Ballet

Three months ago, ballerina Skylar Frye found herself at a crossroads. After studying ballet from age 8, and 10-hour days and performances every night for weeks at a time during her four years at the University of Arizona, she was tired. But Gulfshore Ballet has helped rekindle her passion with its invitation to dance Dew Drop, Snow and Arabian in 'The Nutcracker' ballet.

George Balanchine is often called the father of American ballet, A groundbreaking choreographer and co-founder of New York City Ballet, his innovative neoclassical style made him one of the most transformative figures in dance history. In “Masters of Movement,” Sarasota Ballet pays tribute to Balanchine with two dances that celebrate composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Gulfshore Ballet has cast alumna Anna McKinney in role of Sugar Plum Fairy in 'The Nutcracker.' It almost didn't happen.

This year, there are 27 performances of this holiday favorite by eight ballet companies and three symphony orchestras.

The Sarasota Ballet will present “Written Motion” November 21 & 22. The program features three ballets, including a world premiere by choreographer Ashley Page.

Sarasota Cuban Ballet will perform 'Dracula' October 31 through November 2. This will be the third consecutive year that Sarasota Cuban Ballet is performing the ballet, which was created by Rolando Yanes and Monica Isla.

This weekend, Gulfcoast Studio Company presents Classical + Contemporary in the Sarasota Cuban Ballet Auditorium on Cattlemen Drive. Tribute to seminal patron Donna Maytham highlights this emotional program.

Since the second week in June, dancers from around the globe have been training at Sarasota Cuban Ballet’s annual summer intensive. Now, they’re gearing up for On Stage 2025, a showcase performance at the Sarasota Opera House on July 19. Joining the summer intensive dancers this year are three headliners.

After nine years at Gulfshore Ballet, Kai Perkins wanted more than anything to go to the School of American Ballet. But could she convince her mom to let her live in Manhattan at the tender age of 14?

Live theater lovers have two dozen productions to choose from this week, including ten new shows, a holiday tradition and two different performances of the Nutcracker ballet.