Step into the next era of movement with Starbound, Ballet Project OC’s bold new program that reimagines what ballet can be. Rooted in classical technique but reaching far beyond tradition, Starbound launches audiences into a world of innovation, creativity, and limitless possibility.

Featuring a powerful blend of original contemporary works and acclaimed 21st-century choreography, the program includes Christopher Wheeldon’s evocative pas de deux This Bitter Earth—a lyrical and deeply moving piece of work set to a haunting blend of orchestral and vocal textures, the piece invites audiences into an intimate world of emotional depth and grace.

Alongside this celebrated work, Starbound showcases cutting-edge new choreography and visionary collaborations that reflect the evolving voice of ballet today. With a cast of fearless, world-class dancers, this performance honors the tradition of ballet while boldly pushing it forward.