Media Alert: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Saint Louis Dance Theatre Collaborate on Cross-Discipline Performances
For Immediate Release
Dancer: Sergio Camacho
ST. LOUIS, MO (Jan. 5, 2026) — This week, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) and Saint Louis Dance Theatre come together in an adventurous collaboration to imagine Igor Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite in an entirely new way. In their third collaboration since 2021, dancers will join the orchestra on stage to perform brand new choreography by Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s artistic director Kirven Douthit-Boyd—a unique artistic pairing that elevates the talents of St. Louis artists across disciplines. Ballet music from Claude Debussy and Albert Roussel complete a program that celebrates partnerships between dance and music.
Media are invited to preview this artistic collaboration at rehearsals Friday, January 9, at 1:30pm, and Saturday, January 10, at 10:00am. Performances are 7:30pm, Saturday January 10, and 3:00pm, Sunday, January 11.
For more information, please read the full media alert.
Performance & Ticket Information
Stravinsky and Debussy | Music in Motion
Dates & Times:
Saturday, January 10 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 11, 2026 | 3:00 p.m.
Venue:
Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center | 718 N. Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103
Tickets:
Individual tickets are available at slso.org.
Season subscriptions are available at stldancetheatre.org/lovelanguages.
About Saint Louis Dance Theatre
Saint Louis Dance Theatre is a premier professional dance company blazing new trails by interweaving the Gateway City's storied legacy into boundary-pushing contemporary performances. Combining world-class artistry with a bold vision, Saint Louis Dance Theatre champions inclusivity, collaboration, and artistic excellence. This fusion of purpose and passion positions Saint Louis Dance Theatre as a beacon for the spirit of St. Louis in every performance. With a grand vision of elevating St. Louis as a nationally recognized arts destination, Saint Louis Dance Theatre aims to deepen connections locally while showcasing the region's pioneering creative force on a national scale. For more information, visit stldancetheatre.org.
About St. louis symphony orchestra
Celebrated as one of today’s most innovative, exciting, and enduring orchestras, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is the second-oldest orchestra in the country, marking its 146th year with the 2025/26 season and its eighth with Stéphane Denève, The Joseph and Emily Rauh Pulitzer Music Director. Widely considered one of the leading American orchestras, the Grammy® Award-winning SLSO maintains its commitment to artistic excellence, educational impact, and community collaborations—all in service to its mission of enriching lives through the power of music. The transformational project that expands and renovates the orchestra’s historic home, Powell Hall—designed by Snøhetta and creating the Jack C. Taylor Music Center—opened in September 2025. This milestone builds on the institution’s momentum as a civic leader in convening individuals, creators, and ideas, while fostering a culture welcoming to all. For more information, visit slso.org.