Charlottesville Ballet

✨ Join us THIS SUNDAY for Arts for ALL FestivALL at Ting Pavilion!

We're excited to partner with Charlottesville Opera, Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia, and The Oratorio Society of Virginia for this FREE celebration of the arts.

Enjoy family-friendly activities, meet local arts organizations, and experience an inspiring concert featuring Broadway favorites, opera classics, a full orchestra, and more.

📍 Ting Pavilion
📅 Sunday, June 7
⏰ Activities at 5 PM | Concert at 6 PM
🎟 FREE & open to all ages

Learn more: https://www.CharlottesvilleOpera.org/Festivall.html

Blue Ridge Respite is hosting three sessions of Movement for Parkinson’s with the Charlottesville Ballet—and you’re invited!

This free program is open to all (no diagnosis or dance experience needed) and welcomes caregivers, too. Gentle, guided movement supports balance, mood, and connection—and can be especially beneficial for those with mild to moderate dementia as well.

🗓 Mondays, May 4, 11 & 18
⏰ 10:30–11:30 AM
📍 Rockfish Presbyterian Church

To register, visit: https://www.charlottesvilleballet.org/parkinsons/

Program made possible with support from: Dance for PD, Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation, and The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation.

This Sunday! The free and family-friendly FestivALL invites you to explore activities with Empowered Players, DMR Adventures, Light House Studio, Charlottesville Band, The Paramount Theater, Virginia Theater Festival, The Oratorio Society of Virginia, and, of course, the Charlottesville Symphony!

Be sure to arrive early to experience the Instrument Petting Zoo! All ages are welcome to interact with real instruments - try, touch, and discover strings, brass, and percussion in our activity tent from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

At 6:00pm, enjoy our full orchestra accompanied by over 70 singers in a performance of familiar Broadway tunes and beloved opera classics. We look forward to seeing you there!

This event is presented in partnership with Charlottesville Ballet, Charlottesville Symphony, and The Oratorio Society of Virginia.

✨ Meet Luigie Barrera, one of our 26–27 Season Company Artists! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Luigie back for his second season with us! Originally from the Philippines, Luigie began training in ballet, contemporary, modern, and folk dance at age 13. He went on to become a finalist at NAMCYA, win the ABAP Competition, and earn multiple Honors and Distinction Awards from the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet.

At 19, he joined Ballet Philippines, performing soloist roles including Toy Soldier in "The Nutcracker," Franz in "Coppélia," and Lankendem in "Le Corsaire," while also taking on leading roles in contemporary works such as "Payaso Blanco," and was the 2nd runner-up in the CCP ballet competition in 2018. In 2023, he was scouted as a soloist with Springfield Ballet Company before joining Dissonance Dance Theatre as Dance Artist, Junior Ballet Master, and Rehearsal Associate.

In addition to performing, Luigie is passionate about teaching and mentorship, working with dancers and schools across the Philippines to share his artistry and love for dance. We can’t wait to see all he brings to the stage this season!

Luigie’s 2025-26 season performances were generously sponsored by Martin & Katina Harkless and Susan Proctor.

📷: Alisa Foytik, BC Media Photos

We are so excited for this weekend’s Charlottesville Ballet Academy Spring Performances! 🌟 From the magic of "Don Quixote" to the energy of "Hooray for Hollywood," our students have been working incredibly hard and cannot wait to share these performances with you.

Join us May 29–31 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center and celebrate the dedication, artistry, and joy of dance with our amazing CBA dancers. 💙

Tickets are still available, reserve yours today! CharlottesvilleBallet.org/SpringPerformance

📷: KMS Photography

Performance season is here ✨

From the necessities — tights, shoes, and n**e leos — to backstage favorites like recital robes, plush wraps, and trashbag pants 🩰💖 My Dance Shoppe of Cville has so many of the essentials our dancers reach for all season long.

We’re excited to partner with My Dance Shoppe and support a local dancewear store that helps keep our dancers performance-ready, comfortable, and confident!

Cheers to National Wine Day! 🍷✨

We’re raising a glass to our incredible official wine sponsor, DuCard Vineyards, for supporting the arts and helping make Charlottesville Ballet celebrations a little more magical.

Here’s to beautiful performances, unforgettable evenings, and exceptional Virginia wine. 🩰🍇