Press Release: Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces BalletX: The Four Seasons Reimagined for Special Pavilion-Only Performance June 11, 2026

March 5, 2026

Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces

BalletX: The Four Seasons Reimagined for Special Pavilion-Only Performance

June 11, 2026

A love letter to Mother Nature: BalletX and composer Dan Deacon present a groundbreaking work that invites audiences into a living, breathing, interactive world with choreographers Morgann Runacre-Temple, Penny Saunders, Jamar Roberts, and Trey McIntyre

Saratoga Springs, NY (March 5, 2026) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announces that BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, will present the SPAC premiere of The Four Seasons Reimagined in a special one-night, pavilion-only performance on Thursday, June 11, 2026. This immersive, evening-length work marks BalletX’s first full-company, headlining engagement on the SPAC Amphitheater stage and arrives just days after its world premiere. The company previously performed in the Spa Little Theater and appeared as a guest with The Philadelphia Orchestra on the main stage.

“This season at SPAC, we are reflecting on The Four Seasons—an idea that resonates deeply with our home in Saratoga Spa State Park and with SPAC’s evolution as a vibrant, year-round organization,” said Elizabeth Sobol, Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Performing Arts Center. “We are proud to have supported the creation of this bold and ambitious work, which beautifully reflects our commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability, inspiring audiences to consider both the majesty and fragility of the natural world that surrounds us. We are also thrilled to welcome regional organizations dedicated to conservation and sustainability, offering them the opportunity to share their work with our audiences and join us for this shared artistic experience.”

The Four Seasons Reimagined is an epic new production that ushers audiences into an immersive landscape shaped by sound, movement, light and design. Composer and electronic music innovator Dan Deacon creates and performs a bold original score live on stage with his nine-member band, igniting an interactive landscape where the seasons pulse with urgency and wonder. Four visionary choreographers—Morgann Runacre-Temple (Summer), Penny Saunders (Fall), Jamar Roberts (Winter), and Trey McIntyre (Spring)—each bring a distinct season to life revealing nature as the driving force at the heart of the story: fragile, fierce, and magnificently alive.

“We are so grateful to work on this larger-than-life project with Saratoga Performing Arts Center,” said BalletX Artistic and Executive Director, Christine Cox. “The Four Seasons Reimagined is a celebration two years in the making and we’re honored to premiere it as part of America250. Creating alongside Dan Deacon, Penny Saunders, Jamar Roberts, Trey McIntyre, Morgann Runacre-Temple, Emma Kingsbury, Christopher Ash and our company of dancers has been the experience of a lifetime and the result is truly unique – four world premieres, one epic score, one beautiful love letter to Mother Nature.”

At the heart of the project is a newly commissioned score by globally renowned composer, performer, and electronic music pioneer Dan Deacon. Known for his genre-defying sound and mesmerizing, epic-scale live performances, Deacon will reinterpret Vivaldi’s iconic work with an avant-garde, modern edge. Performed live alongside his nine-piece ensemble of musicians, several taking on multiple instruments, the score reflects the shifting seasons and our relationship with the natural world, weaving in hope-infused passages that actively engage and inspire audiences. The collaboration marks BalletX’s second partnership with Deacon, following the 2023 premiere of NYCB Resident Choreographer Justin Peck’s Become a Mountain.

Scenic and costume design is by acclaimed designer Emma Kingsbury, whose work spans theater, dance, opera, and film, including collaborations with Opera Australia and La Scala. Known for creating imaginative, layered environments that deepen storytelling, Kingsbury brings a multidisciplinary vision shaped with sustainability at its core. Dynamic and evocative lighting is brought to life by Christopher Ash whose work has been seen at The Met, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Canadian Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and across numerous Broadway productions. Their collaboration is designed to surround audiences in a fully realized environment, evolving in real time and dissolving the boundary between performer and viewer.

Extending this commitment beyond the stage, SPAC has invited regional organizations dedicated to conservation and sustainability to attend and engage with audiences prior to the performance. Participating partners include the Agricultural Stewardship Association, Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Mohawk Hudson Land Conservation District, New York State Parks & Historic Preservation, Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Saratoga PLAN, SoBro Conservancy, Southern Adirondack Audubon Society, Spa City Farmers’ Market, Sustainable Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park and Capital Region PRISM.

Tickets will be available beginning on March 6 at 10 a.m. for members (tiered by level) and on March 12 at 10 a.m. for the general public. All tickets for this performance are pavilion only and start at $29. Visit spac.org for details.

Supported in part by Saratoga Performing Arts Center, The Four Seasons Reimagined is co-commissioned with ArtPhilly’s What Now: 2026 Festival and Highmark Mann in honor of America250.

Generous support for BalletX: The Four Seasons Reimagined at SPAC is provided by Candace and Charles V. Wait.

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Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), located in the historic resort town of Saratoga Springs in upstate New York, is one of America’s most prestigious outdoor amphitheaters. Its exquisite setting in a 2,400-acre park preserve surrounded by hiking trails, geysers, and natural mineral springs draws lovers of arts, culture and nature for performances by resident companies New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Saratoga Jazz Festival, and concerts by Live Nation. SPAC also hosts imaginative programming such as Caffè Lena @ SPAC and initiatives in culinary, literary, healing and visual arts.

SPAC is a 501c3 charitable organization. Donations and proceeds from fundraising events benefit the Center’s thriving education program, community outreach efforts, and the vibrancy of its programming. For more information visit spac.org.

BalletX

BalletX expands the vocabulary of contemporary ballet for all audiences through innovative performances, world premiere choreography, dance education, and community programs. Founded in 2005 and led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, the company has commissioned over 80 choreographers from around the world to produce 150 world premieres that are “fresh, inclusive, and connect to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen). With a versatile and diverse ensemble of 16 dancers, hailed as “among America’s best” by The New York Times, BalletX pushes the boundaries of classical ballet to tell today’s stories with passion, creativity, and exuberance. As a vibrant global incubator for artistic talent, the company makes ballet accessible and inviting, captivating audiences at prestigious venues including The Kennedy Center, Vail Dance Festival, The Joyce Theater, and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Through performances, international touring, and meaningful community outreach, BalletX creates extraordinary dance experiences that inspire human connection.