Connecticut Ballet's annual romantic evening of dance and music returns just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Artistic Director Brett Raphael curates this showcase of duets and company works performed by the company’s awe-inspiring soloists. Program includes duets by Brett Raphael, Alexander Tressor, Lindsay Jorgensen/Paulo Gutierrez, Eve Chan, and more!
Dress in your favorite red!
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 7:30pm
Christ Church Cathedral
45 Church Street, Hartford
After-party with DJ Doctor spinning hula hoops and fun dance grooves!
Advanced purchase ticket price: $30
Purchase tickets at the door: $40
​Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
20 Forest Street, Stamford
After-party with BackCountry Jazz septet playing live on a Sunday afternoon!
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Advanced purchase ticket price: $30
Purchase tickets at the door: $40​​
BE MY VALENTINE PROGRAM 2026
WHITE SWAN PAS DE DEUX
Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky
Choreography by Marius Petipa
Ava Prentice & Alex Marmolejos
FATALE
Music by Claude Debussy from ‘Claire de Lune’
Choreography by Paulo Gutierrez & Lindsay Jorgensen
Carla Hernandez & Paulo Gutierrez
OBLIQUE GLANCE
Music by Christopher Childs
Choreography by Brett Raphael
Ava Prentice & Camila Pino
DEL BUEN TANGO
Choreography by Eve Chan
Music by Gotan Project
Carla Hernandez & Jose Rojas
SUITCASE
Choreography by Alexander Tressor
Music by Keb Mo
Colleen McKenzie & Alex Marmolejos
INTERLUDES
Choreography by Brett Raphael
Music by Johannes Brahms
Costumes by Teddy Foster
I. Ensemble
II. Colleen McKenzie
III. Ava Prentice & Paulo Gutierrez
IV. Carla Hernandez
V. Colleen McKenzie & Jose Rojas
VI. Ava Prentice
VII. Carla Hernandez & Alex Marmolejos
VIII. Paula Gutierrez
X. Ensemble
XI. Carla Hernandez
Listen to an interview with Artistic Director Brett Raphael on WGCH's
Center Stage with Pamela Kuhn recorded in advance of the
Be My Valentine program:
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CSwPK - Brett Raphael, CT Ballet 2026-02 - full video interview with titles and music.mp4
​YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Between the ages of 21-40? Connecticut Ballet welcomes young professionals to the theater with a special array of perks designed for those with an interest in the arts. Get behind-the-scenes backstage access, meet like-minded people and have some fun while learning about dance. Click here to learn more about the perks of becoming a Ballet Ambassador with Connecticut Ballet.
SCHOOL OR ALUMNI GROUPS
Introduce your students or fellow college alums to a ballet by joining us in the theater with your school group. For more info, please email: ctballet@ix.netcom.com
GROUP DISCOUNTS & CORPORATE PARTIES
Make Be My Valentine a night to remember with friends, family, colleagues and other groups! Save 25% on the regularly priced $30.00 tickets when you bring a group of 10 or more to a performance.
For more information contact ctballet@ix.netcom.com or call 860-293-1039/203-964-1211.
RUSH TICKETS
Impromptu planner? Connecticut Ballet is pleased to offer a limited number of deeply discounted tickets for same-day performances to seniors over the age of 65, full-time high school and college students, veterans and military personnel on active duty. Proof of student/senior/military status will be requested at the box office. For info, call us at 203-964-1211 or 860-293-1039.
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