Upcoming Performances & Special Events
The Sugar Plum Tea
Special Event: We are excited to announce that our annual Sugar Plum Tea will once again be held at the beautiful Dayton Woman's Club this year. This Victorian mansion provides the perfect holiday backdrop for this special event. Children will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious food and drinks, make crafts, listen to the story of the Nutcracker, and learn dance steps from the Sugar Plum Fairy herself! There will be plenty of amazing photo opportunities as well.
December 22nd
Doors open at 12pm
Event 12:30pm - 2pm
NOTE: The matinee performance of the ballet starts at 2:30pm. The Dayton Woman's Club is an easy walk across Ludlow St to the Schuster. If you are planning to attend the ballet - please note that a separate ticket is required for the ballet via DaytonLive.org
Dayton Woman's Club
225 N Ludlow St
Dayton, OH 45402
The Nutcracker
Performance: Don’t miss the world premiere of the much-anticipated new production of Dayton’s most beloved Holiday tradition, The Nutcracker! From the creative minds of Artistic Director and choreographer Brandon Ragland, costume designer Lyn Baudendistel, and scenic designer Ray Zupp, the timeless story of Clara’s magical Christmastime journey returns to the stage, set to Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous score performed live by the Dayton Philharmonic.
December 13–22
December 13, 2024, at 7:30pm
December 14, 2024, at 2:30pm & 7:30pm
December 15, 2024, at 2:30pm
December 19, 2024, at 7:30pm
December 20, 2024, at 7:30pm
December 21, 2024, at 2:30pm & 7:30pm
December 22, 2024, at 2:30pm
Schuster Center
Mead Theatre
1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Cinderella
Performance: Have a royal ball at this classic retelling of Cinderella, choreographed by Artistic Director Brandon Ragland to Prokofiev’s sparkling score. Cinderella yearns to escape from her life as a scullery maid to her mean and jealous stepsisters. Enter her Fairy Godmother, a handsome prince, a little help and a lot of magic, and Cinderella gets a glimpse of living happily ever after!
February 14–16
February 14, 2025, at 7:30pm
February 15, 2025, at 7:30pm
February 16, 2025, at 2:30pm
Schuster Center
Mead Theatre
1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Pointes of View
Performance: Enjoy a night of classical and contemporary ballet and witness the astounding talent of Dayton Ballet’s dancers. Pointes of View showcases choreography from one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th Century, George Balanchine, to up-and-coming choreographers making their mark in today’s ever-evolving ballet stages.
Program includes:
George Balanchine Allegro Brillante
Andrea Schermoly Klein Perspectives
Sanjay Saverimuttu Anagapesis
Qarrianne McCellan World Premiere
This performance is sponsored by Larry and Abbie Trittschuh.
May 9–11
May 9, 2025, at 7:30pm
May 10, 2025, at 7:30pm
May 11, 2025, at 2:30pm
Victoria Theatre
138 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45402
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MISSION: To educate, enlighten, and entertain the widest audience possible with the best performance, outreach, and community service.
The Dayton Ballet is the second-oldest ballet company in the United States and is known for its innovative and collaborative endeavors. As a dance company committed to producing new work and promoting ballets by evolving choreographers, the company looks forward to celebrating their 86th anniversary in their 2023-2024 season.