SPAC announced that BalletX will present the premiere of The Four Seasons Reimagined in a special one-night, pavilion-only performance on Wednesday, June 11. The immersive, evening-length work marks BalletX’s first full-company, headlining engagement on the SPAC Amphitheater stage and arrives just days after its world premiere.
Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company previously performed in the Spa Little Theater and appeared as a guest with The Philadelphia Orchestra on the main stage. The Four Seasons Reimagined ushers audiences into an immersive landscape shaped by sound, movement, light and design.
Composer and electronic music innovator Dan Deacon creates and performs a bold original score live on stage with his nine-member band, reinterpreting Vivaldi’s iconic work with an avant-garde, modern edge. Four choreographers—Morgan Runacre-Temple (Summer), Penny Saunders (Fall), Jamar Roberts (Winter) and Trey McIntyre (Spring)—bring a distinct season to life, revealing nature as a driving force.
Elizabeth Sobol, Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, noted the production resonates deeply with SPAC’s home in Saratoga Spa State Park and the organization’s evolution as a vibrant, year-round institution. The work reflects SPAC’s commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability, inspiring audiences to consider both the majesty and fragility of the natural world.
Christine Cox, BalletX Artistic and Executive Director, described The Four Seasons Reimagined as a celebration two years in the making, honored to premiere it as part of America250.
The collaboration marks BalletX’s second partnership with Deacon, following the 2023 premiere of NYCB Resident Choreographer Justin Peck’s Become a Mountain. Deacon performs the score live alongside his nine-piece ensemble, with several musicians taking on multiple instruments. The score reflects shifting seasons and our relationship with the natural world, weaving in hope-infused passages that actively engage and inspire audiences.
Scenic and costume design is by designer Emma Kingsbury, whose work spans theater, dance, opera and film, including collaborations with Opera Australia and La Scala. Known for creating imaginative, layered environments that deepen storytelling, Kingsbury brings a multidisciplinary vision shaped with sustainability at its core.
SPAC invited regional organizations dedicated to conservation and sustainability to attend and engage with audiences prior to the performance. Participating partners include the Agricultural Stewardship Association, Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Mohawk Hudson Land Conservation District, New York State Parks & Historic Preservation, Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Saratoga PLAN, SoBro Conservancy, Southern Adirondack Audubon Society, Spa City Farmers’ Market, Sustainable Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park and Capital Region PRISM.
Tickets will be available beginning Thursday, March 6 at 10 a.m. for members (tiered by level) and Wednesday, March 12 at 10 a.m. for the general public. All tickets for this performance are pavilion only and start at $29.
For tickets and more information, visit spac.org.
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