2024/25 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
Donde van las Mariposas/A Fable from Mexico School Shows
Concept and choreography by Jimmy Orrante | Music by Pond5
Recommended for Elementary Schools
Donde van las Mariposas/A Fable from Mexico is underwritten by The Bancroft Initiative, sponsored by the Powell Foundation, and supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
In-Person at Ballet Austin ($6-$10 per student)
- Fri Oct 11 at 10am
- Fri Oct 11 at 12pm
Length of Show: 45 Minutes
Donde van las Mariposas/A Fable from Mexico, translating to “Where the Butterflies Go,” from Mexican-American choreographer Jimmy Orrante is based in Mexican culture and will explore environmental and cultural themes related to the migration of monarch butterflies as well as Día de los Muertos traditions. The production and educational curricula will be designed to grow young audiences’ understandings of diverse cultures and perspectives while providing an engaging introduction to the performing arts.
Curricular Connections: Fine Arts, Social-Emotional Learning, English Language Arts & Reading, Social Studies, 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 11 from 10-11am, Act I *Note: This performance is FULL*
- Wed Dec 11 from 12-1pm, Act II
- Thurs Dec 12 from 10-11am, Act I
- Thurs Dec 12 from 12-1pm, Act II
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 now open!
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 Feb 28 at 12 pm
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 now open!
Questions?
If you have any questions that are not answered on this page, please contact Associate Director of Education, Kathleen Rockefeller, by email.
School Shows Sponsors
The Nutcracker School Shows Sponsors
The Nutcracker School Shows are endowed in part by the generosity of Edie Rogat & Cotter Cunningham through the Ballet Austin Foundation.
Donde van las Mariposas School Shows Sponsors
This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Endowed in part by Emily Moreland/Moreland Properties through the Ballet Austin Foundation.
Ballet Austin TWO is endowed by Sarah & Ernest Butler through the Ballet Austin Foundation.
