Our 2025/2026 Season

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Saturday, November 22, 2025

The Wright House in Mesa 

Join us for a magical Nutcracker experience! Meet Clara, the Snow Queen, and their friends from the classic story as they pose for photographs and sign autographs on the beautiful grounds. Then, step into the Land of the Sweets as you enjoy a light luncheon, listen to story time, and watch Ballet Etudes dancers perform enchanting Nutcracker excerpts.

Chandler Center for the Arts

Friday, November 28 - Sunday, December 7, 2025

Mesa Arts Center

Saturday, December 13 - 21, 2025

Join Ballet Etudes for our 39th annual production of The Nutcracker! Let Clara's magical journey surround you as she encounters life-size mice, swirling snowflakes, dancing confections and the Sugar Plum Fairy. A feast for the eyes and ears with colorful costumes paired with Tchaikovsky's original score, Ballet Etudes' Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with the entire family.

Friday, December 5, 2025

Chandler Center for the Arts

Ballet Etudes is delighted to partner with Chandler Center for the Arts for a special Act 2 performance of The Nutcracker as part of the Center’s Theater Kids field trip series.

January 31, 2026
Madison Center for the Arts

Ballet Etudes will join The Phoenix Symphony as performers during this concert. Explore a Sonic Museum, where each movement of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition unveils a unique landscape. This performance invites you to listen as Alex Amsel and the Symphony translate visual art into auditory journeys that reveal hidden stories and unexpected vistas. Experience the energy of “The Gnome,” journey through “The Old Castle,” and delight in the playful “Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks.”

April 25-26, 2026

Chandler Center for the Arts

May 3, 2026
Chandler Center for the Arts

Ballet Etudes will join The Chandler Symphony Orchestra as performers during this concert. This all-American composers concert celebrates our nations's Sesquicentennial. Programmed are Chris Pilsner's A Light in the Ocean, Gershwin's An American in Paris, Copeland's Quiet City and Omar Thomas's Come Sunday. Join us as we honor America's milestone birthday!

May 30, 2026

Chandler Center for the Arts

Celebrate the beauty and artistry of dance with Ballet Etudes Academy at our annual End-of-Year Showcase! This event highlights the exceptional growth, dedication, and talent of our students, from beginners to advanced dancers. Spanning the numerous dance genres we offer, each piece showcases the hard work and creativity of our students and faculty. Join us for an inspiring night as we honor the achievements of our dancers and their passion for the performing arts.