Attitude

Donuts and Dancing (ages 65+): Start your morning with fresh donuts and a behind-the-scenes peek into upcoming performances! Join us for this special event designed for seniors to enjoy a relaxed, informative, and inspiring look into the rehearsal process. Learn about the production, meet members of the artistic team, and see the dancers in action as they prepare for the stage. ADA seating is available.

Attitude

Homeschool Day - Students explore the artistry and discipline of dance through interactive workshops, guided movement classes, and educational discussions led by professional artists. These experiences not only support academic growth but also nurture creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.

Ballet Ball is Nashville Ballet’s most elegant annual fundraiser, bringing together over 600 of the city’s most prominent philanthropists and patrons of the arts for an elaborate black-tie affair. At $800 per ticket, the evening includes a glamorous cocktail hour, a gourmet seated dinner, and an exclusive gala performance by Nashville Ballet accompanied by special guest music artists. Ball guests then take the floor and dance the night away to some great music.

For the younger crowd, the Ballet Ball Late Party offers 20- and 30-somethings a chic evening of cocktails and dessert bites to be enjoyed while the Main Ball attendees partake in their seated dinner. Late Party attendees then have the unique opportunity to enjoy the special gala performance before dancing the night away with the other guests.

Pas De Deux Class -  Couples will learn how to partner and be partnered in a pas de deux (translated- step of two) class.  Partners will learn to connect and create intimate moments as they move together. This class will be taught by former Company dancers and on-stage partners, now SNB faculty members Kate Kastelnik and Eric Harris.  No previous dance experience is required. Registration is required. 

Swan Lake

Donuts and Dancing (ages 65+): Start your morning with fresh donuts and a behind-the-scenes peek into upcoming performances! Join us for this special event designed for seniors to enjoy a relaxed, informative, and inspiring look into the rehearsal process. Learn about the production, meet members of the artistic team, and see the dancers in action as they prepare for the stage. ADA seating is available.

Swan Lake

10-11:30 & 11-12:30

Homeschool Day - Students explore the artistry and discipline of dance through interactive workshops, guided movement classes, and educational discussions led by professional artists. These experiences not only support academic growth but also nurture creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.

Swan Lake

Homeschool Day - Students explore the artistry and discipline of dance through interactive workshops, guided movement classes, and educational discussions led by professional artists. These experiences not only support academic growth but also nurture creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.

Swan Lake

Homeschool Day - Students explore the artistry and discipline of dance through interactive workshops, guided movement classes, and educational discussions led by professional artists. These experiences not only support academic growth but also nurture creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.

When:  Saturday, January 10

                 10-11 a.m. | Children's Division classes for ages 3-7 yrs

            11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop for ages 6-12 yrs

Why: To share the wonderful world of dance with friends and all that Nashville Ballet has to offer its community

While this is a FREE event, it requires advance registration so we can determine how many studios and instructors we'll need. 

While the students are in class, parents may listen to members of our Faculty talk about the various ways that Nashville Ballet impacts the community and how families can become more involved.

Prizes:  Each family (and friend) that attends will receive 1 raffle ticket.  Each family that enrolls will receive 5 bonus raffle tickets.  The family that brings the newly enrolled student will also receive 5 bonus raffle tickets.  The drawing will be held at the end of the event and announced at Noon.  The winner does not need to be present at the time of the announcement.  The winner will receive four tickets to our upcoming production of Swan Lake. 

Join us for this magical holiday event!

This enchanting, family-friendly gathering will sweep you away to the Land of the Snow and unexpected surprises. This delightful event is geared towards preschool to elementary ages, but all ages are welcome to join what is sure to be the perfect way to celebrate this beloved ballet. Our festive, Nashville’s Nutcracker-themed tea party will bring all the joy of the season while offering the opportunity to experience a shortened version of our holiday classic, Nashville’s Nutcracker with your little ones.

What’s Included:

• Appearances by beloved Nashville’s Nutcracker characters

• Hot chocolate and treats

• Professional photo opportunity

• Arts, crafts, and other whimsical activities

• Shortened, interactive Nashville’s Nutcracker performance

Kick off your holiday shopping with a cause! Shop at participating stores, and 10–15% of your purchase total will be donated to Nashville Ballet’s Community Engagement and Education programs!

Participating stores:

• Gus Mayer

• The Department

• Kenda Scott

• J. McLaughlin

• Veronica Beard

• H. Audrey

• Oak Hall

• Woo Skincare and Cosmetics Nashville 

For more than 35 years, Ballet Ball has been the largest funder for Nashville Ballet's Community Engagement and Education programs. These programs provide free arts experiences for tens of thousands of young students and community members across Middle Tennessee. These programs break down geographic and financial barriers, bringing free performances, programs, and training to public libraries, schools, pre-kindergarten centers, and more.

Nashville’s Nutcracker

Donuts and Dancing (ages 65+): Start your morning with fresh donuts and a behind-the-scenes peek into upcoming performances! Join us for this special event designed for seniors to enjoy a relaxed, informative, and inspiring look into the rehearsal process. Learn about the production, meet members of the artistic team, and see the dancers in action as they prepare for the stage. ADA seating is available.

Nutcracker

10-11:30 & 11-12:30

Homeschool Day - Students explore the artistry and discipline of dance through interactive workshops, guided movement classes, and educational discussions led by professional artists. These experiences not only support academic growth but also nurture creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.

Nutcracker

Homeschool Day - Students explore the artistry and discipline of dance through interactive workshops, guided movement classes, and educational discussions led by professional artists. These experiences not only support academic growth but also nurture creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.

Join us for a wonderful evening with Nashville Ballet’s second company, NB2, as they bring dance to the outdoors! Enjoy a delightful program featuring:

✨ La Bayadère Reimagined (Choreography by Maria Konrad)
🌍 Tale of Two Worlds (Choreography by Sarah Tallman)
👟 Sneaker Ballet (Choreography by Maria Konrad)

Bring your picnic blanket and settle in for an unforgettable night of movement and music under the open sky.

NB2 Mixtape Performance - You’re invited to watch NB2 perform at the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival! NB2 will be performing Mixtape, choreographed by Maria Konrad. Mixtape is a flexible, community-focused work for NB2. Each section can stand alone or flow together, blending classical technique with contemporary influences to celebrate rhythm, individuality, and connection. Ideal for small or large settings, traditional or nontraditional stages.

Pas De Deux Class -  Couples will learn how to partner and be partnered in a pas de deux (translated- step of two) class.  Partners will learn to connect and create intimate moments as they move together. This class will be taught by former Company dancers and on-stage partners, now SNB faculty members Kate Kastelnik and Eric Harris.  No previous dance experience is required. Registration is required. 

If I Can Dream

Donuts and Dancing (ages 65+): Start your morning with fresh donuts and a behind-the-scenes peek into upcoming performances! Join us for this special event designed for seniors to enjoy a relaxed, informative, and inspiring look into the rehearsal process. Learn about the production, meet members of the artistic team, and see the dancers in action as they prepare for the stage. ADA seating is available.

If I Can Dream

Homeschool Day - Students explore the artistry and discipline of dance through interactive workshops, guided movement classes, and educational discussions led by professional artists. These experiences not only support academic growth but also nurture creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.