Count Dracula spreads his bat wings over fallen dancers in blood-red light

Dracula

October 25, 2026 Ballet in two acts · The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle

IBT's original Halloween cult classic. A dark, elegant drama of love that moves from classical ballet and Eastern European folk rhythms to contemporary dance, with floating scenery and a wink of humour.

Runtime
1 hr 55 min One intermission
Music
Piazzolla, Gounod, Enesco
Choreography
Vera Altunina with Jerry Tassin and François Serre y Berga
Audience
All ages A Halloween tradition

Photography by Rex Tranter

Dracula and Mina sweep across the stage in a blue-lit waltz

A Halloween Classic at The 5th Avenue

IBT’s original production has held Puget Sound audiences in awe for nearly two decades with its elegant yet dark and mysterious drama of love. For the first time the company brings it to The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle.

Witches circle a cauldron under a canopy of twisted branches

From Folk Rhythms to Performance Art

Classical ballet and contemporary dance, Eastern European folk rhythms, magic and performance art, with floating scenery and a wink of humour. A thrilling evening for audiences of every age.

The ensemble in red and gray lifts a dancer against a ruined skyline

Opening Night Masquerade

Count Dracula invites every patron to arrive in costume. Audience members of all ages are welcome to take part, and those who impress the Count most may find themselves graced by his presence.

At a glance

Dates, Times and Credits

Choreography
Vera Altuninawith Jerry Tassin and François Serre y Berga
Music
Piazzolla, Gounod, Enesco
Running time
1 hr 55 minTwo acts, one intermission
Opening night
October 25, 20267:00 pm, one night only
Venue
The 5th Avenue Theatre1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Performances

  1. Sunday, October 25, 20267:00 pmOpening night masquerade

Photography by Rex Tranter

  • Dracula spreads his wings in red light over the fallen ensemble
  • Dracula bends his bride backward in a deep supported arch
  • Witches circle a cauldron under a canopy of twisted branches
  • Dracula and Mina sweep across the stage in a blue-lit waltz
  • The ensemble in red and gray lifts a dancer against a ruined skyline
  • Mina leaps with her veil trailing against a storm-lit sky