Ballet Tucson Behind the Curtain: Chieko Imada's Himiko

This weekend we open our Winter Concert, in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival. This diverse program offers audience members the chance to experience the versatility of ballet with four unique premieres, one of which has been over 30 years in the making.
"Himiko", a new ballet created by our Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada, explores the legendary third-century Japanese Queen Himiko. She is a historical figure that Imada has always felt drawn to and it has been a lifelong dream for her to create this ballet.
We are proud to collaborate with internationally acclaimed musicians Duo Chinoiserie to bring this legend to life. They will perform live onstage with our Ballet Tucson Dancers thanks to our annual partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival. They perform a variety of music including original work by award-winning composer Yusuke Nakanishi in collaboration with Tucson Guitar Society.
“Finally after three decades, my dream comes true", says Chieko Imada about her world premiere. "I appreciate this moment and look forward to sharing it with our patrons.”
Don't miss this exciting concert. also featuring legendary choreographer George Balanchine's "Allegro Brillante", Price Suddarth's "Borderland", and Artistic Director Margaret Mullin's "Romeo & Juliet Pas de Deux".
February 17-19 at the Leo Rich Theater
For tickets, call 520.791.4101 or visit ballettucson.o...
Special thanks to Chieko Imada, Bin Hu, Jing Xai, Julia Pernet, Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society.
Thank you to our Season Sponsors:
Connie Hillman Family Foundation
Florence and Larry Adamson
James H. and Frances R. Allen Family Foundation
Bert W. Martin Foundation
JoAnn Cowgill