October 2012
Mainstage One Performance Presented by PVCC
PVCC Presents Charlottesville Ballet Charlottesville Ballet's professional company presents an eclectic evening of dance featuring classical favorites and new commissioned works. The evening begins with the classical Pas de Trois from Swan Lake, then moves into the realm of visual art with a piece inspired by the work of master painter Edward Hopper. The concert continues into the world of poetry with a premiere by Pittsburgh-based choreographer Peter LeBreton Merz, who creates a multimedia piece influenced by poems of E.E.…
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The Nutcracker Sweets Party!
Nutcracker Sweets Party Proudly Sponsored By: Join us for a grand finale of exquisite sweets and treats! WHEN: Sunday, 12/23 following the final performance of "The Nutcracker Suite" The Nutcracker Sweets Party will be held in the Commons Area following the matinee performance of "The Nutcracker Suite." Party guests can enjoy hot cocoa and delectable goodies, snap a photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy, and meet their favorite characters from The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker Sweets Party is an…
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The Nutcracker Suite Don’t miss C-ville’s professional ballet company in this classic holiday production! The Nutcracker Suite follows a young girl named Clara, who receives a magical wooden nutcracker as a holiday gift. With the help of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara journeys through enchanting Lands of Snowflakes and Sweets in a holiday celebration that’s not to be missed. The 60-minute performance is set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score and is sure to delight the entire family! WHEN: Saturday, December 22…
Find out more »February 2013
Children's Ballet Series: "A Fairy Tale Gathering"
Children’s Ballet Series: A Fairytale Gathering Charlottesville Ballet presents the original children's ballet that's designed especially for young children and families! A Fairy Tale Gathering brings together some of ballet's most famous stars for an enchanting afternoon tea party. Meet Cinderella as she dreams of the ball. Help the Prince wake up his Sleeping Beauty. Look for Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. The show also features "Seven Dwarfs" played by young dance students from…
Find out more »October 2013
Mainstage One Performance Presented by PVCC
PVCC Presents Charlottesville Ballet Charlottesville Ballet's professional company presents an eclectic evening of dance featuring classical favorites and new commissioned works. WHEN: Saturday, October 26 at 7:30pm WHERE: The V. Earl Dickinson Theater at PVCC | 501 College Drive in Charlottesville, VA TICKETS: $17 for Adults and $12 Students/Seniors The Mainstage One Performance showcases a wide variety of dance styles from classical ballet to modern to dance theater. Highlights include the "Odalisque Pas de Trois" from Le Corsaire, a new…
Find out more »December 2013
"The Nutcracker Suite" at PVCC
Sweeten your holiday season with Charlottesville Ballet's professional production of the classic holiday ballet! The Nutcracker Suite follows a young girl named Clara, who receives a magical wooden nutcracker as a holiday gift. With the help of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara journeys through enchanting Lands of Snowflakes and Sweets in a holiday celebration that’s not to be missed. This enchanting performance is set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score and is sure to delight the entire family! WHEN: Saturday, December 21…
Find out more »"The Nutcracker Suite" at PVCC
Sweeten your holiday season with Charlottesville Ballet's professional production of the classic holiday ballet! The Nutcracker Suite follows a young girl named Clara, who receives a magical wooden nutcracker as a holiday gift. With the help of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara journeys through enchanting Lands of Snowflakes and Sweets in a holiday celebration that’s not to be missed. This enchanting performance is set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score and is sure to delight the entire family! WHEN: Saturday, December 21…
Find out more »March 2014
Mainstage Two Performance
PERFORMANCE RESCHEDULED! Charlottesville Ballet's professional company presents an eclectic evening of dance featuring classical favorites and new commissioned works. The hour-long performance begins with the Balcony Pas de Deux from Romeo and Juliet and includes the romantic mini-ballet Chopiniana with flowing white tutus. Don't miss contemporary choreography from local dancers Ty Cooper and Liz Reynolds as well as new premieres by guest choreographers Jason Ambrose (TX) and Peter LeBreton Merz (PA). Celebrate the passion, beauty, and romance of dance! WHEN:…
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October 2014
Mainstage One Performance
Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company kicks off its seventh performance season with an eclectic afternoon of dance featuring classical ballet favorites and new commissioned works. WHEN: Saturday, October 11 at 2pm WHERE: The V. Earl Dickinson Building at PVCC | 501 College Drive in Charlottesville, VA TICKETS: $20 for Adults and $15 Children/Students/Seniors/Military Order Tickets ONLINE Now! The hour-long performance features a world premiere ballet with Spanish flair set to the music of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos by Guest Choreographer Pedro…
Find out more »December 2014
"The Nutcracker Suite" at PVCC
Sweeten your holiday season with Charlottesville Ballet's professional production of the classic holiday ballet! The Nutcracker Suite follows a young girl named Clara, who receives a magical wooden nutcracker as a holiday gift. With the help of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara journeys through enchanting Lands of Snowflakes and Sweets in a holiday celebration that’s not to be missed. This enchanting 90-minute performance is set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score and is sure to delight the entire family! WHEN: Saturday, December…
Find out more »"The Nutcracker Suite" at PVCC
Sweeten your holiday season with Charlottesville Ballet's professional production of the classic holiday ballet! The Nutcracker Suite follows a young girl named Clara, who receives a magical wooden nutcracker as a holiday gift. With the help of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara journeys through enchanting Lands of Snowflakes and Sweets in a holiday celebration that’s not to be missed. This enchanting 90-minute performance is set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score and is sure to delight the entire family! WHEN: SOLD OUT!!! …
Find out more »March 2015
Mainstage Two Performance
Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company presents an eclectic afternoon of dance featuring classical favorites and new commissioned works. The 90-minute performance includes the restaging of audience favorite “A Letter To My Love” by Rainey Lacey Jarrell (Atlanta, GA) created in 2011. Take a "Sentimental Journey" through a time period that changed America forever. World War II inspired many women to join the workforce and become the infamous Rosie the Riveters. Watch as our Rosies live through the joys and trials of…
Find out more »April 2015
New Children's Ballet "The Firebird"
The Firebird is a classic Russian fairy tale that combines all the elements of a great story: a handsome prince, a beautiful princess, an evil sorcerer, and magical creatures. This new children’s ballet production includes an interactive presentation where you’ll learn ballet steps and see the beautiful dancers that bring the story to life! Set to the powerful score by Igor Stravinsky, The Firebird is full of magic, romance, and adventure-- a story sure to enchant and delight adults and…
Find out more »June 2015
Honegger's "King David" with the Oratorio Society
Charlottesville Ballet joins the Oratorio Society of Virginia to present Arthur Honegger’s symphonic psalm dramatically details the life of King David. Performed with a professional orchestra and soloists, and featuring original dance interpretations by the Charlottesville Ballet. Arthur Honegger's King David (Le roi David) first premiered in 1921 as a part of a René Morax drama. It was then adapted by the composer into a concert work, and has since entered the standard choral repertoire. Nevertheless, the stirring piece is not often…
Find out more »December 2015
The Nutcracker at PVCC
Sweeten your holiday season with Charlottesville Ballet’s professional production of the classic holiday ballet! The Nutcracker follows a young girl named Clara, who receives a magical wooden nutcracker as a holiday gift. With the help of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara journeys through enchanting Lands of Snowflakes and Sweets in a holiday celebration that’s not to be missed. This enchanting 90-minute performance is set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score and is sure to delight the entire family! WHEN: In Charlottesville, VA…
Find out more »The Nutcracker at PVCC
Sweeten your holiday season with Charlottesville Ballet’s professional production of the classic holiday ballet! The Nutcracker follows a young girl named Clara, who receives a magical wooden nutcracker as a holiday gift. With the help of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara journeys through enchanting Lands of Snowflakes and Sweets in a holiday celebration that’s not to be missed. This enchanting 90-minute performance is set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score and is sure to delight the entire family! WHEN: Also on tour…
Find out more »April 2016
Snow White Dress Rehearsal
Students performing in our professional production of "Snow White" will need to attend Dress Rehearsal on April 16. WHERE PVCC V. Earl Dickinson Building WHEN: April 16, 2016 TIME: 4:30pm-9:00pm Please email [email protected] if you have any questions regarding our upcoming Dress Rehearsal!
Find out more »June 2016
CBA Spring Performance
The Fifth Annual Spring Performance: Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 3 Shows at 1:30pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm The V. Earl Dickinson Building at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) We are very excited for our upcoming annual Spring Performances! In order to accommodate our expanded student population we will have three performances on June 5th: 1:30pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm. We have put a lot of time in organizing the performances, in an effort to have students in multiple classes (and families…
Find out more »June 2021
CBA Spring Performance Dress Rehearsals
June 8 and June 9 are dress rehearsals for our CBA Spring Performance held outside at Piedmont Virginia Community College. This includes all students in our Children’s Division, Student Division, and By Placement Division. Specific call times and further details for each class will be distributed in the CBA Parent Packet. Should either date be cancelled due to rain, we will hold dress rehearsals on June 10 and 11 instead.
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Join CBA students as they dance around C'Ville for our annual CBA performance at Piedmont Virginia Community College on June 12, 2021. This event includes performances by each class in our Children's Division, Student Division, and By Placement Division. More details including show times to be announced.
Find out more »December 2022
The Nutcracker
The dazzling audience favorite, The Nutcracker, returns to Piedmont Virginia Community College. This enchanting 90-minute performance follows the story of Clara on her adventure through Lands of Snowflakes and Sweets as she meets friends and foes alike. Experience Tchaikovsky's treasured score and a magical snowfall in this dazzling holiday classic. Class with Clara Your child can experience the magic of The Nutcracker after select matinee performances by taking a ballet class onstage with Clara and her friends! Perfect for boys…
Find out more »The Nutcracker
The dazzling audience favorite, The Nutcracker, returns to Piedmont Virginia Community College. This enchanting 90-minute performance follows the story of Clara on her adventure through Lands of Snowflakes and Sweets as she meets friends and foes alike. Experience Tchaikovsky's treasured score and a magical snowfall in this dazzling holiday classic. Class with Clara Your child can experience the magic of The Nutcracker after select matinee performances by taking a ballet class onstage with Clara and her friends! Perfect for boys…
Find out more »The Nutcracker
The dazzling audience favorite, The Nutcracker, returns to Piedmont Virginia Community College. This enchanting 90-minute performance follows the story of Clara on her adventure through Lands of Snowflakes and Sweets as she meets friends and foes alike. Experience Tchaikovsky's treasured score and a magical snowfall in this dazzling holiday classic. Class with Clara Your child can experience the magic of The Nutcracker after select matinee performances by taking a ballet class onstage with Clara and her friends! Perfect for boys…
Find out more »The Nutcracker
The dazzling audience favorite, The Nutcracker, returns to Piedmont Virginia Community College. This enchanting 90-minute performance follows the story of Clara on her adventure through Lands of Snowflakes and Sweets as she meets friends and foes alike. Experience Tchaikovsky's treasured score and a magical snowfall in this dazzling holiday classic. 4:30PM Tickets More PVCC Nutcracker Tickets MLKPAC Tickets Lynchburg Tickets
Find out more »November 2023
PVCC presents: Salute
Join Charlottesville Ballet for Salute, presented by PVCC, with an afternoon of honor, remembrance, and dance. The afternoon concert includes classical favorites and new commissioned works that tell the stories of our time. Choreographers include Keith Lee, Julia Mitchell, Rainey Jarrell, and Sara Clayborne. Highlighted pieces: Sara Clayborne’s “Silence We Made” was inspired by her coursework at Piedmont Virginia Community College. In her Environmental Science course with Professor Jennifer Scott, Sara was introduced to the story of the the Kauaʻi…
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