dance for $20.18 along with other great benefits! For more information about the Fan Club contact Whitney Harper at wharper@vvf.org
Community Arts Access
To learn more about attending a performance through our Community Arts Access program or providing support to eliminate socioeconomic barriers to the arts, please contact Cathy Heller.