2023/24 SCHOOL SHOWS
Each year over 22,000 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 field trip, Ballet Austin also provides educators with age-appropriate curricula to accompany most performances.
SCHOOL SHOWS PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Not Afraid of the Dark—The Show That Glows!® School Shows
Choreography by Stephen Mills | Concept and Music by Joe Scruggs
Recommended for Pre-K and Elementary Schools
Not Afraid of the Dark—The Show That Glows!® is endowed in part by Emily Moreland / Moreland Properties through the Ballet Austin Foundation.
In-Person at Ballet Austin ($6-$10 per student)
- Fri Sep 29 at 10am
- Fri Sep 29 at 12pm
Length of Show: 1 hour
Through delightful choreography and special lighting effects, Ballet Austin TWO enchants with a production that turns darkness into a place to laugh, sing, clap, dream, dance and do everything imaginable! As seen through the eyes and dreams of a child, this magical show is a visual treat for all ages!
Curricular Connections: Fine Arts, Social-Emotional Learning, ELAR, Science, Physical Education
Registration is closed.
The Nutcracker School Shows
Choreography by Stephen Mills | Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Open only to Kindergarten through Grade 5
Sponsored by H-E-B and the Powell Foundation. Endowed in part by Edie Rogat & Cotter Cunningham through the Ballet Austin Foundation.
In-Person at the Long Center ($6 – $10 per student)
- Wed Dec 6 at 10am
- Wed Dec 6 at 12pm
- Thurs Dec 7 at 10am
- Thurs Dec 7 at 12pm
Length of Show: 1 hour
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.
Curricular Connections:
- School Show: Fine Arts, Social-Emotional Learning
- Pre-Show Docent Presentations: Fine Arts, Social-Emotional Learning, ELAR, Social Studies, Math, Science, Physical Education
Registration is open now!
Peter & the Wolf School Shows
Choreography by Stephen Mills | Music by Sergei Prokofiev
Recommended for Pre-K and Elementary Schools
In-Person at Ballet Austin ($6-$10 per student)
- Fri Jan 26 at 10am
- Fri Jan 26 at 12pm
Length of Show: 45 minutes
Experience a danced-based version of this famous Russian children’s tale set to Sergei Prokofiev’s iconic symphony for children. Join Ballet Austin TWO as Peter and his animal friends triumph over the danger in his own back yard.
Curricular Connections: Fine Arts, Social-Emotional Learning, ELAR, Music, Physical Education
Registration is open now!
Ballet Austin TWO and Butler Fellowship Program Spring Performance School Show
Recommended for Middle and High school dance students
In-Person at Ballet Austin ($6-$10 per student)
- Fri Mar 1 at 12pm
See Ballet Austin TWO and the Butler Fellows in the final dress rehearsal for their Spring Performance, and during intermission have your questions answered by our Artistic Staff!
Curricular Connections: Fine Arts, Social-Emotional Learning
Registration is open now!
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