"Ron Cunningham's epic, larger-than-life spectacle set to the soaring music of Carl Orff is the signature masterpiece of the Sacramento Ballet. Complete with full chorus and orchestra, Carmina Burana's erotic passion ignites the senses for an intense eperience not soon forgotten," says capradio.org "The genius of George Balanchine's magnificent Theme and Variations completes a perfect evening to the glorious music of Peter Tchaikovsky". Here's some moments from the performance:     Please see Erin Haight's article: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/23593/Ballet_Carmina_Burana_starts_tonight SacPress Photos | Kati Garner        

Sacramento Ballet has narrowly survived its budget crisis. After canceling the remainder of the 2008-2009 season last January, the ballet will dance on another season. "We're excited and thrilled to have made it through the crisis, and we've put together a program!" said Mimi Kent, the ballet's marketing director. Credit the work ethic of the dancers. After the season was canceled, they organized and executed their own fundraising campaign while continuing with a number of in-studio performances. On top of that, they took a 10 percent pay cut last season which has now been restored. In one silent auction, they raised about $20,000 for the organization. For the 2009-2010 season, Sacrame