


Joyous modern ballet.
Featuring Choctaw/Cherokee painter and sculptor Jeffrey Gibson's set designs, former New York City Ballet dancer Ellen Warren’s costumes and lighting design by Brandon Stirling Baker, Copland Dance Episodes is a joyful celebration of art and artistry.
Thirty dancers perform across 22 episodes set to Aaron Copland’s vivid music in this unmissable modern ballet that honours the art form while exploring its exciting new frontiers. A remarkable technical feat and challenge for the artists, Copland Dance Episodes embraces the uninhibited freedom of dance to leave you amazed, inspired and with a heart full of joy.

Step-free and wheelchair access to the Stalls foyer and auditorium is available – please see a Front of House staff member at the front of the theatre for lift access. Please note: there is no lift access to the Dress Circle.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: Flinders Street station is approximately 350m from the Regent Theatre. All Metro lines leave from this station.
BY TRAM: The closest tram stops are Swanston Street – Stop 11 which is on Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 & 72, and Collins Street – Stop 6 which is on routes 11, 12, 48 & 109. Both stops are level access stops.
BY TAXI: The nearest taxi rank is available at the Westin hotel, next door to the theatre.
BY CAR: The best spot for drop off and pick up is along Collins Street. There is metered and timed parking available. Please note directly out the front of the Regent Theatre is a No Parking zone, that can be utilised for drop off and pick-up.
Choreography: Justin Peck
Music: Aaron Copland, (Fanfare for the Common Man, Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo, Appalachian Spring, Billy the Kid)
Costume design: Ellen Warren
Set design: Jeffrey Gibson
Lighting design: Brandon Stirling Baker
Copland Dance Episodes was originally commissioned by New York City Ballet, premiere January 26 2023, David H. Koch Theater.
Music By: Orchestra Victoria
Copland Dance Episodes is at Melbourne's Regent Theatre, Melbourne, which is located at 191 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000.
Copland Dance Episodes tickets start at $64.
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