What do you get when you combine the grace of ballet with passionate rock, dance and Broadway? Vortex presented by A.V.A Ballet Theatre. 

For just two nights, July 23 and 24 at the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, a cast of extremely talented performers from Reno and guest artists from Ballet West perform demanding and passionate movement inspired by the dynamic force of music.   

Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting contemporary ballet that’s like no other.Ballerinas perform grande jetés to music by popular rock artists all with exciting props and sets to create a visual spectacle not to be missed. 

Tickets are $15 and $20 for adults.  Students with I.D are only $10.  VIP tickets are also available for $40 and include wine, beer and hors d’oevres.  Gates for both shows open at 7:30 p.m. for picnicking and the VIP party and the performance begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online by calling 775-762-5165 or at the Bartley Ranch box office the night of both shows.