Alchemy Ballet: Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea

Alchemy Ballet presents the launch of a new ballet inspired by *Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea* at The Phillips Collection. Choreographers and dancers respond to the exhibition’s three artists and their connections to the sea through an interdisciplinary program combining movement, music, and poetry.

Alchemy Ballet is the performing and educational arm of Northern Virginia nonprofit Artists in Motion. The company draws on the Vaganova ballet tradition while incorporating contemporary approaches and collaborations with music, visual art, literature, and diverse cultural traditions. Its work emphasizes original choreography, artistic innovation, rigorous training, and community engagement.

When: November 19, 2026

Showtimes: 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Free, with reservation required. The event is sold out.

Standby: Standby tickets will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis if space becomes available. In-person standby requests begin at 5:30 p.m. in the admissions lobby.

Venue: The Phillips Collection

Format: In-person performance

Program: An original ballet inspired by *Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea*, bringing together visual art and live performance through dance, music, and poetry.

Presented by: Alchemy Ballet in partnership with The Phillips Collection.