Aspen Santa Fe Ballet July 28 and 29 - 8 p.m. - Big Top Artistic Director Tom Mossbrucker Choreographers Nicolo Fonte, Jirí Kilián, Jorma Elo.

“Aspen Santa Fe Ballet may be the finest modern dance company in America” – The Santa Fe New Mexican

“In little more than a decade, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet has become a leader in contemporary dance” – Pittsburgh Tribune Review

The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is one of America’s leading mixed repertoire contemporary ballet companies. Founded in 1990 by Bebe Schweppe and currently directed by Tom Mossbrucker and Jean-Philippe Malaty, the company blends the classical training of its dancers with a variety of traditional and adven­turous work by international choreographers.

For the delight of festival-goers, this American company will offer a special program to mark the 15th anniversary of its creation. This program includes: Where We Left Off by Nicolo Fonte, Stamping Ground by Jirí Kilián and Red Sweet by Jorma Elo.

www.aspensantafeballet.com