Dancers of many different ages and backgrounds will create the crowd and carnival scene. Neos will dance the main drama of the work, which describes a love triangle between three puppets who have come to life during the Shrovetide Fair, part of the White Knights celebration in Russia.

About Neos Dance Theatre

With a home at The University of Akron and a highly valued performance and education presence throughout Northeast Ohio — especially in Cuyahoga, Hancock, Lorain, Richland and Summit counties — Neos has gained a reputation for artistic excellence, adventurous programming and passionate community collaborations.

Energized by classical and contemporary choreography, Neos has showcased works by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s resident choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo, Heinz Poll, George Balanchine, and Penny Saunders. Neos director and co-founder Bobby Wesner has also choreographed four evening-length ballets for Neos Dance Theatre, and produced an additional ballet by resident choreographer Mary-Elizabeth Fenn.

Sought after as a performer and partner, Neos’ collaborative partners include the Akron Art Museum, Akron Symphony Orchestra, Akron’s Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival, Akron Civic Theatre, Ashland’s Guy C. Meyers Bandshell, Ashland Regional Ballet, Ashland Symphony, Ashland University, Belhaven University, Cain Park, Playhouse Square, Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Dance Institute and Dance Program at The University of Akron, Dancing Wheels, Downtown Akron Partnership, Findlay Academy of Ballet,
Lakeside Chautauqua, Mansfield Symphony, Oberlin College, The Ohio State University, Verb Ballets, and many more.

Reaching beyond Northeast Ohio, Neos has toured to 10 states, including Georgia where it performed along the coast this past season.

After Party at Jilly’s Music Room

Following the concert, stop by Jilly’s Music Room, located at 111 N. Main St., for an After Party featuring drink specials and live music. Plus you never know who from the Orchestra might stop by! No cover charge.

Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Robert Wesner, artistic director
Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture
Rota La Strada
Stravinsky Petrushka
Neos Dance Theatre