BLOOM!

Ventana Ballet & Austin Camerata present:

Step inside a flower shop where the flowers aren't quite what they seem.
This spring, Ventana Ballet and the live musicians of Austin Camerata invite you to an intimate evening of ballet, live strings, and piano — performed just feet away from you at East Side Performing Arts in East Austin.
The night builds from some of the company's most beloved works to something no audience has ever seen: Act I of Flower Shop, a brand-new ballet set to an original piano quartet by American composer Michael Alec Rose. You'll be among the first to experience this world premiere before its full debut in September 2026.
Three nights only. A full bar by Tito's Handmade Vodka. And a VIP reception where you can meet the artists and hear directly from the composer.

7:00pm - Doors Open
7:30pm - Performance (15-minute intermission)
8:45pm - VIP Reception & Composer Q&A
ACT I — Highlights from the Ventana Ballet & Austin Camerata Repertoire
Four works from across the collaborative eight-season history, featuring live cello, piano, and string quartet — from the haunting intensity of Schubert to the soaring energy of Vivaldi.

ACT II — A Sneak Peek at Flower Shop
An exclusive first look at Ventana Ballet's next full-length ballet, Flower Shop, premiering September 2026. New choreography by AJ Garcia-Rameau. An original score by Michael Alec Rose. A story that starts in a flower shop — and goes somewhere you won't expect.

Thursday, April 30th
Friday, May 1st
Saturday, May 2nd

VIP* Front Row Seats [Yellow Zone] $50
VIP* Bar-Height Stools [Green Zone] $40
General Admission Seats [Blue Zone] $30
Plus Sales Tax & Ticketing Platform Fee
*Yellow & Green Zone tickets include access to post-show VIP Reception .
Additional VIP Reception tickets available!
**Scroll down to see the seat map**

This is an intimate, up-close experience — not a traditional theater setting. You'll be in the same room as the dancers and musicians, close enough to hear the breath and feel the movement. The bar (sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka) is open before the show and during intermission. The vibe is come-as-you-are — dress up and wear something floral & bright, if you'd like , but East Austin casual is perfect! Total runtime: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes (including intermission)

East Side Performing Arts (ESPA) 979 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702
Parking is available behind the building. Enter the lot near Black Feather Vintage, and drive around to the back. We recommend rideshare if you plan to enjoy the bar.

The recommended ages for these evening-length performances of BLOOM! are 12 & up. However, those guests under age 12 are more than welcome to attend if they are comfortable remaining quiet & courteous for the duration of the 1-hour show.

Dancers: Mariana Alonso, Roberto de Asís Cobos Cantú, Aidan DeWitt, AJ Garcia-Rameau, Isabelle Green, Rachael Hanlon, Shelby Higley, Jordan Miller, Brielle Tripke
Musicians: Daniel Kopp (Cello),Sohee Kwon (Piano),Yung-Hsuan (Sandy) Lo (Violin),Alexander Smith (Viola)
Choreography, Production, & Lighting Design: AJ Garcia-Rameau, Executive Artistic Director of Ventana Ballet
Music Direction: Daniel Kopp, Artistic Director of Austin Camerata
Assistant Production: Daniel Kopp & Navaji David Nava

East Side Performing Arts (Rehearsal and Performance Venue Sponsor)
Austin Creative Alliance (Ventana Ballet's 501c3 Nonprofit Fiscal Sponsor)|
Miscellaneous Rentals (Green Zone Seating Partner)
Ventana Ballet Crew (Making all the things happen!)
Tito's Handmade Vodka (Bar Sponsor)

Ventana Ballet is a professional contemporary ballet company in its 8th season in Austin, TX. Founded by AJ Garcia-Rameau, the company has produced sold-out original productions including KOMOREBI, UNDEAD, and ALLUVIUS. The word ventana, meaning window, embodies the company’s organizational mission and vision, seeking to provide artistically relevant, technically proficient, and publicly accessible dance performance and education opportunities to the community. Ventana Ballet’s mission is to inspire, entertain and educate audiences through disciplined and innovative approaches to presenting next-generation choreographic works as well as create fair-pay opportunities for performing artists and keep ticket prices accessible to the community. More information about Ventana Ballet can be found on the company website at VentanaBallet.com.

Since its founding in 2016, Austin Camerata has emerged as an ensemble leading the way in innovative chamber music performances in central Texas. Hailed for its “unadulterated beauty” by Austin360, Austin Camerata was nominated for “Best Classical Ensemble” by the 2018 Austin Critics Table. Dedicated to broadening the audience for chamber music, Austin Camerata performs an array of repertoire, from the most revered classical masterpieces to newly written, genre-defying works. Each season explores new possibilities for music to collaborate with different art forms. More information can be found at AustinCamerata.com

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East Side Performing Arts (ESPA), 979 Springdale Road, Austin, United States

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