Springfield Ballet

This Saturday is National Dance Day AND C***r Days! Join us at the East Stage on September 19 at 2:45pm!

Enjoy some dance fun and some apple c***r!

The fall festival runs Saturday, September 19 & 20 on Historic Walnut Street in Downtown Springfield.
Tickets are $5, and kids 5 and under are free! Get your tickets ahead of time by clicking on our story or visiting their website at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/c***rdays2026tickets/event/c***rdaystickets2026/
Tickets can also be purchased day of at the gate.

We can't wait to see you there!

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A NEW ADVENTURE AWAITS!!! Tickets for The Nutcracker Sweets & Treats are now on sale!!!

This holiday tradition for the whole family includes a reading of the classic ballet alongside an abridged performance of The Nutcracker!

NEW THIS YEAR:
--Five enchanting stations inspired by the Land of Sweets featuring delicious, sweet treats.
--A special keepsake craft.
--Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and receive a complimentary professional photo from Miles Boyer Photography.
--Sweets & Treats T-shirts available for pre-order through November 10th to be picked up at the event.
--Located at the beautiful Hatch Auditorium.

The Nutcracker Sweets & Treats directly supports our core programs and initiatives, ensuring everyone in our community has access to the joy and transformative power of dance.

Purchase your tickets today!!!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-nutcracker-sweets-and-treats--2026

Join us this Thursday, September 10, on the baseball field for some dance fun!⚾🕺 You won't want to miss the original piece choreographed and restaged by Co-Artistic Director Maria Velázquez!

The gates open at 5:35pm, and the game starts at 6:35pm. We will perform shortly after the gates open, so be sure to get there early so you don't miss this one-of-a-kind performance!

Purchase tickets: https://www.milb.com/springfield/tickets/single-game-tickets

Happy Labor Day!

Today's classes are cancelled and will be made up on Monday, November 23. Our office is closed, and we will return to our regular schedule tomorrow.

Have a fun and safe day!

The Nutcracker 2026 Cast List has been posted!!🎄🩰❄️🎁🍬

Check your email for full details!
Congratulations to everyone!! We cannot wait to jump back into the world of The Nutcracker with you!💚❤️

Just a few of our favorite things about The Nutcracker as we prepare for today’s audition for ages 5+❄️🎄🩰✨

Register through the link in our bio.

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Oh, to be in The Nutcracker❤️💚✨
Auditions for ages 5+ are tomorrow!

Register now!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflYHCdb8U-cNZYbsj1k3RvnibfpejJcB47o9tWcI8O_Q6gow/viewform

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We’ve got an itch for The Nutcracker!🩰✨ Good thing the En Pointe audition is tonight!🤩

There is still time to register!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflYHCdb8U-cNZYbsj1k3RvnibfpejJcB47o9tWcI8O_Q6gow/viewform

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That moment right before you go on stage… There’s nothing quite like it✨

There’s only 1 day until The Nutcracker En Pointe audition! Register to experience this one of a kind feeling!
https://springfieldballet.org/files/2026-27-Sliders/The-Nutcracker-2026-Registration-Packet-REV-8-5.pdf

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Thank you to everyone who celebrated Springfield Ballet's 50th Anniversary with us! We are grateful to City of Springfield Mayor Jeff Schrag, Springfield Regional Arts Council Executive Director Leslie Forrester and Springfield Ballet dancers for helping commemorate the occasion and thank you glOh Studio and Wil Fischer of Springfield for providing refreshments!

Photos by Miles Boyer Photography