Upcoming Performances & Special Events
Welcome Back Brunch
Membership Event (Open to Public): You're invited to the Dayton Ballet Barre's annual "Welcome Back" celebration for the historic Dayton Ballet Dance Company, marking the start of their performing arts season at the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance!
This event is a friend-raiser meet-and-greet, and attendance is free. We do have a suggested donation of $25 for members. This year's event will have a brunch theme, with light snacks provided and a cash bar available.
Sunday, Sept 29, 2024
Doors open at 11am; Event ends at 2pm
Please RSVP at link below
The suggested donation is $25 for yearly membership dues to Dayton Ballet Barre. T-shirts will also be available for purchase.
The Brightside Music & Event Venue
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, 45402
Dayton Ballet School "Momentum"
Dayton Ballet School Performance: Dayton Ballet School Ensemble, DPAA’s pre-professional training program, presents Momentum, a repertoire of classical and contemporary works.
October 6, 2024, at 2:30pm
October 6, 2024, at 6:00pm
Wright State University Creative Arts Center Dance Studio
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Fairborn, OH 45324
Dayton Ballet Barre Planning Meeting
October 9, 2024 at 6pm
Bar Granada
5 W Monument Ave
Dayton, OH 45402
Coppélia
Performance: Described as “visually stunning” and “magnificent,” Robert Curran’s Coppéliareimagines a classic ballet. Set in a small Midwestern town, Coppélia tells the tale of a lifelike doll in a windowfront. Mistaken by the townspeople as a young, mysterious woman, she provides an escape for a community preoccupied with the realities of war. With beautiful choreography and comical toy characters, Coppélia is the perfect way to start the Ballet season!
October 18–20
October 18, 2024, at 7:30pm
October 19, 2024, at 7:30pm
October 20, 2024, at 2:30pm
Single tickets are available July 17, 2024. Subscriptions are on sale now; secure your seats and save up to 30% on tickets!
Victoria Theatre
138 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45402
Nutcracker Costume Preview
MEMBER'S ONLY EVENT: We have the opportunity to preview the brand new costumes being created for the production of The Nutcracker. Dayton Ballet Barre members will be able to tour the costume department with a plus one. This exclusive event is one of the "perks" of being a member!
October 23, 2024 at 6pm
Victoria Theatre (go in the "Stage Door" on Main St)
138 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45402
Fifth Street Brew Pub Gives Back
Fundraiser: Fifth Street Brewpub, on select Thursday evenings, donates 10% of net sales from the evening and 100% of raffle proceeds to Dayton area non-profits. On November 7, 2024, the featured charity is The Dayton Ballet Barre! Come and help fundraise to support "raise the barre."
November 7th - 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Stop by at any time during the evening to enjoy FSBP's tasty food and drinks!
Fifth Street Brew Pub
1600 E. Fifth Street
Dayton, Ohio 45403
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
Single tickets are available July 17, 2024. Subscriptions are on sale now; secure your seats and save up to 30% on tickets!
Schuster Center
Mead Theatre
1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402
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
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
Single tickets are available July 17, 2024. Subscriptions are on sale now; secure your seats and save up to 30% on tickets!
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
Single tickets are available July 17, 2024. Subscriptions are on sale now; secure your seats and save up to 30% on tickets!
Victoria Theatre
138 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45402
Donate Now
We are dedicated to the Dayton Ballet. Your contribution today helps us support the dancers, education, choreography, community outreach & marketing efforts, among other uses. We greatly appreciate your donation!
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.