Fast Forward

March 28, 2026
Hammer Theatre Center

One dancer in black is lifting a dancer wearing a white dress into a leap.

Photo by Chris Hardy from the 2024 Fast Forward Production

Enjoy a fast-paced evening of new contemporary ballet. Often described by the dancers as their favorite program of the season, Fast Forward provides the opportunity for emerging choreographers, both local and from around the country, to experiment. The chance to dance work that has been created specifically for them, rather than perhaps for dancers who performed hundreds of years ago, allows New Ballet’s Company Dancers to grow as artists and to be part of the creative process. Audiences will be thrilled and inspired watching choreographic and dance artists take risks and create.

Groups of 10 or more can receive a 10% discount by using code: FFGROUP

Images of past productions by Bari Lee, Chris Hardy, and Tony Abello

Several people are holding large wine glasses and toasting.

Premium Tickets

Enjoy Premium Wine in the Curtain Call Lounge while supporting the creation of new works.

You can directly support the creation of new works by purchasing Premium Tickets. Your Premium ticket includes access to an exclusive wine reception at the Hammer Theatre Center’s Curtain Call Lounge featuring exceptional wines from Del Dotto Vineyards. Wine and treats will be provided in the lounge starting one hour before the show and at intermission. Your purchase of a Premium ticket supports the Fast Forward program, providing the opportunity for choreographers and dancers to experiment, explore, and push the boundaries of classical ballet.

Select $147 Premium Tickets in the Parterre section to purchase

 

2026 Choreographers

 

  • Natasha Adorlee: an Emmy Award-winning choreographer, filmmaker, composer, and educator. A first-generation Asian American woman, she is currently the Artistic Fellow with Amy Sewiert's Imagery.

  • Lindokuhle “Odwa” Makanda: Former New Ballet Company Dancer, Contemporary dance teacher and choreographer in South Africa.

  • Mariana Sobral: Director of eMotion Arts Dance Co and, former professional dancer.

  • Joseph Phillips: Former principal dancer at the Mariinsky Theatre, Primorsky Stage. Also performing leading roles with companies including American Ballet Theatre, Miami City Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet.

  • Dalia Rawson: New Ballet Artistic Director.

  • Deborah Le and Lyla Davey, Studio Company Dancers, will also be workshopping works for possible inclusion in the 2026 production of Fast Forward.