2021/22 School Shows
Each year more than 16,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students and teachers attend Ballet Austin’s School Shows. The mission of these student matinees is to provide a live ballet performance at a minimal cost for students. For the vast majority of students, this program serves as an introduction to live performing arts in Central Texas. To enhance the experience, Ballet Austin also provides educators with age-appropriate curricula to accompany most performances.
Peter & the Wolf School Shows
May 16-20, 2022 | Virtual Performance
Recommended for Pre-K and elementary schools
Sponsored by Applied Materials Foundation
Ballet Austin II performs Stephen Mills’ choreography for this famous Russian children’s tale set to Sergei Prokofiev’s iconic symphony for children.
CHOREOGRAPHY: Stephen Mills
MUSIC: Sergei Prokofiev
The Nutcracker School Shows
December 6-10, 2021 | Virtual Performance
Open only to elementary schools
Sponsored by H-E-B and the Powell Foundation. Endowed by Edie Rogat & Cotter Cunningham through the Ballet Austin Foundation.
From the colorful characters you adore to the dazzling sets and costumes, Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker School Shows is a favorite annual experience for elementary school students and teachers.
CHOREOGRAPHY: Stephen Mills
MUSIC: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Ballet Austin II and Butler Fellowship Program School Show
Dress Rehearsal Viewing
March 4, 2022 | Livestream
Recommended for middle and high school dance students
See Ballet Austin II and the Butler Fellows in the final dress rehearsal for their Spring Performance!
Date: Friday, March 4, 2022
Time: 1-2pm Central Time
This mixed repertory program features world premiere ballets by Ballet Austin Rehearsal Director, Christopher Swaim, and Ballet Austin II & Butler Fellows Rehearsal Director, Alexa Capareda.
School Shows Sponsors
Peter & the Wolf School Shows Sponsor
The Nutcracker School Shows Sponsor
Community Education Underwriter