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Free Q House Performance
New Haven Ballet continues to kick off the holiday season by returning to the Dixwell Community House (“Q House”) to present a free Holiday Dance Concert on Sunday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m.
New Haven Ballet will perform excerpts from Artistic Director Lisa Kim Sanborn’s The Nutcracker, which premiered at the Shubert Theatre New Haven in 2013. Also presented will be excerpts from the ballets Cavaliere Allegro and Vivaldi Concerto.
Located at 197 Dixwell Avenue in the heart of New Haven, the performance will feature beautiful costumes, professional sound and lighting, and the quintessential holiday music by Tchaikovsky. Parking is available. Admission is free. Audience members are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a holiday afternoon of ballet.
This performance is made possible through the generosity of the City of New Haven Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism and in partnership with the Dixwell Community House.
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If you want more information about this event or New Haven Ballet, please call Ruth Barker at tel. 203-782-9038 or email: administrator@newhavenballet.org.
Guilford Community Center Free Performance
Kick off the holiday season when New Haven Ballet performs a free Holiday Dance Concert at the Guilford Community Center. The concert will be presented Saturday, November 25, at 3:00 p.m.
New Haven Ballet will perform excerpts from Artistic Director Lisa Kim Sanborn’s The Nutcracker, which premiered at the Shubert Theatre New Haven in 2013. Guest Artist Michael Requena will join students from New Haven Ballet to perform as the Coffee Prince and Trepak Principal Dancer. Also presented will be excerpts from the ballets Cavaliere Allegro and Vivaldi Concerto.
Located at 32 Church Street in downtown Guilford, the performance will feature beautiful costumes, professional sound and lighting, and the familiar holiday music by Tchaikovsky, Haydn, and Vivaldi. The Community Center is near the Town Green’s shopping and dining district. Limited parking is available. Admission is free. Audience members are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a holiday afternoon of ballet.
This performance is made possible through the partnership between New Haven Ballet and the Guilford Department of Parks and Recreation.
If you would like more information about this event or New Haven Ballet, please call Tel. 203-782-9038 or email: administrator@newhavenballet.org.
Message from Artistic Director
September 2, 2023
Dear New Haven Ballet Families,
I hope you enjoyed a fantastic summer and are ready to begin the fall. All of us at New Haven Ballet are excited to welcome new and returning students to the studio.
This is an exciting time to be part of New Haven Ballet and I feel privileged to be part of this community. Our first summer residency at Choate was incredible and I look forward to sharing news about expanding the program next summer.
You may see some new faces as Heidi Yu returns to the faculty to teach Levels 2, 3 and 4, and we welcome Julien Kanor who will be working with Mr. Tim and students in the Children’s Division.
During the month of September, I encourage students in Levels 3-8 to try something new by attending one or more of the nine weekly enrichment classes for FREE. Enrichment classes support and maximize a student’s progress and potential. Students in levels 3-8 should participate in at least one weekly conditioning class. Broadway and Contemporary dance classes build physical strength, flexibility, musicality, and broaden a dancer’s overall technical skills and artistry.
Finally, I understand many of us are focused on The Nutcracker. Auditions will be held September 23-24 and are open to students enrolled at New Haven Ballet in Creative Ballet 1 through Level 8. For those who have questions about the process I invite you to attend a meeting on Saturday, September 9.
If you have a general question please do not hesitate to ask Ruth Barker at Tel. 203-782-9038 or email: administrator@
As the Artistic Director I will continue to dedicate myself to this organization, and feel confident that together we will make great things happen at New Haven Ballet!
Click Here to See What’s Happening this Fall!
Yours sincerely,
Lisa Kim Sanborn
Artistic Director
2023 Classes Open for Registration
New Haven Ballet offers classes to students ages 3 years to adult and Fall 2023 Class Registration is open. New students to the school should contact NHB School Administrator, Ruth Barker, at Tel. 203-782-9038 or Email: administrator@newhavenballet.org to set up a placement class. Students are encouraged to register early to ensure their preferred class selections are available. Once classes are full waitlists will form.
New Haven Ballet Company Audition
New Haven Ballet Artistic Director, Lisa Kim Sanborn, announced that auditions for the student company will be held on Friday, January 20. Auditions are open to all Level 5-8 students who wish to perform in the Spring Performance on May 27, 2023 at the Shubert Theatre New Haven. Pre-registration is required.
Spring Registration Open
Registration for Spring 2023 classes is open with a new 1st Steps class added in Bethany. To set up a free placement class or request additional information email: administrator@nedwhavenballet.org
Community Performances
Donor support and grants make bringing people together and giving back to the community possible. In 2022 New Haven Ballet was able to offer two free community performances. In this video take a look behind the scenes as we transform the Dixwell Community House (Q House) gymnasium into a beautiful performance space to share the magic of the holidays with the the City of New Haven.
In the Studio
New Haven Ballet invites you inside the studio as Artistic Director, Lisa Kim Sanborn, and Alejandro Ulloa work with students preparing to perform The Nutcracker.
Chamber of Commerce Honors NHB
Congratulations New Haven Ballet!
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce has awarded New Haven Ballet with the Sunspot Innovation Award. The Nonprofit Resource Council Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Artistic Director, Lisa Kim Sanborn, and New Haven Ballet will be recognized for having exhibited exceptional business or community leadership skills, noteworthy results, and being an active participant in local organizations.
SUNSPOT INNOVATION AWARD: NEW HAVEN BALLET
To an organization employing innovative approaches to success and impact.
Discounted Tickets: School Groups & Retirement Residences
Contact New Haven Ballet if your school group or retirement residence would like to attend The Nutcracker on December 16-18, 2022 at the Shubert Theatre New Haven. Guest stars from New York City Ballet will perform as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier.
School groups may purchase tickets as low as $20 per seat.
Retirement residences may receive a 25% discount on tickets.
Contact New Haven Ballet for more information at email: administrator@newhavenballet.org or tel. 203-782-9038.
