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Aspen’s resident dance company continues to enrich the community through locally based curations of high caliber dance.

Aspen, CO: The Wheeler Opera House is pleased to present the Roaring Fork Valley’s local dance company DanceAspen for two amazing performances this fall and winter. ‘New Horizons,’ an evening of contemporary dance, will be presented September 23 & 24 at 7:30 PM. The ‘Winter Program,’ which will feature world-renowned choreographer, Yin Yue, will be presented March 17 & 18 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $35-$65 for reserved seating and go on sale Thursday, July 21 at 12 noon at the Wheeler Opera House Box Office (970.920.5770/ aspenshowtix.com). The Wheeler Opera House is located at 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen, CO.

DanceAspen Executive Director Laurel Jenny Winton states, “As we enter into the next phase of our developing company, we are excited to bring never before seen works to the valley that push the boundaries of the physical and artistic standards of dance today.”

“We at the Wheeler are so proud to have played a small part in the rapid growth of DanceAspen,” commented Wheeler Executive Director Lisa Rigsby Peterson. “As an arts center for our community, to be able to showcase local artists with such talent, grace, drive and promise perfectly captures what the Wheeler is about. We’re excited to continue be a part of this outstanding company’s artistic growth.”

NEW HORIZONS
September 23 & 24, 2022
Just over a year after their official debut as a new company, DanceAspen is widening its scope of creative possibilities and looking to new horizons. With three new works by Danielle Rowe, Matthew Gilmore and Kaya Wolsey, DanceAspen invites you on a journey through the next generation of contemporary dance.

WINTER PROGRAM
March 17 & 18, 2023
Join DanceAspen for a thrilling evening of dance with innovative choreography, unmatched athleticism and emotional artistry. DanceAspen has quickly been established as a fresh voice and champion for new choreography in the dance world. This performance will feature a new creation set on the DanceAspen artists by world-renowned choreographer, Yin Yue.