September 11-20, 2026 

Live in Studio A

Featuring Allegro Brilliante by George Balanchine


venue: The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet 

Place yourself in the center of the action and get an up-close view of the beauty, athleticism, and energy of dance! 

Anchored by George Balanchine’s invigorating Allegro Brillante, this captivating performance also features a new work inspired by Oscar Wilde’s novel The Picture of Dorian Gray and a selection of three new contemporary creations choreographed by both our Artistic Team and Company members. Studio A at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet provides the unique opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the abundance of talent and artistry we offer through an intimate and immediate look at the creative energy alive within this organization.

Join us as we honor the classical foundation of our art form while making space for fresh voices and new creations—embracing tradition, inviting discovery, and continuing to move with purpose.



Allegro Brilliante

CHOREOGRAPHY
George Balanchine 

COSTUME DESIGN
Janet Campbell
Costumes Courtesy of PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE

MUSIC
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky


Unnamed Excerpt from The Picture of Dorian Gray

CHOREOGRAPHY
Travis Bradley

COSTUME DESIGN
Dani Crosson

MUSIC
Michael Abels, Nils Frahm, Wynton Grant, Ronald Long, Jr., Anne Müller, Wolfgang

Lighting Design
Kimberly Pukay

Hard Times

CHOREOGRAPHY
Anneliese Guerin

COSTUME DESIGN
Nashville Ballet Costume Shop

MUSIC
Devin Farrell, Nolan Sorsby

Lighting Design
Kimberly Pukay

Unnamed new work

CHOREOGRAPHY
Garritt McCabe

COSTUME DESIGN
Nashville Ballet Costume Shop

MUSIC
Doug Shorts, Hector CT, The Herbalizer

Lighting Design
Kimberly Pukay

In devotion

CHOREOGRAPHY
Maia Montgomery

COSTUME DESIGN
Nashville Ballet Costume Shop

MUSIC
St. Finnikin, Evan Fraser, Henning Fuchs, Pietro Lazazzara, Antonio Solazzo

Lighting Design
Kimberly Pukay

Please note artists, performances, and dates are subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable.