Moving Art One: Passion and Power
at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Richmond Ballet returns to VMFA to kick off the 2025/26 season with Moving Art One, featuring two passionate and powerful ballets.

Wild Sweet Love
Choreography by Trey McIntyre
Music by Queen, Lou Reed, Roberta Flack, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, The Partridge Family, Felix Mendelssohn, The Zombies

Trey McIntyre’s Wild Sweet Love bursts onto the stage in a whirlwind of romance, heartbreak, and humor. Set to an eclectic soundtrack featuring pop and rock songs, this electrifying contemporary ballet delivers an irresistibly fresh and playful take on the search for love.

Piensa en Mí (Think of Me)
A World Premiere inspired by the life and art of Frida
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music: TBD

Artistic Director Ma Cong embarks on an extraordinary new creation inspired by the life and art of Frida – an icon of resilience, passion, and unflinching self-expression. Through striking movement and vivid imagery, Ma’s unique and powerful interpretation of the legendary painter’s inner world will transform her pain, love, and artistic brilliance into an unforgettable ballet.

Dates & Times
Thursday, September 11 – 6:30 PM
Friday, September 12 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, September 14 – 1:30 PM
Thursday, September 18 – 6:30 PM
Friday, September 19 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, September 21 – 1:30 PM

Tickets start at $29*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm and Friday 10am-1pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees