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Ballet San Jose is committed to using Ballet SJ School students in all company productions that use children and young dancers, including the annual production of "The Nutcracker." Students from Ballet SJ School and Ballet SJ Trainees appeared in "The Nutcracker," the Ballet SJ Gala, "Don Quixote," and "Les Rendezvous" during the 2012-2013 season.

May 26, 2013: Ballet SJ School Spring Performances at the California Theatre; ticket information now available!

2:00PM: Primary Division and Junior Pre-Professional Showcase
Featuring students from Primary A, Primary B, Primary C, Level 1A, Level 1B, Level 2, the Junior Boys class, Level 3A, Level 3A(2) and Level 3B, as well as select Senior Pre-Professional Students performing selections from "Paquita."

4:00PM: Senior Pre-Professional Showcase
Featuring students from Level 4, Level 5, the Senior Gentlemen’s Class, Level 6 and Trainees.
All Junior Pre-Professional Division Students should attend this performance in order to enhance their training and in order to be inspired by seeing what is possible through further training at Ballet SJ School. Eligible students will be given a complimentary ticket, and discounted tickets and ticket packages will be available for family members. Attendance is mandatory for students in Levels 2 and 3.

Saturday, April 27 at Western Ballet: FREE
See Ballet SJ School advanced students and Trainees will perform at Western Ballet in honor of National Dance Week! More details available at Western Ballet’s website.

Sunday, April 28th at Santana Row: FREE
Ballet San Jose School Advanced Students and Trainees will perform a selection from "Paquita" at Santana Row’s lively celebration of local dance! The festival runs from 10:00-3:30, and Ballet SJ School is scheduled to perform at 1:20. Performances can run late or early, so arrive in plenty of time to find parking at this popular free event! More information is available at sjDANCEco's website.




The Nutcracker        The Nutcracker : Karen Gabay

Program 1        Don Quixote : After Marius Petipa and
               Alexander Gorsky

Program 2        Les Rendezvous : Sir Frederick Ashton
       Méditation from Thaïs : Sir Frederick Ashton
       Clear : Stanton Welch
       Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 : Clark Tippet

Program 3        Duets : Merce Cunningham
       Glow-Stop : Jorma Elo
       Eighty One : Jessica Lang


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