Choreography: Maurice Hines, Randy Duncan, Stella Kane, Harrison McEldowney, Margo Sappington, Ron De Jesus

Production co-sponsors: Huntington Bank and Univar
Media partner: Smooth Jazz WJZA
Jointly presented by the Columbus Jazz Orchestra in association with the Wexner Center for the Arts.

Winner of the 2006 GCAC Artistic Excellence Award

BeBop and Blue Notes meet Bold Ballet. BalletMet and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra directed by Byron Stripling once again unite to create a mesmerizing fusion of dance and music perfect for Valentine's Day. The irrepresible onstage chemistry created by this unlikely artistic collaboration produces an astounding interpretation of both familiar and exciting new works--including a piece by renowned choreographer Maurice Hines--that will have jazz lovers and dance devotees alike jamming to the most American of all art forms.

SHOWTIMES
Thurs., Feb. 5, 8pm		Wed., Feb. 11, 8pm
Fri., Feb. 6, 8pm		Thurs., Feb. 12, 8pm
Sat., Feb. 7, 8pm		Fri., Feb. 13, 8pm
Sun., Feb. 8, 2pm & 7:30pm		Sat., Feb. 14, 2pm & 8pm

FREE PROGRAMS AT THE THEATRE
Post-Performance Talk: Feb. 5 and Feb. 11
Meet CJO Artistic Director Byron Stripling, Bobby Floyd (piano), Jim Masters (trombone) and BalletMet's Artistic Director Gerard Charles following the performance as they discuss the unique collaboration.
Ballroom Demonstration: Feb. 14, 7:30pm
Take a mini ballroom class with BalletMet instructors Darielle Eberhard and Brad Ostroff 30 minutes prior to the performance.

PHOTO: BalletMet dancers Adrienne Benz and Adam Hundt by Will Shively