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Chattanooga Ballet is the city's only professional ballet company and preeminent ballet school. The Chattanooga Ballet Serves Through the Power of Dance.
Founded in 1973, the organization has trained thousands of young people and involved thousands more through community engagement. The Chattanooga Ballet School offers a full curriculum of ballet classes as well as modern, contemporary, and tap classes for ages 3 to adult in an environment that fosters teamwork, healthy life choices, and promotes self-esteem. A professional company was founded in 1980. Its first production of The Nutcracker was held in 1988 at the historic Tivoli Theatre and has become one of the region’s most beloved and attended performing arts events. By providing quality dance performances and education programs, Chattanooga Ballet serves the region, enriching and inspiring the lives of residents and visitors alike.
10/05/2026
Kara Wilkes is a choreographer interested in storytelling through dance and theatre. Rooted in contemporary ballet movement, her works reflect relevant topics that look to inspire curiosity and discussion amongst viewers of all ages.
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Wilkes's "The Return" will make its world premiere this Thursday at Chattanooga Ballet's ART/Bridges.
This Contemporary Ballet work features all eight company dancers and a Contemporary Jazz score. Inspiration for The Return stems from research and concepts surrounding the complexities of being human while navigating the fast-paced, quickly changing Intelligence Age. The intricate 19-minute work looks to foster discussions about our relationships with the digital world, ourselves, and one another.
🎟️Tickets for ART/Bridges are available at chaballet.org/tickets!
📸: Kara Wilkes by Robert Carl Swann
Join us for a special performance of our bluegrass ballet "High Lonesome" with Randy Steele Music and High Cold Wind on October 24th (3:10-3:40pm) in Miller Plaza! This performance is part of IBMA's Pickin' in the Park and is free and open to the public.
10/02/2026
ICYMI / This weekend, the Walnut St. Bridge in downtown Chattanooga reopens after an 18-month restoration.
That milestone is the heartbeat of “ART / Bridges,” the season premiere at Chattanooga Ballet - on stage next week at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Listen to CHA Ballet's Brian McSween on WUTC's Scenic Roots: tinyurl.com/xf6frx5v
Have you heard the news?🪕
Chattanooga Ballet will be performing at IBMA's Pickin' in the Park on October 24th! This is a free, outdoor component of 2026 IBMA Bluegrass Live!® In downtown Chattanooga!
If you missed our bluegrass ballet "High Lonesome" last season, now is your chance to experience it at this famous bluegrass festival! Trust us, this is a must-see!
Chattanooga Ballet with Randy Steele & High Cold Wind at IBMA'S Pickin' in the Park
🗓️ October 24, 2026 from 3:10-3:40 PM
📍Miller Plaza
Enjoy live art, the outdoors, and community right here in Chattanooga. This event is open to the public, with no tickets or entry requirements.
International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)
Randy Steele
Randy Steele and High Cold Wind
09/28/2026
Observation Week begins today for Chattanooga Ballet's North Market, Annex, Signal Mountain & Bright locations!
Families are invited to attend their dancer's classes this week (9/28-10/3) to see what they have been learning so far this semester!
09/25/2026
Did you know you can drop into any of our Teen/Adult classes at any time?
If you have a busy schedule or can't commit to a full semester, Chattanooga Ballet makes it easy to dance at your own pace. No pre-scheduling required!
We offer single drop-in classes ($22) and 10-class passes ($190) that can be purchased at any time throughout the year. To get started, create an online profile in our class portal at app.gostudiopro.com/online/chattanoogaballet, or visit chaballet.org and click ‘class portal’.
🎓College Students: Take 20% off registered classes or 10% off 10-class passes! Email [email protected] to apply your discount. Registration for our Spring Semester opens this November!
09/23/2026
We are excited to return to Summerville, SC this October to kick off our 2026-27 ART/Motion Tour!
📢🎟️ Performance tickets are available now at chaballet.org/tickets!
Chattanooga Ballet's annual ART/Motion tour aims to facilitate accessibility to world-class dance performances and master classes. This year's program bridges classical precision and contemporary movement with three new works by Brian McSween, Jamorris Rivers, and Kara Wilkes. Step away from the artificial and experience the power of live arts!
ART/Motion Summerville, SC Performance
🗓️ Saturday, October 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
📍Summers Corner Performing Arts Center Summers Corner PAC
🩰Ballet master classes for local students in the Summerville/Charleston area will be held on Saturday, October 17 at Summers Corner PAC 📍
Ages 10-13: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Ages 14+: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ticket information for master classes will be available soon!
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