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STUDENT MATINEE SERIES
Educators, share the beauty of a Ballet Arkansas performance with your K-12 students this year! Student Matinee performances are designed to provide enriching artistic experiences to young audiences, serving thousands of students across Arkansas. Performances are held at 10:30 am and are accompanied by a visually stunning Study Guide. Student Matinee performances may be abbreviated to accommodate school schedules.
Student Matinee Performances are for K-12 students of public/private/homeschool groups and their educators. These performances are not open to the public and tickets are not available for purchase. All attendees are required to be 5 years of age or older, no exceptions. Reservations must be made by a school representative or educator and are non-refundable, except in the event that the performance is cancelled by Ballet Arkansas.
RESERVATIONS OPEN JULY 1, 2024.
A HEATED TALE OF LOVE
WORLD PREMIERE OF CARMEN
A FEIRY TALE OF PASSION AND BETRAYAL
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | October 11, 2024 at 10:30am
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Experience a world premiere tale of passion and betrayal at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts as Ballet Arkansas presents "Carmen," set to Bizet’s masterpiece score. Patrons will immerse themselves in the fiery drama and captivating melodies of this ‘heated’ neoclassical narrative - celebrated the world over. Be among the first to witness this groundbreaking, modern-art infused production unfold on stage, just in time for Halloween. Features a small community cast of performers.
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Tickets: $5 Student & $10 Educator
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Company Artists Celeste Lopez-Keranen and David Cummings.. Photo courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography.
HOLIDAY MAGIC AT THE ROBINSON
NUTCRACKER SPECTACULAR
Supported by the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
Robinson Center | December 12-13, 2024 at 10:30am
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“The Nutcracker Spectacular” is Arkansas’s largest and longest-running holiday production, presented with live music by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and supported by the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau. As one of America's top 100 ballet companies, Ballet Arkansas brings this beloved holiday tradition to life with stunning choreography, enchanting music, and dazzling costumes and sets. This year, experience the magic like never before as Ballet Arkansas unveils exciting updates to costumes as part of the second year of the Nutcracker Project, promising a fresh and unforgettable holiday spectacle for audiences of all ages. Features a community cast of performers.
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Tickets: $8 Student & $10 Educator
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Company Artists David Cummings and Lauren Yordanich. Photo courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography.
SHAKESPEARE'S GREATEST MASTERPIECE
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ROMEO & JULIET - THE WORLD'S GREATEST LOVE STORY
Robinson Center | February 14, 2025, 10:30am
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Experience a timeless tale of love and tragedy like never before as Ballet Arkansas presents "Romeo & Juliet" - The World's Greatest Love Story set to Prokofiev’s epic score with live music by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Set against the backdrop of the historic Robinson Center, this captivating performance transports audiences to Verona, where the fateful romance of Shakespeare's iconic characters unfolds. This production promises an unforgettable fusion of exquisite choreography, evocative music, and poignant storytelling.
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Tickets: $8 Student & $10 Educator
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Company Artists Aldrin Vendt and Sage Feldges. Photo courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography.
ART AND DANCE COLLIDE
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NOUVEAU
Presented by the Stella Boyle Smith Trust
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | April 25, 2025, 10:30am
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Presented by the Stella Boyle Smith Trust at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, this avant-garde performance pushes the boundaries of traditional ballet with daring choreography and contemporary flair. From bold, art-infused interpretations of classical works to groundbreaking premieres, "Nouveau" celebrates the evolution of dance as an art form.
ography, evocative music, and poignant storytelling. Features a community cast or performers.
Tickets: $5 Student & $10 Educator
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Company Artist Kerridwyn Schanck. Photo courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography.