Nashville Ballet has announced the principal cast who will lead Paul Vasterling’s Nashville’s Nutcracker. This beloved holiday classic kicks off this weekend at Tennessee Performing Arts Center and runs through December 26.
School of Nashville Ballet has announced dates national audition tour dates for its 2025 Summer Intensives, including Nashville Ballet’s Company Immersion Intensive, Contemporary Intensive, and more. The 2025 audition tour will kick off on January 3, 2025, in Carmel, IN, continuing to 17 more cities throughout the country before concluding on January 26 in Santa Monica, CA. The auditions will finish with NSIA Auditions on February 1 at Nashville Ballet. School of Nashville Ballet is open to students ages 12 and up. Registration for each city will end on the Wednesday prior to each audition location or when the audition is full.
Nashville Ballet has announced the Youth Cast for its beloved holiday classic, Paul Vasterling’s Nashville’s Nutcracker, returning to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Jackson Hall opening Friday, December 6 through Thursday, December 26.
Nashville Ballet has announced the chairs for the 36th Annual Ballet Ball set for March 1, 2025, at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center are Ana Cristina Cash and Angela Bostelman-Kaczmarek with Vicki Horne serving as honorary chair. These chairs are dedicated arts advocates who are stepping into this leadership role for the highly-anticipated gala next spring.
Global Talent Education Network has announced its upcoming College and Professional Dance Fair will be held at Nashville Ballet on Sunday, November 10. This inaugural event is designed to connect talented young dancers with top-tier dance programs and institutions.
Delve into the Vibrant Journey of this Soul-Stirring Production at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet this Weekend on October 17 - 20.
Nashville-based, Aussie artist Wesley Dean releases the official music video for “Crazy Hearts” from his critically-acclaimed album Music From Crazy Hearts. The captivating video, made in collaboration with the Nashville Ballet, was choreographed by Nashville Ballet’s Artistic Director and CEO Nick Mullikin and features company dancers James Lankford and Lily Saito.
The Highly-Anticipated Double Feature of Paul Vasterling’s Dracula and George Balanchine’s Serenade Returns to TPAC October 3 - 6
Nashville Ballet’s highly-anticipated production of Paul Vasterling’s Dracula with George Balanchine’s Serenade will return to Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) Polk Theater this weekend, October 3 - 6, under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin.
For the first time in nine years, Nashville Ballet will once again present the spellbinding allure of Dracula with the elegance of George Balanchine's Serenade for a double bill that transcends the ordinary. The audience will be swept into the dark, passionate world of Dracula, a tale of immortal yearning, rich in love, lust, and eternal desire, set against a backdrop of Gothic mystery. In contrast, Serenade is a serene masterpiece, a testament to the beauty of classical ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky's haunting Serenade for Strings in C, all performed live by The Nashville Symphony. This double feature promises an unforgettable blend of a thrilling narrative and exquisite dance.
Nashville Ballet has announced that Owen Thorne will play the role of Dracula, while Brett Sjoblom and James Lankford will play the role of Jonathan, and Michael Burfield and Garritt McCabe will play Renfield. Sarah Pierce and Jamie Kopit will play the role of Mina, while Claudia Monja and Marissa Stark will play the role of Lucy.
"We are thrilled to kick off our season productions with the illustrious Dracula, rich with mystery and intrigue, alongside the beauty of Serenade," says Nick Mullikin, Artistic Director & CEO. “As we present these two performances, weaving together beautifully contrasting storylines, we also celebrate the depth and growth of Nashville Ballet, inviting audiences to experience the vibrant future of dance in our community."
Tickets are still available to enter the haunting world of Dracula in this riveting interpretation of a classic tale during this limited production. Tickets are on sale now and start at $58 at NashvilleBallet.com, TPAC box office, or by phone at 615-297-2966 x 710. NOTE: This production contains mature content and is intended for adult audiences (recommended 13 years old and older).
A complete schedule of performances and more information about Nashville Ballet can be found at NashvilleBallet.com.