Dear Civic Dance Center Families,

Bakersfield City Ballet invites you to a mesmerizing evening of dance with Ethereal Visions, featuring the breathtaking Kingdom of the Shades from La Bayadère and Into the Deep, a new work by our very own Emily Ramirez.

Kingdom of the Shades, staged by Valerie Lewis who has mentored and trained generations of dancers here at Civic, showcases the beauty, precision, and artistry that define classical dance. Nutcracker guest artist, Erik Thordal-Christensen, returns in the role of Solor, the noble warrior haunted by visions of his lost love. The hypnotic procession of ballerinas in Kingdom of the Shades is one of the most iconic moments in ballet, and this is a chance to experience it live, right here in Bakersfield!

Into the Deep, by local choreographer and Civic faculty, Emily Ramirez, is a mesmerizing new ballet that draws inspiration from the ocean. This contemporary work explores the movement, power, and fluidity of the sea through expressive choreography and dynamic formations. With a striking blend of contemporary ballet technique and organic, wave-like motion, this piece invites viewers to dive into a world of wonder and discovery.

For our young dancers, seeing this performance is more than just an evening at the theater – it’s an opportunity to be inspired, to see firsthand the possibilities in their own dance journey, and to dream about where their hard work and dedication can take them.

Bakersfield City Ballet presents Ethereal Visions

The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
April 5, 2025 | Doors 6:30pm | Curtain 7:30pm

Tickets available in the Civic Dance Center lobby during regular business hours, the theater box office, and bakersfieldlive.com (661)324-1369.

We hope to see you there for a night of beauty and inspiration!