Festival Napa Valley’s Dance Gala at Charles Krug Winery is a dazzling celebration of music and movement, featuring a lineup of internationally acclaimed dancers. Under the direction of Adrian Blake Mitchell, the evening showcases standout performances by Tiler Peck, Roman Mejia, Sasha De Sola, Joe Walsh, and Fabrice Calmels. Highlights include Jerome Robbins’ Other Dances, set to Chopin’s lyrical compositions, and Gerald Arpino’s Light Rain, a Joffrey Ballet favorite pulsing with energy and style.
The program also features a powerful excerpt from Alvin Ailey’s Cry, performed by Constance Stamatiou in honor of Judith Jamison, and the world premiere of Favorite Son, choreographed by Mitchell for Cuban triplets Marcos, Cesar, and Angel Ramirez, with music by Aldo López-Gavilán. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Charles Krug Winery, the Dance Gala promises an inspiring evening of artistry, innovation, and unforgettable performances.