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We are so excited to invite you to our upcoming DanceAIR Performance this Friday, a celebration of creativity and the incredible work of our dancers.

What is DanceAIR?

DanceAIR brings weekly dance workshops into New Haven Public Schools and the Q House, where students learn technique, explore movement, and create original work together under the guidance of Children’s Division Director, Timothy Fountain.

For many, it’s their first experience with dance, a chance to build confidence and discover their creativity. We’re always inspired by what they create.

Through the program, New Haven Ballet also offers scholarships to promising students who wish to continue their training, opening the door to further opportunities in dance.

Performance Details

Friday, May 8
Fair Haven School
164 Grand Avenue, New Haven

6:30 p.m. (Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.)

FREE Admittance

Join Us

We hope you’ll come out to support these talented dancers. Bring family and friends. All are welcome!

Thank you for being part of this community. We can’t wait to share this special performance with you.

Photo (c) 2025 Kelsey Paff Photography

New Haven Ballet’s Winter Special is the Perfect Place to Begin!

A Joyful January Special
Have an imaginative little one who loves to move and twirl? This January New Haven Ballet invites new students ages 3 to 9 to try a full month of ballet classes for just $60.

It’s a fun and nurturing introduction to ballet, and an incredible way to brighten the winter months. We can’t wait to welcome your dancer into the studio and share the joy of movement together!

For information email: administrator@newhavenballet.org

or call/text: 203.605.2843

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Don’t miss our performances of The Nutcracker at the Shubert Theater in downtown New Haven December 12-14. Click Here for tickets

For a look at our work in the studio as we head into the theater for our performances this weekend, Click Here

It’s almost time for The Nutcracker. There is just one month until tech week.

Our dancers are hard at work in the studio, full of excitement as they prepare to perform at the Shubert Theatre from December 12 to 14. We can’t wait to share this beloved holiday tradition with you. Tickets are on sale now.

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If you missed our latest fall news, click here to see what is happening in the studio this fall!

Everyone who auditions will be cast — make this season unforgettable!

It’s almost time for one of our most cherished traditions — The Nutcracker! We are thrilled to announce that auditions will be held on Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Every dancer enrolled in Creative Ballet I through Level 8 is eligible to audition, and every dancer who auditions will be cast in the production.

This is a unique opportunity for our students to:

  • Perform on the Shubert Theatre stage in a beloved holiday classic

  • Grow as artists under the guidance of our professional faculty

  • Share in the excitement of a production that delights audiences year after year

We can’t wait to begin this season’s magical journey together!

Click Here for more about the Nutcracker

 

AGES 3 TO 7 | CHILDREN’S DIVISION

At New Haven Ballet, we begin training with our gentle approach syllabus, designed to introduce our youngest dancers to the joys of music and movement. Classes are filled with laughter and held in spacious, sunny studios, guided by the region’s finest instructors.

Each Children’s Division class follows a carefully crafted syllabus that uses age-appropriate exercises and stretches to gently introduce students to classical dance and musical fundamentals. Over time, dancers build the skills and discipline needed to transition confidently into the graded curriculum.

Fall 2025 registration is open. Click Here to learn more.

New Haven Ballet’s Student Division proudly offers developing dancers the highest caliber of classical ballet training in the region, including pointe, partnering, and repertory classes. This core training is enriched by a diverse range of workshops and classes — from classical and Neo-classical to contemporary, lyrical, and Broadway styles — along with carefully designed conditioning and stretch sessions to support strength and flexibility.

Click Here for a Closer Look at New Haven Ballet’s Student Division.

Contact us to schedule a placement class at administrator@newhavenballet.org or 203-782-9038.

We are working hard in the studio, perfecting choreography and preparing costumes for our upcoming Nutcracker performances.

We are sharing a few photos of our time in the studio with some Level 6-8 students rehearsing the Waltz of the Snowflakes and one of our Levels 1 and 2 classes. We applaud their hard work and hope you will consider joining us at the Shubert Theatre from December 13 to 15, 2024!

Thank you to everyone who made calls and donated to the Annual Appeal. If you still want to donate, there is still time to do so.

Dear Friends and Families,

With great enthusiasm, I thank you for being part of the New Haven Ballet community. The Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides excellent dance training by a fantastic faculty, professional-quality performances, and incredible outreach opportunities, all aimed at nurturing the love of dance throughout Greater New Haven.

This year, we are enlisting the help of some wonderful volunteers to strengthen the ties within our community and assist with our Annual Appeal fundraising efforts. We hope you will speak with some of our volunteers to learn how New Haven Ballet impacts the various members of the community. We will be letting you know more soon.

Your inclusion in our family is invaluable. Your support through our fundraising efforts is vital; it’s the lifeblood of our organization. We can only provide exceptional programs with the funding we receive through donations because tuition and ticket sales do not cover our expenses.

Please help us spread the joy of dance throughout the community with our Annual Appeal through November 15th. For your convenience, New Haven Ballet now accepts payment through Venmo

I am deeply grateful for your time, consideration, and, most importantly, your support. Because of your donations, we can continue to bring the joy of dance to Greater New Haven.

Yours sincerely,

Lisa Kim Sanborn, Artistic Director

New Haven Ballet extends a warm welcome and welcome back to new and veteran students. Classes have begun, and students are working hard. Training in the graded curriculum starts in Levels 1 and 2. Teachers provide excellent technical and artistic foundational work, stressing proper alignment and execution. Students in Levels 3 and 4 continue their technical development and acquire knowledge of ballet vocabulary. In Levels 5 and 6, we foster artistic and technical excellence. In Levels 7 and 8, our dancers build on their strong classical technique, clean lines, and artistry. We offer boys and girls the highest caliber of classical ballet training in the region, including pointe, partnering, and repertory.

Training is enhanced by diverse workshops and classes, incorporating classical, Neo-classical, contemporary, lyrical, Broadway, and carefully curated conditioning and stretch classes. Students who wish to pursue professional careers in dance may take advantage of fantastic performance opportunities, including a student company, to facilitate reaching their potential and making maximum progress while engaging in an immersive dance experience shared with others who are as passionate about dance as they are. Intermediate and advanced-level students have the added opportunity to work with incredible guest faculty throughout the year. This fall, we welcome New York City Ballet’s Ruby Lister and Savannah Durham and returning guest faculty member Alejandro Ulloa.

Nutcracker Auditions are open to all students enrolled for the fall semester in Creative Ballet I-Level 8 on September 21-22, 2024.

At New Haven Ballet, our commitment to continuous improvement is unwavering. We understand the importance of a holistic approach to education in our training program, and we strive to provide a nurturing environment for our students. We welcome new students. Please get in touch with us to schedule a placement class.

Photo: (c) 2024 Kelsey Paff Photography

OUR MISSION

To provide the greater New Haven Community with exceptional classical ballet training, performances, and outreach programs, that nurture appreciation of ballet and foster the joy of dance.

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