New York, NY (Ballet: Signs)
February 7, 2026
https://www.nycballet.com/discover/ballet-repertory/signs
Signs reveals rippling rows of dancers unleashing bursts of refreshing energy in solos and duets before the swelling waves of the ensemble’s current absorb them once again.
Gianna Reisen’s Signs was originally created for the School of American Ballet Workshop in 2022, and is set to music by Philip Glass. Signs is the fourth work by Reisen to enter NYCB’s repertory, following Composer’s Holiday (2017), Judah (2018), and Play Time (2022), which were all created for NYCB. The ballet for 10 dancers features costumes by NYCB Director of Costumes Marc Happel and lighting by NYCB Resident Lighting Director Mark Stanley.
Music
Wichita Vortex Sutra, Piano Etude No. 2, and Piano Etude No. 3
Premiere
June 4, 2022, School of American Ballet, Juilliard Theater
New York City Ballet Premiere
October 9, 2024, David H. Koch Theater
Original Cast
Olivia Bell, Grace Scheffel, Mia Williams, Viola Belkin, Alyssa Douglass, Kali Kleiman, Henry Berlin, Philip Duclos, Jack Morris, Dylan Pierzina
New York City Ballet Original Cast
Olivia Bell, Ruby Lister, Grace Scheffel, Shelby Mann, Malorie Lundgren, Mia Williams, Harrison Coll, Andres Zuniga, KJ Takahashi, Victor Abreu
Costumes
Marc Happel
Lighting
Mark Stanley