Carmel Dance Festival

Carmel Dance Festival Monterey County’s place for artistic nourishment, exquisite dance presentations, & dance education.

THE Natalia Osipova and Ryoichi Hirano, both Principal Dancers of The Royal Ballet, graced the stage at the Sunset Cente...
03/14/2026

THE Natalia Osipova and Ryoichi Hirano, both Principal Dancers of The Royal Ballet, graced the stage at the Sunset Center in an unforgettable moment from Giselle. People were pinching themselves.

As the saying goes: there are many Giselles, but there is only one Osipova. ✨

Thank you to Kendall and Kathryn Smith for sponsoring this iconic pas de deux and helping bring such exquisite artistry to our community.

Photo by Manny Espinoza

Jason Kittelberger, Artistic Director, Choreographer, and Dancer with The Bloom Project, supporting THE Natalia Osipova ...
03/03/2026

Jason Kittelberger, Artistic Director, Choreographer, and Dancer with The Bloom Project, supporting THE Natalia Osipova in “Left Behind” at the Sunset Center in Carmel-by-the-sea. 📸 Manny Espinoza

Only 13 tickets left. Get yours before they’re gone.Royal Ballet Principal Ryoichi Hirano brings the searing emotional i...
02/21/2026

Only 13 tickets left. Get yours before they’re gone.

Royal Ballet Principal Ryoichi Hirano brings the searing emotional intensity of the Act I Bedroom Pas de Deux from Manon and the otherworldly beauty of Giselle to Carmel — performed with none other than prima ballerina Natalia Osipova.

Joined by director/choreographer Jason Kittelberger, contemporary dancer Joseph Kudra, and acclaimed pianist Carter Johnson.

Friday, February 27
7:30 PM
Sunset Center, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Tickets at CarmelDanceFestival.org

One night only.

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Only 23 tickets remain.On Friday, Feb 27, the stage at Sunset Center in Carmel by the Sea becomes one of the most import...
02/15/2026

Only 23 tickets remain.

On Friday, Feb 27, the stage at Sunset Center in Carmel by the Sea becomes one of the most important in the world — because of who is stepping onto it.

✨ Natalia Osipova ✨

A once-in-a-generation artist. A force of nature. An icon of our time.

She is joined by an extraordinary cast:
Jason Kittelberger
Ryoichi Hirano
Joseph Kudra

With Carter Johnson on piano.

Carmel, this is not just a performance — it’s a moment in history.

When the curtain rises, you’ll want to say you were there.

🎟 Secure one of the final 23 seats now. CarmelDanceFestival.org

Only 26 tickets remain.Described by The Independent as “the most sought-after ballerina in the world,” and hailed by The...
02/15/2026

Only 26 tickets remain.

Described by The Independent as “the most sought-after ballerina in the world,” and hailed by The Guardian as “a supernatural tour de force,” Natalia Osipova comes to the Monterey Peninsula for a rare, one-night-only performance with the Carmel Dance Festival.

Experience Force of Nature — a mixed bill of classical and contemporary works showcasing the full range of her extraordinary artistry.

Featuring Bloom Project’s Artistic Director and choreographer Jason Kittelberger, Royal Ballet Principal Ryoichi Hirano, Ballare Carmel artist Joseph Kudra, and acclaimed pianist Carter Johnson;

Virtuosity. Passion. World-class artistry.

✨ One night only.
✨ 26 seats left.

Limited VIP packages include premium seating and a post-show reception with the artists.

Secure your seats now.

✨ Natalia Osipova comes to Carmel by the Sea! ✨Joining her on stage: Royal Ballet Principal Ryoichi Hirano, Bloom Projec...
02/14/2026

✨ Natalia Osipova comes to Carmel by the Sea! ✨

Joining her on stage: Royal Ballet Principal Ryoichi Hirano, Bloom Project Artistic Director Jason Kittelberger, Ballare Carmel dancer Joseph Kudra, and acclaimed pianist Carter Johnson.

One of seven works: Frederick Ashton’s 5 Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan with Carter at the piano.

📅 Friday, February 27 | 7:30 PM
📍 Sunset Center, Carmel, CA
🎟 Only 26 tickets left — secure yours before they’re gone!

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12/31/2025

HASSAN SYED in the lab with CDF’s 4the Annual Dance Fellows. No marking. No playing it safe. Just full-out, sweat-on-the-floor, leave-it-all energy.

Come see what he’s been building 👀
Hidden Valley Music Seminars

Saturday, January 3 • 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 4 • 2:00 pm

This isn’t for the sidelines.
Pull up.

TIX: carmeldancefestival.org/FellowshipShowcase

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