Dates & times
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- From 7:30 PM
- From 7:30 PM
- From 3:00 PM
Ballet Austin’s “Roses for the Last Dance” Moves From Intimacy to Piaf
The music credits trace a striking change of register: Bach, Gluck and Handel accompany an opening meditation on intimacy; Kitka is the musical source for a middle work about community; Edith Piaf’s music closes the program in a romantic, playful mode.
Touch is the opening subject
Stephen Mills’s “One / the body’s grace” opens the program by looking closely at relationships, emphasizing how physical contact and emotional openness can shape a bond.
The work is identified as an international award-winning piece. Its music is credited to Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Willibald Gluck and George Frideric Handel; Christopher McCollum designed the costumes, and Tony Tucci the lighting.
Further reading: Roses for the Last Dance - Long Center ↗ · . | Ballet Austin ↗
A communal turn in “Renaissance”
Amy Seiwert’s “Renaissance” shifts attention from close personal bonds to shared experience. Its energetic movement suggests fresh starts and collective purpose, while the work draws on Eastern European musical traditions and credits Kitka, an Oakland-based women’s a cappella ensemble, as its music source.
The listing names Kitka as the musical source but does not confirm a live appearance by the ensemble. Kaori Higashiyama designed the costumes; Brian Jones is credited for both set and lighting design.
Further reading: Roses for the Last Dance - Long Center ↗ · . | Ballet Austin ↗
The title work closes with Piaf
Mills’s “Roses for the Last Dance” closes the program to music credited to Edith Piaf. Its description presents love as vivid and spirited, pairing romance with lightness and openness to what may come—a different emphasis from the opening work’s attention to relationships and emotional openness.
The final work has its own design credits: Michael Raiford designed the set, and Erin Earle Fleming the lighting.
Further reading: Roses for the Last Dance - Long Center ↗ · . | Ballet Austin ↗
Three works, a changing focus
The sequence moves from intimacy to community and renewal, then to the title work’s romantic framing. The different music and design credits give each piece its own identity within the program.
March 19, 2027 · Dell Hall
- Roses for the Last Dance
March 20, 2027 · Dell Hall
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March 21, 2027 · Dell Hall
- Roses for the Last Dance
Showtimes, tickets and planning
Three dates at Dell Hall
The performances are March 19 and 20, 2027, at 7:30 p.m., and March 21 at 3 p.m. All are at Dell Hall, Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704.
Roses for the Last Dance - Long Center ↗ · . | Ballet Austin ↗
Every patron needs a ticket
A ticket is required for every patron, regardless of age. The event listing does not state a price. The Long Center says ticket prices include fees; its FAQ notes that any required taxes are added at checkout. Check Ballet Austin’s ticket listing for current prices and seating options.
Ballet Austin’s posted policy says ticket sales are final, with no refunds. Exchanges to a different performance date or another production in the current season must be requested no later than 48 hours before the originally scheduled performance. Exchanges are free for current season ticket holders and $10 per order for other ticket holders.
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Door times are general guidance
The event details do not give a specific lobby or theater-door time. The Long Center’s general guidance is that lobbies typically open 90 minutes before a performance and theater doors usually open 30 minutes before; the venue notes that curtain times can vary.
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Indoor event with item restrictions
The performance is indoors. The Long Center prohibits outside food and drinks; weapons, including pocket knives; professional cameras with detachable lenses; video cameras; illegal or illicit items; tents; vending; and solicitation. Pets and other animals are not permitted, except for properly identified service animals.
Seating, mobility and hearing assistance
Dell Hall has wheelchair and mobility-assisted seating. Patrons may remain in their wheelchair or transfer to a fixed theater seat with a swing-out armrest. Request accessible seating through [email protected], and tell the box office if stairs, heights or another seating accommodation is a concern.
The Long Center says its building, restrooms and Dell Hall are wheelchair accessible, with elevators serving all levels and automated main entrance doors. Curbside wheelchair assistance can be requested through [email protected]; courtesy wheelchairs are available by calling in advance. The venue recommends that patrons who do not normally use a wheelchair bring a companion to help navigate public areas.
Free infrared assisted-listening devices are available on request from a house manager at most performances; guests leave a driver’s license or state-issued ID while using a device. ASL interpretation and audio description are offered at select events, but are not confirmed for these performances. Contact Guest Services at least two weeks ahead to request either service or other assistance.
Getting to Dell Hall
Address and accessible arrival
The performance is at Dell Hall, Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704. The Long Center identifies the accessible entrance as being on the ground floor, to the left of the Grand Staircase; elevators are just inside through the ground-floor lobby.
The mobility-impaired drop-off area is in Keller Williams Circular Drive, directly in front of the Long Center. Accessible parking is available near elevators on every level of the Palmer Events Center Garage.
Roses for the Last Dance - Long Center ↗ · Accessibility - Long Center ↗ · Directions and Parking - Long Center ↗
Parking and changing road access
The Palmer Events Center Garage at 900 Barton Springs Road is the Long Center’s main parking option. The directions page lists a $12 cashless rate unless special rates are posted, One Texas Center Garage at $12–$20 for special events, and RiverSouth Garage at $25. Garage fees can change. The venue recommends using the garage’s Barton Springs entrance during construction; it may mean a longer walk but can help reduce congestion.
The Long Center’s current Phase 2 notice says Riverside Drive is fully closed. It says access to Circular Drive or the garage’s Riverside entrance is possible by crossing South First Street on Riverside Drive, or by turning left or right from South First Street and cutting the median; it also says there is no right turn onto Riverside from southbound South Lamar. Recheck the venue’s Know Before You Go guidance closer to the performance because access conditions may change.
Valet is available for most Dell Hall performances, not necessarily every one. The venue lists event-dependent pricing of $25–$50 and says the valet booth accepts cash only. It also lists complimentary garage parking for vehicles with Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Army Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Medal of Honor, Legion of Merit Medal, Purple Heart, Pearl Harbor Survivors or Prisoners of War specialty plates.
Transit, walking and cycling
The Long Center lists nearby stops at Vic Mathias/Auditorium Shores Station, South 1st/Riverside, South 1st/Barton Springs and Barton Springs Station. Its directions page lists routes 1, 3, 7, 10, 20, 30, 801 and 803; check the transit provider for current schedules.
For a downtown walking approach, the venue describes going via Cesar Chavez to the First Street pedestrian bridge across Town Lake, then continuing toward the Long Center’s front lawn. Bicycle parking is by the garage, at a rack to the right when approaching from Riverside Drive.
Taxis and rideshares use the loading and unloading zone in Circular Drive. The venue’s map and directions links can calculate a route from your own starting point.
Before you make a plan
Do children need tickets?
Yes. The event listing says every patron, regardless of age, needs a ticket.
What is the ticket price?
The event details do not state an amount. The Long Center says ticket prices include fees, while its FAQ notes that required taxes may be added at checkout. Check Ballet Austin’s ticket listing for current prices.
Roses for the Last Dance - Long Center ↗ · Frequently Asked Questions - Long Center ↗ · . | Ballet Austin ↗
Can tickets be refunded or exchanged?
Ballet Austin’s posted policy says there are no refunds. Exchanges to another performance date or production in the current season must be requested at least 48 hours before the original performance; they are free for season ticket holders and $10 per order for others.
Will Kitka perform live?
A live appearance is not confirmed. Kitka is credited as the music source for “Renaissance” and is described as an Oakland-based women’s a cappella ensemble.
Roses for the Last Dance - Long Center ↗ · . | Ballet Austin ↗
Can a wheelchair user remain in their wheelchair during the performance?
Yes. The Long Center says patrons may stay in their wheelchair or transfer to a fixed seat with a swing-out armrest. Request accessible seating through the box office.
Is there a published end time or intermission schedule?
No running time, end time or intermission schedule is provided in the published event details.
Roses for the Last Dance - Long Center ↗ · . | Ballet Austin ↗
Location & Google Maps
Dell Hall, Long Center
701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704
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