Programs for Schools and Teachers

Open only to elementary schools

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 field trip for elementary school students and teachers.

Recommended for Pre-K4 and elementary schools

The Ugly Duckling, performed by Ballet Austin II and choreographed by Jimmy Orrante, is a 50-minute retelling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale in the form of a ballet.

Recommended for middle and high schools

Book a field trip to Ballet Austin to see Ballet Austin II and the Butler Fellows in a mixed repertory program. The performance includes both classical and contemporary ballets and has something for everyone.

Recommended for students of all ages

Gain an insider’s perspective into Ballet Austin by taking a field trip to our Butler Dance Education Center. Observe a dance class or a rehearsal, see real ballet costumes and pointe shoes, learn more about our dance companies and programs, and have all of your questions about ballet and Ballet Austin answered by our knowledgeable Community Education staff. This tour will give you a better understanding of all elements that help bring a ballet to the stage.

Recommended for students of all ages

Gain an insider’s perspective into the dance-making process by observing professional dancers in rehearsal. During this program, students will see the process up close, learn more about the creative process of bringing a ballet to the stage, and have their questions answered by our Community Education staff.

Recommended for middle school, high school, and college-aged dance students

Book a dance or fitness class for your students with one of Ballet Austin’s professional Butler Dance Education Center instructors. Classes are available at all levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) in a variety of techniques including ballet, contemporary, modern,  jazz, hip hop, Broadway, tap, hula, ballet barre & core, floor barre, Pilates-based mat classes (Cardio, Arms & Abs & Legs, Stretch & Tone), and more! Class availability is based on instructor and studio availability.

Serves Pre-K4 through 5th Grade

EduMoves^TM VIRTUAL is Ballet Austin’s online on-demand program which prioritizes students’ well-being and physical activity. This weekly series of three 10-15 minute video lessons features activities grounded in mindfulness, multiple genres of dance, and themed yoga flows, and is designed for elementary-aged is designed to be as flexible as possible for both the campus and home environments.

Serves Pre-K4 through 2nd Grade

EduMoves^TM TEKS is a kinesthetic learning program which engages students directly on their school campuses or via remote sessions in learning high priority TEKS during a weekly movement lesson rooted in dance. The curriculum is designed to provide an alternative approach to effectively teach concepts that educators have reported students are not grasping readily in a traditional classroom setting.