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Legend & Lore

OCTOBER 1-3, 2026

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October
Executive/Artistic Co-Directors
RDT Director Emerita
Dancers
Production Stage Manager/Technical Director

LEGEND & LORE

OCT. 1-3, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
138 West 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT
Tickets: $47 | $32 | 17 (plus fees) -- see more below  
A journey into the stories, myths, and natural wonders that make the American Southwest and Great Basin so singularly compelling.
This concert launches RDT’s Living Landscapes — built alongside RDT’s well-loved Landscape Suite from the 1990s. This new multi-year creative initiative asks how Utah’s land has changed since those groundbreaking commissions and investigates what Utah’s landscapes look and feel like in 2026.
  • Dark Meadow Suite by MARTHA GRAHAM
  • Liquid Interior by MARGARET JENKINS WITH ELLIE KLOPP
  • Castor and Pollux by ELIZABETH WATERS
  • New commission by PENNY SAUNDERS
LEGEND & LORE will include Martha Graham’s Dark Meadow Suite (1946/2016), along with Margaret Jenkins’ and Ellie Klopp’s Liquid Interior(1994), last staged by RDT in 2001. A masterwork born from the Cunningham legacy, Liquid Interior renders the elemental creatures and forces of the Great Basin with technical precision and lyrical poetry. Anchoring the concert’s contemporary vision is a new commission by Penny Saunders, inspired by the urban legend of whales in the Great Salt Lake. A Princess Grace Choreographic Fellow and Resident Choreographer at Grand Rapids Ballet, Saunders brings a rare gift for translating place and myth into vivid, visceral movement. Her new work stands in direct dialogue with Liquid Interior, drawing parallels between 1994’s vision of the Great Basin and today’s urgent reality of the Great Salt Lake. Completing the program is Elizabeth Waters’ Castor and Pollux, adding a mythological dimension to an evening that explores the mythic spirit of the landscapes we call home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ticket as fare on UTA

Your ArtTix ticket doubles as admission to your performance and as a full fare UTA transit pass on the day of your show. ArtTix ticket holders can skip traffic and parking hassles by taking public transit directly to the theater. Your ArtTix event ticket can be used for rides on all UTA buses, TRAX, Frontrunner, and UTA On Demand on the day of the performance. 

Getting There

To ride, simply show your ArtTix paper or digital ticket (accessible via your ArtTix Wallet) to your bus driver or train host. The date on the ticket must match the date of travel. 

  • Take TRAX to the Gallivan Plaza Station on the Green and Blue Lines 

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Where should I park?

There are 2 paid lots right next to the building — directly to the east of the building, and across the street to the south (next to Squatters). Cost can vary based on events downtown. Street parking is available throughout the area. Click here to read more about street parking. 

When should I plan to arrive?

We suggest arriving at least 15-30 minutes early to leave time for parking, etc. If you have to pick up your tickets at the box office, there can sometimes be a line.

How long is the show?

The show runs about one hour and 45 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.

How does the ticket pricing work?

Our tiered pricing structure invites you to engage at the level that resonates with your passion for dance and your personal circumstances.

When you choose your level of support, you become more than an audience member—you become a catalyst for artistic innovation and community transformation. Choose the level that works best for you – $17, $32, or $47. See more below.

Have more questions? Email rdt@rdtutah.org

TIERED TICKET PRICING
Arts Champion ($47)

By choosing the Arts Champion level, you empower choreographers to create bold new works that push artistic boundaries. Your support helps commission innovative choreography that sparks crucial conversations in our community.

As an Arts Champion, your support creates a ripple effect:

  • Dancers receive the support they need to dedicate themselves fully to their craft
  • RDT’s Arts Learning programs expand to reach more students in underserved areas
  • New artistic collaborations become possible, enriching the cultural landscape of Utah
Arts Supporter ($32)

At the Arts Supporter level, you help maintain our 60-year tradition of excellence while ensuring performances remain accessible to a broad audience. This tier represents our commitment to balancing artistic quality with community access.

As an Arts Supporter, you make possible:

  • The continuation of our core educational programs reaching thousands of students annually
  • The preservation of historically significant modern dance works for future generations
  • Performances that inspire conversation and connection across diverse audiences
Arts Enthusiast ($17)

The Arts Enthusiast level ensures that financial constraints never prevent anyone from experiencing the power of dance. Available to students, seniors, and anyone on a limited budget, this tier completes our circle of community engagement.

As an Arts Enthusiast, you contribute to:

  • A diverse, energetic audience that enhances the performance experience for everyone
  • Introducing new generations to the transformative power of modern dance
  • Building a more inclusive arts community where everyone belongs
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