SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 7PM
Irvine Barclay Theatre
The SoCal Ballet Scene returns with their signature annual Ballet Festival celebrating Southern California’s dance community. This curated program brings together professional dancers who live and work across the region, performing a dynamic range of bold contemporary works and classical ballet excerpts. Featured guest companies this year include Anaheim Ballet, The Realm Company, and Luminario Ballet.
The festival also features highlights from Swan Lake, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. This condensed presentation captures the essence of the full ballet, from the grandeur of the palace scenes to the poetic White Swan pas de deux, the sweeping formations of the swan corps de ballet, and the thrilling virtuosity of the Black Swan.
With live commentary guiding each work, the program offers insight for first-time attendees and seasoned ballet lovers alike.
"The SoCal Ballet Scene festival continues to gain momentum... solidifying its place as a key event for Southern California’s ballet community."
— Culture OC
Ballet Festival
Our signature Ballet Festival brings together the best dance artists and companies in Southern California to perform a curated program of classical, contemporary, and commissioned ballet works.
New to the ballet scene? We’ve got you covered. The festival has something for everyone to enjoy. Presented in an entertaining, educational format, each piece is introduced with interesting insights enhancing the viewing experience for all.
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Photography: Samantha Zauscher
FESTIVAL PROGRAM 2025
September 13th, 2025
Irvine Barclay Theatre
Irvine, CA
excerpt from Coppelia - Swanhilda and Friends
Choreography: Marius Petipa after Arthur Saint-Léon
Music: Léo Delibes
Dancers (matinee cast):
Swanhilda - Teresa Dietrich
Swanhilda’s friends - Marin Asano-Kim, Isabella Granqvist, Madelynn Hampton, Anna Hirko, Julie Novoa, Tatiana Ortega, Karli Padilla, Trinity Ruelas
Dancers (evening cast):
Swanhilda - Stella SingYiun
Swanhilda’s friends - Haley Altman-Cipot, Lauren Clarke, Madelynn Hampton, Brittney Hattrup, Chloe Koutroulis, Emma Mertens, Tatiana Ortega, Karli Padilla
excerpt from Giselle - Act II Pas de Deux
Choreography: Marius Petipa after Jules Perrot
Music: Adolphe Adam
Dancers:
Giselle - Rena Kamariotakis
Albrecht - Brayden Page
Ballet Project OC
Chronos
Choreography: Christina Ghiardi
Music: "Trio 2 in D" by Kirill Ritcher
Dancers:
Natalia Burns, Sarah Ashley Chicola, Nick Sedano, Cleo Taneja
The Target
Choreography: Jose Costas
Music: Gotan Project
Dancers (matinee cast):
Damian Kelly, Madelynn Hampton, Emma Mertens, Karli Padilla, Ian Roman
Dancers (evening cast):
Emily Van Clitters, Madelynn Hampton, Michael Hill, Chloe Koutroulis, Timothy Ruelas
Anaheim Ballet
Bellum, Pax et Spes
Choreography: Sarma Lapenieks Rosenberg
Music: Maurice Pinto
Dancers:
Elan Alekzander, Brayden Page, Eduard Sargsyan
The Realm Company
See The World, With You Around
Choreography: Chasen Greenwood
Music: Taylor Briggs
Dancers:
Sadie Black, Melissa Lorraine Briggs, Carmen Callahan, Harry Louis, Matisse Love, Adelaide Sands, Mirell Sork
Hollywood Ballet
Hurwitz Pas De Deux
Choreography: Sarah Alfino
Music: Justin Hurwitz
Dancers:
Chris Flores, Camille Goldsborough
excerpt from Le Corsaire
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Music: Adolphe Adam
Corps de ballet choreography: Samantha Bell after Marius Petipa
Dancers:
Medora - Matisse Love
Conrad - Eduard Sargsyan
Ali - Avik Hovhannisian
Gulnare - Emily Van Clitters (matinee), Samantha Bell (evening)
Lankedem - Timothy Ruelas (matinee), Brayden Page (evening)
Birbanto - Damian Kelly
Odalisques (matinee) - Elise Holmes, Marin Asano-Kim, Celyna Tran
Odalisques (evening) - Haley Altman-Cipot, Haley Mauldin, Samantha Santos
Birbanto’s pirates - Chris Flores, Alec Guthrie, Michael Hill, Ian Roman, Cameron Schwanz, Gian Carlo Vargas
Pasha - Joel Tercero
Corps de ballet
Wendy Alcaraz, Darrin Blumfield, Alina Chun, Katie Coon, Heidi Debrincat, Susan Heatter, Emma Jorgenson, Elizabeth Le, Vikki Lee, Rhesa Nathanael, Julia Persons, Christine Pigott, Courtney Pinns, Kathleen Shivers, Abby Willis, Clarissa Wylde
- Erin Longhofer
- Jackie Coffy
Hi I’m Rena Kamariotakis, founder of SoCal Ballet Scene and our Signature Ballet Festival event. Having trained and danced professionally in Southern California myself, I saw so much local talent, yet few opportunities for the community to appreciate and be moved by these artists. The Festival was created to provide a performance platform to bring together dancers, choreographers, regional ballet companies, and connect them with the community to celebrate dance together. The entire event, from connections made backstage to the reception following the performance, creates a real sense of community among dancers and audience members. All are welcome to join us in this celebration of ballet. I hope to see you at our next Signature Festival Event!
2026 FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS ARE STILL OPEN!
Dancers & Choreographers, apply below to join us:PREVIOUS FESTIVALS
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2025 BALLET FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
Irvine Barclay Theatre
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