May 15-17, 2026
venue: Ingram center for the performing arts at Vanderbilt University
This three day celebration showcases the talent and hard work of ALL divisions of the School of Nashville Ballet. This exciting event offers students the invaluable opportunity to grow artistically, perform on stage, and share their progress with those who have supported them throughout their dance journey.
Rehearsal and Performance Breakdown (Subject to Change)
Thursday, May 14
6:30 p.m. Tech/Dress Academy Classical Cast B
8:30 p.m. Tech/Space Academy Classical Cast A
Friday, May 15
4 p.m. Tech/Dress for Academy Contemporary (Level 3 and Up)
7:30 p.m. Academy Cast A Performance
Saturday, May 16
9:30 a.m. Children's Division Dress Rehearsal 1 (Monday and Tuesday classes)
11 a.m. Children's Division Performance (Monday and Tuesday classes)
1:30 p.m. Children's Division Dress Rehearsal 2 (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday classes)
3 p.m. Children's Division Performance (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday classes)
4:30 p.m. Community Youth and Adult Dress Rehearsal
7:30 p.m. Academy Cast B Performance
Sunday, May 17
10:30 a.m. Children's Division Dress Rehearsal 3 (Saturday classes)
12:00 p.m. Children's Division Performance (Saturday classes)
3:00 p.m. Adaptive Dance Dress Rehearsal
3:40 p.m. DANCEFIX Flash Mob
4:00 p.m. Community Youth and Adult Performance (Includes Adaptive Dance and Optional Disciplines)
*Dance with Me performers may be asked to perform on a day/time that does not line up with their usual class. Please speak with your instructor for more information.
Location
All Celebration of Dance performances will be held in Vanderbilt University’s Ingram Hall at Blair School of Music.
Parking
Free parking is available on the second floor of the West Garage (2500 Children’s Way, located directly across the street from Blair School of Music) weekdays after 4 p.m. and anytime on weekends. The garage entrance on Children's Way must be used. As you enter the garage, turn LEFT to go to the second floor.
Event Entrance
For those attending the performance, please enter through the main entrance of Ingram Hall. Dancers must enter through the side entrance near Turner Hall, and be checked in appropriately. (Participants, please check your email for more check-in/check-out details!)
Tickets
Parents/Guardians of participating dancers have already received an email with a specific code that will allow reservations for tickets. Remaining tickets will be released for public sale on April 20th.
The Fairy Doll & La Bayadere: Friday, May 15th at 7:30 p.m. - Buy Tickets Here
Children’s Show # 1: Saturday, May 16th at 11 a.m. - Buy Tickets Here
Children’s Show #2: Saturday, May 16th at 3 p.m. - Buy Tickets Here
The Fairy Doll & La Bayadere: Saturday, May 16th at 7:30 p.m. - Buy Tickets Here
Children’s Show #3: Sunday, May 17th at 12 p.m. - Buy Tickets Here
Community Youth & Adult: Sunday, May 17th at 4 p.m. - Buy Tickets Here
Flowers
In collaboration with Nashville Cut Flower Collective, we are happy to provide flowers for purchase to all families. There will be two sizes of bouquets available: the Fairy Doll Bouquet and the Celebration Bouquet. Pre-order your flowers here, then pick them up in the Ingram Hall Lobby on the day of the show!
