Alone Beside Me (photo by Sarah Ferguson)
April 30, 2026 | 7 pm @ Wise Co. Performing Arts Center
Pound,VA–Richmond Ballet’s Studio Companypresents an evening of classicaland contemporary works, showcasing theversatility, athleticismand artistry of itstalented emerging dancers.Pro-Art welcomes Richmond Ballet Studio Company to the Wise County Performing Arts Center at J.W. Adams Combined School in Pound Thursday, April 30at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door. Children and students will be admitted free.For more information and to make reservations, visitproartva.org.
The performance highlights “La Bayadère Pas de Six,”a grandclassical showpiece from Act III of thebeloved ballet. The program also featurestwo compelling works by Richmond BalletArtistic Director Ma Cong:“Alone, Beside Me,”a poignant duet exploring the complexitiesof love and connection, and“Crash,”agripping solo that delves into personalconflict and endurance. Salvatore Aiello’s“Notturno”adds a lyrical dimension, pairingexpressive choreography with the evocativemusic of Franz Schubert.
Richmond Ballet, The State Ballet ofVirginia, has flourished as a home for thepast, presentand future of dance sinceits inception as a professional companyin 1984. The Ballet boasts an expansiverepertory that includes 19th and 20thcentury masterpieces as well as morethan 80 new ballets by contemporarychoreographers from around the world.Learn more atrichmondballet.com.
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This project was supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.??
?The spring half ofPro-Art’s49th season is underway.Explore upcoming performances, purchase season ticketsand make reservations to attend atproartva.org. Season tickets can also be purchased in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520.Children and students are admitted free to every performance.Pro-Art is committed to making the arts accessible to everyone, if price is a barrier of entry to you, contact Pro-Art for available resources.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues,for accessibility inquiries or general questions,call (276) 376-4520 or emailcontact@proartva.org.Forweather related updates,patrons are encouraged to checkproartva.orgforreal-timeinformation.
Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at WiseandMountain Empire Community College.
Category: Dance