Celebration of Dance

May 15-17, 2026

venue: Ingram center for the performing arts at Vanderbilt University

About Celebration of Dance:
This three day celebration showcases the talent and hard work of ALL divisions of the School of Nashville Ballet. This exciting event offers students the invaluable opportunity to grow artistically, perform on stage, and share their progress with those who have supported them throughout their dance journey.

Rehearsal and Performance Breakdown (Subject to Change)

Thursday, May 14
6:30 p.m. Tech/Dress Academy Classical Cast B
8:30 p.m. Tech/Space Academy Classical Cast A

Friday, May 15
4 p.m. Tech/Dress for Academy Contemporary (Level 3 and Up)
7:30 p.m. Academy Cast A Performance

Saturday, May 16
9:30 a.m. Children's Division Dress Rehearsal 1 (Monday and Tuesday classes)
11 a.m. Children's Division Performance (Monday and Tuesday classes) 
1:30 p.m. Children's Division Dress Rehearsal 2 (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday classes)
3 p.m. Children's Division Performance (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday classes)
4:30 p.m. Community Youth and Adult Dress Rehearsal 
7:30 p.m. Academy Cast B Performance

Sunday, May 17
10:30 a.m. Children's Division Dress Rehearsal 3 (Saturday classes)
12:00 p.m. Children's Division Performance (Saturday classes)
3:00 p.m. Adaptive Dance Dress Rehearsal
3:40 p.m. DANCEFIX Flash Mob
4:00 p.m. Community Youth and Adult Performance (Includes Adaptive Dance and Optional Disciplines)

*Dance with Me performers may be asked to perform on a day/time that does not line up with their usual class. Please speak with your instructor for more information.