2024/25 SEASON PERFORMANCES
The Nutcracker in Lynchburg with Charlottesville Symphony
Saturday, December 14 – Sunday, December 15
Sweeten your holiday season with The Nutcracker, presented with live music conducted by Benjamin Rous and collaborations with Cantate Children’s and Youth Choir and Central Virginia Ballet.
Swan Lake Act II & The Firebird in Lynchburg
Saturday, March 15 | 11:30 & 3:30PM
Experience two timeless classics in one unforgettable ballet performance!
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We are honored to be the Resident Dance Company at the historic Academy Center of the Arts.
Thank You to our Lynchburg Sponsors!
Since the company’s inception in 2007, Lynchburg has been woven into the creation and presentation of new works. We have collaborated with regional artists and students from Dance Theatre of Lynchburg since 2009 and have presented The Nutcracker for 5,000+ patrons, first at E. C. Glass High School and now as Resident Dance Company at the Academy.
We partner with the Central Virginia Ballet school in Lynchburg to provide dance education and performance opportunities to young children ages 5 to 18, and as we move forward in Lynchburg, we plan to bring even more educational outreach to the region.
The Ballet is a nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating the art of dance and promoting the health and wellness of our artists. We firmly believe that excellence in ballet is achieved by diverse dancers that represent our community.
KEITH LEE, DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION, ARTIST LAUREATE, RESIDENT CHOREOGRAPHER
In 1968, Mr. Lee was the first African American dancer to sign a contract with the American Ballet Theatre. He has played a pivotal role in our organization since its founding in 2007, and will create his fifteenth work for our professional company this season. In 2020, Keith became the Director of Diversity & Inclusion and helped create our IDEA Committee, reflecting our continual commitment to making Charlottesville Ballet a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization.
Resident Dance Company at the Academy Center of the Arts
Our live music and “Once Upon A Ballet” community engagement programs are made possible with support from the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation and our generous Lynchburg donors. Thank you!