# Event Details - **Event Name**: BLOOM! - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Live Music. Ballet up-close. And a sneak preview of a world-premiere you'll see first!About this EventVentana Ballet & Austin Camerata present:BLOOM!Step inside a flower shop where the flowers aren't quite what they seem.This spring, Ventana Ballet and the live musicians of Austin Camerata invite you to an intimate evening of ballet, live strings, and piano — performed just feet away from you at East Side Performing Arts in East Austin.The night builds from some of the company's most beloved works to something no audience has ever seen: Act I of Flower Shop, a brand-new ballet set to an original piano quartet by American composer Michael Alec Rose. You'll be among the first to experience this world premiere before its full debut in September 2026.Three nights only. A full bar by Tito's Handmade Vodka. And a VIP reception where you can meet the artists and hear directly from the composer.THE EVENING:7:00pm - Doors Open7:30pm - Performance (15-minute intermission)8:45pm - VIP Reception & Composer Q&AACT I — Highlights from the Ventana Ballet & Austin Camerata RepertoireFour works from across the collaborative eight-season history, featuring live cello, piano, and string quartet — from the haunting intensity of Schubert to the soaring energy of Vivaldi.ACT II — A Sneak Peek at Flower ShopAn exclusive first look at Ventana Ballet's next full-length ballet, Flower Shop, premiering September 2026. New choreography by AJ Garcia-Rameau. An original score by Michael Alec Rose. A story that starts in a flower shop — and goes somewhere you won't expect.ONLY 3 SHOWS!Thursday, April 30thFriday, May 1stSaturday, May 2ndTICKETS:VIP* Front Row Seats [Yellow Zone] $50VIP* Bar-Height Stools [Green Zone] $40General Admission Seats [Blue Zone] $30Plus Sales Tax & Ticketing Platform Fee*Yellow & Green Zone tickets include access to post-show VIP Reception .Additional VIP Reception tickets available!**Scroll down to see the seat map**WHAT TO EXPECT:This is an intimate, up-close experience — not a traditional theater setting. You'll be in the same room as the dancers and musicians, close enough to hear the breath and feel the movement. The bar (sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka) is open before the show and during intermission. The vibe is come-as-you-are — dress up and wear something floral & bright, if you'd like , but East Austin casual is perfect! Total runtime: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes (including intermission)LOCATION & PARKING:East Side Performing Arts (ESPA) 979 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702Parking is available behind the building. Enter the lot near Black Feather Vintage, and drive around to the back. We recommend rideshare if you plan to enjoy the bar.AGE INFO:The recommended ages for these evening-length performances of BLOOM! are 12 & up. However, those guests under age 12 are more than welcome to attend if they are comfortable remaining quiet & courteous for the duration of the 1-hour show.THE ARTISTS:Dancers: Mariana Alonso, Roberto de Asís Cobos Cantú, Aidan DeWitt, AJ Garcia-Rameau, Isabelle Green, Rachael Hanlon, Shelby Higley, Jordan Miller, Brielle TripkeMusicians: Daniel Kopp (Cello),Sohee Kwon (Piano),Yung-Hsuan (Sandy) Lo (Violin),Alexander Smith (Viola)Choreography, Production, & Lighting Design: AJ Garcia-Rameau, Executive Artistic Director of Ventana BalletMusic Direction: Daniel Kopp, Artistic Director of Austin CamerataAssistant Production: Daniel Kopp & Navaji David NavaBIG THANKS!East Side Performing Arts (Rehearsal and Performance Venue Sponsor)Austin Creative Alliance (Ventana Ballet's 501c3 Nonprofit Fiscal Sponsor)|Miscellaneous Rentals (Green Zone Seating Partner)Ventana Ballet Crew (Making all the things happen!)Tito's Handmade Vodka (Bar Sponsor)ABOUT VENTANA BALLETVentana Ballet is a professional contemporary ballet company in its 8th season in Austin, TX. Founded by AJ Garcia-Rameau, the company has produced sold-out original productions including KOMOREBI, UNDEAD, and ALLUVIUS. The word ventana, meaning window, embodies the company’s organizational mission and vision, seeking to provide artistically relevant, technically proficient, and publicly accessible dance performance and education opportunities to the community. Ventana Ballet’s mission is to inspire, entertain and educate audiences through disciplined and innovative approaches to presenting next-generation choreographic works as well as create fair-pay opportunities for performing artists and keep ticket prices accessible to the community. More information about Ventana Ballet can be found on the company website at VentanaBallet.com.ABOUT AUSTIN CAMERATASince its founding in 2016, Austin Camerata has emerged as an ensemble leading the way in innovative chamber music performances in central Texas. Hailed for its “unadulterated beauty” by Austin360, Austin Camerata was nominated for “Best Classical Ensemble” by the 2018 Austin Critics Table. Dedicated to broadening the audience for chamber music, Austin Camerata performs an array of repertoire, from the most revered classical masterpieces to newly written, genre-defying works. Each season explores new possibilities for music to collaborate with different art forms. More information can be found at AustinCamerata.comMore info about Ventana Ballet: More info about Austin Camerata: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/442b9ea0-2fed-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w1110-h740-dc060500-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/44785f10-2fed-11f1-9eb7-3140a20b4450-rimg-w925-h740-dc010101-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/44ad51c0-2fed-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w1144-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/bloom/100001986594863715 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Art, performances, Theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbloom-tickets-1986594863715 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Austin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: East Side Performing Arts (ESPA) - **lat**: 30.2641868 - **long**: -97.6956295 - **full address**: East Side Performing Arts (ESPA), 979 Springdale Road, Austin, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Ventana Ballet (https://allevents.in/org/ventana-ballet/22777331) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/779720321e935d46b9222d3e00d15c5221c597386f864bdb2eb5e23b35446d1f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc1bbac-gmir.jpg?v=1775283209 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cfe47be74b1ecb13baaf88b07e113651ea27303878a419ba61339b374e057c30-rimg-w400-h400-dcc2bcac-gmir.jpg?v=1775283209 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** East Side Performing Arts (ESPA), 979 Springdale Road, Austin, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 55.2 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Ventana Ballet - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Entertainment, Music, Art, performances, Theatre - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about BLOOM! ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "BLOOM!", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/779720321e935d46b9222d3e00d15c5221c597386f864bdb2eb5e23b35446d1f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc1bbac-gmir.jpg?v=1775283209", "startDate": "2026-04-30T19:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-05-02T21:30:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/austin/bloom/100001986594863715", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "East Side Performing Arts (ESPA)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "979 Springdale Road", "postalCode": "78702", "addressLocality": "Austin", "addressRegion": "TX", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "30.2641868", "longitude": "-97.6956295" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Live Music. 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