Guest Choreographers

Milwaukee Ballet is proud to regularly host and present works by guest choreographers, many of which are world premieres. Our repertoire is greatly enriched by the presence of local and international artistic talent from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. 

Past Guest Choreographers

*Denotes World Premiere

  • Salvatore Aiello, CLOWNS and OTHERS (2010)
  • George Balanchine, Agon (2007)
  • Nadine BartonNot As We Expected* (2022)
  • Val Caniparoli, Lambarena (2019), Blades of Grass* (2010), Gustav’s Rooster (2009)
  • Diego Carrasco, Passage* (2006)
  • Maurice Causey, city of the shining jewel* (2009)
  • Alejandro CerrudoExtremely Close (2022, 2012)
  • Brock Clawson, Crossing Ashland* (2012)
  • Diane Coburn Bruning, Ramblin’ Suite (2011)
  • Mauro de Candia, Purple Fools* (2021, 2012), Something I Had In Mind* (2011)
  • Ricardo de Nigris, Can I Say Something?.. (2015)
  • Lauren Edson, I Hit The Ground* (2013)
  • Simone Ferro, Between Physical and Celestial* (2006)
  • Eric Figueredo, Where The Light Touches (2026), INTERLACE* (2025)
  • Jimmy Gamonet, Nous Sommes (2021)
  • Garrett Glassman,  I Do, Don't I?*  (2020, 2025), [MKE Milwaukee Mixed] (2018)
  • Mark Godden,  Carmen (2025), Angels in the Architecture (2016), Wonder Wild* (2009)
  • James Gregg, Biorhythm* (2013)
  • Darrell Grand MoultrieFlight Anew* (2021), Simply Sammy (2013), FREQUENCIES LIT* (2011), Vital Sensations (2006)
  • Josef Hajzer, Divertimento* (2006)
  • Tsai Hsi Hung,  In the Dark* (2025), the living quality* (2024)
  • Lucas Jerview, Smile* (2011)
  • DaYoung JungVignettes* (2026, 2022)
  • Gabrielle Lamb, Filament* (2024), HappenStance* (2014), Manifold* (2013)
  • Jessica Lang, Beatus Vir (2008)
  • Amanda Lewis,  This Little Life* (2025)
  • Jack ListerMr. Sheen* (2024)
  • Lorenzo di Loreto,  Barocatta* (2024)
  • Aleix MañeSixthBreatH* (2022), ExiliO* (2019, 2022)
  • Stephanie MartinezEl Maestro* (2022)
  • Trey McIntyre, A Day in the Life (2016, 2021), Second Before The Ground (2007)
  • Cameron McMillan, ESO (2009)
  • Enrico Morelli, The Noise of Whispers* (2017, 2021), Compieta (2019)
  • Cass Mortimer Eipper, Spur* (2019)
  • Vicente Nebrada, Our Waltzes (2014)
  • Matthew Neenan, The Last Glass (2012)
  • Timothy O'Donnell, The Kids Have Names* (20232026), Chopin Etudes* (2021), Bolero–Let There Be Light* (2010, 2021), Sacre (2020), more truth than poetry (2018), Sans Pleurer* (2017), The Sixth Sin (2016), Talk to Me (20214), Children of the Wall* (2013), The Games We Play* (2009)
  • Mariana Oliveira, Pagliacci* (2017, 2021)
  • Jerry Opdenaker, Coeur de Basque (2010)
  • Viktor Plotnikov, Matter in Moment* (2006)
  • Kathryn Posin, Scherezade (2016)
  • Dani Rowe, Chaminade* (2021)
  • Margo Sappington, Common People* (2007, 2009)
  • Penny Saunders, Soir Blu (2024)
  • Amy Seiwert, In Passing (2014), Mozart Requiem (2013)
  • Isaac Sharratt, [MKE Milwaukee Mixed] (2018)
  • Garrett Smith, Addendum* (2016), Mortal Form* (2015)
  • Price Suddarth, Strangeland* (2023), Aftermath (2022)
  • Nicole Teague, The Firebird: Rise* (2020), [MKE Milwaukee Mixed] (2018)
  • Kenneth TindallCasanova (2024), Beyond the Break* (2019)
  • Antony Tudor, Offenbach in the Underworld (2008)
  • Matthew Tusa, Re:Connection (2015)
  • Nelly van BommelNADIR* (2024), Gelem Gelem* (2023, 2008), O Clemens* (2007)
  • Luc Vanier, Sur_Rendered* (2010)
  • Luca Veggetti, Scene/Six (2014)
  • Septime Webre, ALICE (in wonderland) (2026, 2016)
  • Bruce Wells, A Midsummer Night's Dream (2019)
  • George Williamson, Albatross* (2019), Wonderers* (2017)
  • Lila York, Celts (2012)
  • Petr Zahradnicek, [MKE Milwaukee Mixed] (2018), Autumn Leaves* (2013), Broad Waters (2011), Concourse* (2010), Slip* (2008)
  • Edgar Zendejas, Mara* (2011)