Milwaukee Ballet Dances Into the Community with “Ballet Beat”

MILWAUKEE – July 11, 2023 – Milwaukee Ballet’s summertime series Ballet Beat returns to the Greater Milwaukee area with free performances, activities, and workshops over the next four weeks.  This annual program is part of the Company’s community engagement focus and mission to make ballet accessible to all.

“Dance is a universal language that everyone can enjoy, and it’s a great pleasure to bring it from the studio into the city,” says Artistic Director Michael Pink. “We’re honored to be welcomed into the community that has always supported us, especially as we continue to recover from the challenges of the past few years. Ballet Beat is one of our favorite ways to connect with new and returning ballet lovers and to share our passion for dance with such a vibrant, arts-loving community.”

Company Artists Alyssa Schilke and Eric Figueredo headline the cast of this year’s program. They are joined by five dancers from the Milwaukee Ballet II Second Company, students from Milwaukee Ballet School and Academy’s Pre-Professional Program, and other special guest artists.

Ballet Beat will kick off at Bastille Day West and Bastille Day Downtown on July 14 and 15. Further demonstrations, workshops, and performances will take place at popular Milwaukee summer events, including Washington Park Wednesdays and Summerfest’s Sunday Family Fun Days. The program will also travel to Door County to perform in Death’s Door Dance Festival, which is back for a second year.

Additional private workshops will be held with area partners, including Parkside Elementary School and Pewaukee Champions.

Ballet Beat will conclude with two free outdoor performances at St. Ann Indaba Bandshell on July 26 and Summerfest Family Fun Day on August 6. Both events will include pieces performed by Milwaukee Ballet dancers and guest artists.

“Ballet Beat is a truly special opportunity, both for us and for our community,” says Pink. “It’s a chance for us all to connect and dance together in a relaxed, fun setting. We anticipate it highly every year and are thrilled to bring it back once again.”

Milwaukee Ballet’s outreach programs reach thousands of students and families each year in schools, libraries, theaters, and the Company’s own studios. Dance classes, free performances, and adaptive ballet are all hallmarks of their award-winning community engagement initiatives.

Schedule 

July 14^th – Bastille Day West
Kid Friendly Ballet Introduction & Demo & Teaser Performance
Address: 5811 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Event Time: 5:30-6:00 PM

July 15^th – Bastille Day – Downtown
Kid friendly Ballet Introduction & Demo & Teaser Performance
Address: 825 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Mainstage)
Event time: 11:00-11:45 AM

July 16^th – Sunday Family Fun Day – Summer Fest
Kid Friendly Ballet Demonstrations
Address: 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Event Time: 10:00-4:00 PM

July 19^th – Washington Park Wednesday
Ballet Demonstration & Tennis Shoe Performance
Address: 4599 W Lloyd St, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Event Time: 6:15-6:45 PM

July 26^th – St. Ann Indaba Bandshell Performance
Full performance by dancers and guest artists
Address: 2450 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53205
Event Time: 6:00-7:00 PM

July 29^th – Death’s Door Dance Festival
Performance for festival show 
Address: Sister Bay Bandshell, Door County, WI
Event Time: 6:00 PM

August 6^th – Sunday Family Funday Performance
Full performance by dancers and guest artists
Address: 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Event Time: 1:00-2:00 PM

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.