Repertoire and Videos
Currently Touring:
Ballet Magnificat!’s Original Repertoire
I don't know of any other company that exclusively performs original works, most of them full-length story ballets. And Ballet Magnificat's dancers live their ballets ..."
- Sarah Kaufman, The Washington Post
LIGHT HAS COME
Light Has Come - The Angels’ Story powerfully depicts the story of salvation from the unique perspective of the angels. This epic retelling, from the beginning in the garden to the ultimate fulfilling in the Messiah Jesus, draws the audience in to experience the great love of the King of all kings through the greatest story ever told. Running time: 1 hr 10 min
THE CALL
Inspired by the humble life of Elisabeth Elliot, The Call is a ballet that shares the goodness of God through life’s joys and challenges.
Watch Ms. Elliot’s memories unfold as she answers the call to write a book recounting how she and her fellow missionaries worked to bring the good news of the gospel to a hostile tribe in Ecuador. As her life takes unexpected turns, she is forced to find her hope in the only thing that remains.
RUTH
Ruth, a rich, captivating production showcases the technical strengths of Ballet Magnificat! Set in Spain and America in the early 1900s, choreographer Jiri Sebastian Voborsky puts a contemporary spin on this Biblical story of tragedy and redemption.
Running time: 2 hrs.
EVEN IN THE WHY
This worship set, choreographed by Jiri Voborsky in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, is a heartfelt response to the uncertainty, pain, and division of that time.It’s a call to return to Jesus with trust, prayer, and worship—no matter the storm.
Running time: 20 min.
HEAVEN COME DOWN
A worshipful ballet celebrating the joy filled journey of trusting Christ. Choreography by Tara Drew, set to music by Kari Jobe, Stephanie Gretzinger, Natalie Grant, Jenn Johnson and Kim Walker.
Running time: 25 min.
PRODIGAL’S JOURNEY
A touching tale of forgiveness and restoration set to a mélange of classical ballet, jazz, modern and even some swing dance! Experience the power of restoration as the Prodigal journeys home.
Running time: 1 hr.
SCARLET CORD
Set in the communist Soviet Union, Scarlet Cord shows the Lord’s amazing plan of redemption working in the midst of unlikely places, woven through life like a scarlet cord.
Running time: 1 hr 30 mins.
THE ARRIVAL
With music from Phil Wickham and Kristene Mueller, The Arrival delivers a performance filled with unique style, high energy, and deep-felt worship. It awakens anticipation in the hearts of the viewers for the return of Christ.
Running time: 30 min.
DELIVER US
Experience one of Ballet Magnificat!’s most popular and longest touring ballets, Deliver Us! The riveting story of Moses will jump off the stage and into your life!
Running time: 1 hr 10 min.
STRATAGEM
Stratagem: a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.
Inspired by C.S. Lewis' highly acclaimed "Screwtape Letters", reveals the great spiritual battle being waged by Satan and his demonic forces.
Running time: 2 hrs.
HIDING PLACE
Placed in the war zone of Dutch Haarlem in 1944, Hiding Place is a portrayal of divinely inspired forgiveness in the midst of desperate and unimaginable circumstances.
Running time: 1 hr 45 mins.
FACE TO FACE
This contemporary story of two professional dancers takes the audience behind the scenes of a ballet company. It's a beautiful story of redemption that includes excerpts from the classical ballet Don Quixote and the powerful Biblical account of the sinful woman. Running time: 2 hrs.
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth - a unique combination of the toe-tapping, flamenco guitar and Afro-Cuban rhythms of the band Burlap to Cashmere and exhilarating choreography that will make you want to get out of your seat and join the dance!
Running time: 25 min.
BEFORE HIS TRHONE
Birthed out of the ever-growing need to refocus the passion of the Body of Christ back to Her Redeemer, Before His Throne is a collection of moving, inspirational, and Christ-proclaiming music and choreography.
Running time: 2 hrs.
ANCHORED: THE PILGRIM STORY
Fleeing the oppression of Europe, the pilgrims followed God’s leading to cross the Atlantic in search of a home where they could be free. Obstacles, pain and even death accompanied the journey but their faith in the sovereignty and goodness of the Lord helped them persevere and ultimately laid the foundation of the United States of America, the land of the free.
Running time: 1 hr 30 mins.
THE RETURN OF THE SNOW QUEEN
Featuring Kathy Thibodeaux as the Snow Queen, and inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen classic, The Return of Snow Queen fantastically dips into the beauty of storytelling through the art of dance.
Running time: 2 hrs.
MOST INCREDIBLE CHRISTMAS
Most Incredible Christmas is a Broadway-style contemporary ballet. You will be uplifted by an evening of lively variety, including “Winter Wonderland,” “Drummer Boy” and “Joy To The World” as you join the celebration of Emmanuel – God with us!
Running time: 2 hrs.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic tale, Ballet Magnificat! brings Ebenezer Scrooge’s life-changing journey to stage in A Christmas Carol.
Running Time: 2 hrs.