Thanks to all of our patrons who attended our Father/Daughter Valentine Dance last month! Danielle Allen of Danielle’s Images generously donated her photo booth for all kinds of family fun. CB pianist Katherine Nies provided lovely live accompaniment in the performance, and our CBA students and their families ROCKED the dance floor all afternoon! Check […]
The Importance of Summer Intensives
Every spring, we have lots of students and parents at Charlottesville Ballet Academy asking questions about Summer Intensive programs, both here in Charlottesville and about programs across the country. We’ve compiled a short list of questions to help our families think about auditioning for summer dance programs. See the questions below for helpful information to […]
Choreographer Interview with Dinah Gray
CB Artistic Associate Dinah Gray shares her background and inspiration for her new work “Bright Days of Little Sunlight.” Charlottesville Ballet is delighted to continue collaboration with composer Peter Swendsen (www.Swendsen.net) and premiere this contemporary ballet in the Mainstage Two Performance on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 4pm. Check out her choreographer interview on […]
CBA Closed | Friday, January 22
Due to the inclement weather, all Charlottesville Ballet Academy classes will be cancelled for Friday, January 22, 2016. Stay warm, be safe, and send us your favorite snow day pictures on Facebook! MAKE UP CLASSES: With all of our snow days, we want to remind you that students can select a make-up date […]
Father/Daughter Valentine Dance 2015 – two event times!
Put on your dancing shoes for the third annual Father/Daughter Valentine Dance! The afternoon will include a raffle, refreshments, a decorate-your-own-cupcake table, a Valentine decorating table, and plenty of dancing with special games and activities led by the dancers of Charlottesville Ballet. This semi-formal event celebrates the parent/child relationship– all moms, dads, sons, and daughters […]
“The Nutcracker Suite” 2014 Commercial!
Have you seen the TV commercial for “The Nutcracker Suite” on WVIR NBC29? Sweeten your holiday season with seven performances by Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company and 50 community performers! The Nutcracker Suite December 13 & 14 – The State Theatre in Culpeper December 20 & 21 – Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville
Photo Slideshow from UpFront Performances!
Thanks to all of our patrons who attended our UpFront! Biannual Preview Performance on October 3! The Shebeen Pub & Braai generously donated delicious hors d’oeuvres for the evening and local pianist Katherine Nies provided lovely live accompaniment for our dancers. The food, music, and dance added up to a fantastic celebration to kick off […]
Announcing the 2014-15 Season!
In just ten days, Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company will return from its summer hiatus and begin rehearsals for the 2014-2015 season! Our seventh performance season includes expanded performances of The Nutcracker Suite with shows at the historic Culpeper State Theatre in Culpeper, VA as well as PVCC. Don’t miss the eclectic Mainstage performances in October […]
Welcome, Ali Brent!
We are delighted to announce a new staff member at the Charlottesville Ballet: Ali Brent has joined the organization as the new Assistant Principal of Charlottesville Ballet Academy. You’ll see her when you waltz in the door at the CBA studios and she’ll be here to greet you with a smile! Ali will be the […]
Give4Good
Charlottesville Ballet Participates in Give4Good On Tuesday, May 6, 2014, the Charlottesville Ballet is participating in Give4Good, a 24-hour online giving challenge sponsored by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation. On that day only, the impact of your online gift on the ballet will be maximized with unique incentive prizes and matching gifts. And as […]