Diablo Ballet

We love love loved Thursday night’s performance at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center, celebrating the 21^st anniversary of the Diablo Ballet.
A former ballerina introduced the ballet’s manager/​creator, as well as a woman who read a note from Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla, and a couple other people responsible for making the ballet happen. It was a lot of introductions working up to asking for donations. This is a community-​sponsored ballet so they really depend on the generosity of donors. The talented dancers are deserving of every dollar they bring in — their show is really breath-​taking.
Including the introductions and then a beautiful song performed by a group of children accompanied by a short clip showing the work Diablo Ballet does for local children, and the ballet’s few acts — we were there for only an hour and a half. I understand the importance of showing their efforts in the community, and really enjoyed seeing the children live and in photos, but the ballet with really much shorter than we expected. We enjoyed it so much that we could have watched twice as many acts.
«Experience the power of dance.»!! They live up to their motto. You WILL experience the power of dance, and it’s quite powerful and hum bling. The music was beautiful! Some pieces were performed live on stage next to the dancers. The flexibility and strength and artistry in each of the dancers was truly stunning. And the combination of dancers and dancing was unique to each performance. We had such a wonderful time — if you get the opportunity I would highly recommend buying tickets to a Diablo Ballet production and supporting this local art presence in our community. The team is just so incredibly talented!

My babygirl scored some tickets to Diablo Ballet’s 20^th anniversary performance at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts. While not entirely thrilled in my own right, I was more than man enough to escort my lady to watch our first ballet performance.
Honestly, I was expecting to doze off several minutes into the opening act. However a combination of the documentary that played between each performance that served as an introduction to that scene, coupled with admiration of the ballerinas flexibility, kept my eyes peeled the entire time. In fact, the performance was over literally before I knew it. I had to look around to see if other folks were getting up to leave or whether or not their would be an encore.
While I’m not in any way a ballet convert, I can see why folks could get into this world. And believe you me, it is a whole other world. It’s like art appreciation, there’s something for everyone. Diablo’s viewing audience was much less stuffy than I was expecting. That alone earns them extra kudos in my book.
Even though I’m a ballet n00b, I’m positive Diablo’s company hasn’t been around for twenty years out of sheer luck. These folks must work extremely hard to put on these performances for all the fans that support them.

Celebrating the 20^th Anniversary of the local ballet is a sure way to fall in love. How can you not? Learning about the rich history of the program, watching alum and current dancers on stage, seeing the growing family that they have built made me feel very welcome to the community.
Their work to keep the arts alive for generations to come is something I fully support. I look forward to watching more shows here in the future. Congratulations Diablo Ballet! I wish you continued success.

…the «inside the dancers studio» performance was more than a treat for my eyes, it was a joy filled with elegance, movement and feeling of both, yes both, classic and contemporary ballet… a chance to be up close and personal allowed me to share the feelings portrayed by the dancers in each of the 5 scenes… and wow, what a feeling.
As a subscriber and a passionate fan, I support and enjoy the gifts that these performers are able to give.
Bottom-​line — THE DIABLO BALLET IS A MUST SEE!!! Support the arts, and support the ballet.

Diablo Ballet of Walnut Creek is just amazing. I attend their recent «Inside the Dancer’s Studio» performance and was blown away by the talent and artistry in this company.
A friend of mine told me about this when they went last year and I wanted to make sure I saw it this year. For $ 36, you get up close to the dancers, five ballet and contemporary dance pieces, plus free wine and cheese after the performance. Such a wonderful experience.
I was amazed by the agility and nuances of the dancers. It was such a treat to have a Q &A portion after the performance where I got to learn about the dancers and their background. They also use live music. did you hear that? After going to performances of Smuin Ballet and Company C at the Lesher that were stodgy and languid, Diablo Ballet obviously gets it. And they got me.

Unbelievable talent and a terrific value! I went to see the opening night of their 17^th Season – the Lena Horne Tribute and two other ballets last night. These dancers are incredbile. I sat in the third row and paid $ 45! Try that at SF Ballet! If you like ballet, or even if you like it just a little bit, go! You’ll be doing yourself a favor and you’ll be supporting a local art that is very deserving.