Philadelphia, PA (In the Upper Room)

October 16, 2026

This mixed repertory program showcases three works that blend energy, innovation, and intricate movement. Wayne McGregor’s Chroma fuses classical technique with modern fluidity, set to an eclectic score by Joby Talbot and The White Stripes. Christopher Wheeldon’s DGV: Danse à Grande Vitesse captures speed and power with relentless motion, set to Michael Nyman’s minimalist score. Twyla Tharp’s In The Upper Room demands raw energy and precision from dancers, paired with Philip Glass’s iconic music to create a transcendent experience.

Philadelphia Ballet gratefully acknowledges Maxine and Jay L. Goldberg, Underwriters for Dance at Great Velocity.

Find out more: https://philadelphiaballet.org/26-27-season/dance-at-great-velocity/

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Chroma: 26 minutes

20 minute intermission

DGV: 31 minutes

20 minute intermission

In The Upper Room: 42 minutes

Performances By Date
Date October 15–18, 2026

Thursday,
October 15
7:30pm

Friday,
October 16
7:30pm

Saturday,
October 17
2:00pm

Saturday,
October 17
7:30pm

Sunday,
October 18
2:00pm

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Chroma

A popular favorite with audiences and critics, Chroma is a classic of contemporary ballet. Chroma explores the drama of the human body and its ability to communicate extremes of thought and emotion. The score, drawn from original music by Joby Talbot and his arrangements of music by The White Stripes, is combined with stark, minimalist designs by architect John Pawson. Against this backdrop is set the inventive and energy-driven choreography of Wayne McGregor.