By: Hanna Nakano
The Sacramento Ballet has been a beacon of artistic excellence in Northern California for more than 70 years, delivering world-class performances, education, and outreach programs. Starting this fall, the Sacramento Ballet brings that excellence to Davis.
The Davis Arts Center, under director Sam King, has formed a partnership with the company to open a satellite school serving dancers in Davis. And they’re kicking off the partnership with a big community celebration.
“Davis Arts Center is thrilled to welcome Sac Ballet back to our extended arts family,” King told The Dirt. “Our new mission is focused on expanding access to the arts for all children, a focus shared by Sac Ballet School Director, Jorge Laico. We are overjoyed that this partnership will enable more youth to experience the magic of dance.”
The Davis Arts Center will host a performance from the Sac Ballet’s 2nd Troupe, plus some younger students, in their large dance studio on Saturday, April 26. The event will serve as a welcome back and as a way for the Sacramento Ballet to introduce their Summer intensive camps at the DAC and their Fall school schedule.
The Sacramento Ballet is the region’s only dance company to maintain a roster of professional dance artists. Unique among local arts organizations, Sacramento Ballet welcomes internationally renowned dancers and choreographers to live and create groundbreaking artistic works right here in Northern California.
The Davis Arts Center is located at 1919 F Street, Davis.
