About Ballet Rhode Island

Boldly Reimagining Ballet in Rhode Island. Ballet RI, the premiere dance company in Rhode Island, is the proud evolution of Festival Ballet Providence as it continues to embark on an innovative future. Through performances, education, and community engagement, Ballet RI reimagines a traditional dance form into a modern-day experience. This new brand is a commitment to our home state and community and a continued reimagination, setting the stage for a bold and innovative future.

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Made On Hope
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Made On Hope

A program of world premieres created right in your own backyard, Made on Hope is Ballet RI’s annual celebration of its own artists, presented in our intimate black box theatre. This bold, boundary-pushing evening features all-new works conceived, created, and performed by the dancers of Ballet Rhode Island. In Season 49, the program showcases seven distinct world premieres, each approximately seven minutes in length, offering a dynamic snapshot of the company’s creative voices and choreographic exploration. Performances:Ballet RI Black Box TheatreApril 16 – 7:00pmApril 17 - 3:00pm, 7:00pmApril 18 - 1:00pm, 4:30pmApril 23 - 1:00pm, 7:00pmApril 24 - 3:00pm, 7:00pmApril 25 - 3:00pm

04/16/2027
Fairytale

A Ballet for Young Audiences: Based on the book by Rhode Island author Emberli PridhamOnce upon a time, a real princess walked among us. This charming children’s ballet brings to life the beloved story of Princess Diana. Filled with wonder and warmth, A Real Life Fairy Tale is a perfect introduction to the magic of ballet for young audiences and a celebration of one of history’s most beloved figures.Choreography by Adele WaldenTICKETS ON SALE NOWPerformances:Ballet RI Black Box TheatreApril 25 - 12:00pmMay 1 - 1:30pm, 3:30pmMay 2 - 12:00pm, 2:00pm

04/25/2027
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Here at Frog & Toad, we take our sidewalk signage pretty seriously. And by that we mean: we don't take anything too seriously. Voted Best Gift Store Statewide by the readers of Rhode Island Monthly Magazine. Here at Frog & Toad, we take our sidewalk signage pretty seriously. And by that we mean: we don't take anything too seriously. Voted Best Gift Store Statewide by the readers of Rhode Island Monthly Magazine.

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Rhody Craft is a fun, colorful shop that hosts an eclectic mix of locally handmade art and craft, along with carefully curated brands. Rhody Craft offers the best selection of Rhode Island swag in the state, as well as art prints, jewelry, ceramics, glass, handbags, bath & body, candles, tee-shirts and much more. Find delightful and affordable scarves and socks, gifts for baby, kids, teens, families, weddings and besties, anyone you can think of, and the perfect card to go with. Rhody Craft is a fun, colorful shop that hosts an eclectic mix of locally handmade art and craft, along with carefully curated brands. Rhody Craft offers the best selection of Rhode Island swag in the state, as well as art prints, jewelry, ceramics, glass, handbags, bath & body, candles, tee-shirts and much more. Find delightful and affordable scarves and socks, gifts for baby, kids, teens, families, weddings and besties, anyone you can think of, and the perfect card to go with.

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Blackstone Oyster Bar (formerly Pizzico), and its award winning Italian and Fusion cuisine, has been a pillar of Providence’s restaurant scene for close to 20 years. While many others have come and gone, we have remained a favorite for patrons who demand fresh, consistent and dynamic cuisine in an upscale yet neighborhood atmosphere. The freshest meats, produce, and seafood are the main ingredients of Blackstone’s classic yet innovative menu that focuses on diversity, trends and affordability. Both tradition and education have helped us to sustain a reputation for having one of the best wine lists in Providence. Blackstone Oyster Bar (formerly Pizzico), and its award winning Italian and Fusion cuisine, has been a pillar of Providence’s restaurant scene for close to 20 years. While many others have come and gone, we have remained a favorite for patrons who demand fresh, consistent and dynamic cuisine in an upscale yet neighborhood atmosphere. The freshest meats, produce, and seafood are the main ingredients of Blackstone’s classic yet innovative menu that focuses on diversity, trends and affordability. Both tradition and education have helped us to sustain a reputation for having one of the best wine lists in Providence.

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Gregg's is a family-style restaurant with four locations around the state. We have a large menu featuring deli sandwiches, entree and award-winning desserts. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. Full bar available.  Complete take-out menu available, and breakfast is served at the Providence location Saturday and Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon. Gregg's is a family-style restaurant with four locations around the state. We have a large menu featuring deli sandwiches, entree and award-winning desserts. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. Full bar available.  Complete take-out menu available, and breakfast is served at the Providence location Saturday and Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon.

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