School of Nashville Ballet Complimentary Ticket Information

We believe that seeing a professional performance is an integral part of a student’s dance education, and no production would be complete without the support of our School of Nashville Ballet family! Students enrolled in School of Nashville Ballet can see select Nashville Ballet performances for FREE!

Students in our Children’s Division, Academy, Community Youth, and Professional Training Division receive one (1) complimentary ticket for each mainstage Nashville Ballet performance in our 26/27 Season.

 

Applicable Performances in our 26/27 Season

Giselle

October 2-4, 2026
Polk theater, TPAC

Love. Deceit. Despair.

Artistic Director & CEO Nick Mullikin presents his first full-length ballet with his own unique interpretation of the hauntingly beautiful tale of Giselle. Complete with reinvigorated sets and costumes, new choreography, and live accompaniment by the Nashville Symphony, witness this tragic love story on our main stage for the first time since 2009. Find yourself caught in the moonlit shadows with the veiled Wilis’ dark desire for revenge...but this time, redemption is not so certain.

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Nashville’s Nutcracker

November 27 - December 27, 2026
Jackson Hall, TPAC

Pirouette into the perfect winter season with Middle Tennessee’s favorite holiday tradition, Nashville’s Nutcracker!

Featuring Tchaikovsky’s enduringly iconic score performed live by the Nashville Symphony, Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling’s Emmy Award-winning retelling takes you on a uniquely-Nashville adventure filled with swirling snowflakes, whimsical wonders, and timeless storytelling. From the sweetest Sugar Plum Fairy to the tiniest baby mouse, this heartwarming holiday ballet is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Join us to create magical memories that will last for years to come!

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Cinderella

February 26-28, 2027
Jackson Hall, TPAC

A courageous young woman searching for her destiny and a handsome prince searching for the owner of a glass slipper unite in this charming fairytale ballet. Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling’s glittering rendition of Cinderella returns, performed for the first time in TPAC’s Jackson Hall with live music by the Nashville Symphony. Perfect for audience members of all ages, this enchanting story proves that with a gentle nudge from a Fairy Godmother (and a little magic), we can make our own dreams come true.

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Attitude

May 7-9, 2027
Polk Theater, TPAC

Experience the exciting return of our annual Attitude series, designed to highlight cutting-edge contemporary ballet. 

Performed for the first time by Nashville Ballet, Ulysses Dove’s Red Angels makes its electric Tennessee premiere. Internationally renowned choreographer Marika Brussel, known for creating ballets that challenge social norms and evoke strong emotions, presents a world premiere uniquely created for our Company. As the centerpiece of this indelible event, Nick Mullikin’s profound Erase the Night makes its much-anticipated return. 

Three unique ballets in one exhilarating event that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!

This performance contains scenes depicting alcohol use and addiction, which may be sensitive or triggering for some audience members.

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to redeem your complimentary ticket

  • Contact the Nashville Ballet Box Office via email at tickets@nashvilleballet.com

  • You must be currently enrolled in School of Nashville Ballet

  • Additional tickets may be purchased with the School of Nashville Ballet discount or season ticket holder discount as it applies

  • Complimentary tickets may only be redeemed for the productions listed above. For a look at the entire 26/27 season, click here.

Questions?
Please contact our Box Office at 615-297-2966 x710 or tickets@nashvilleballet.com.