DANCER'S CHOICE
February 13, 14, 15, 2026
Huntsville Ballet Studio 4
The Huntsville Ballet Company Dancer's Choice Series allows HBC members to choreograph and to perform in genres of their choice. Performing in the smaller, more intimate setting of our studio has proven to create a truly interactive and educational experience that allows for conversation between the audience and the dancers and directors. This series is an exceptional opportunity to experience up close the unparalleled creativity of North Alabama's only professional ballet company. Seating is limited for in-studio public performances and is on a first come first served basis. Call 256-539-0961 to reserve a private performance for up to 30 guests.
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
April 17, 18, 19, 2026
Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
The Huntsville Ballet Company takes the stage of the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall once again in April to close its 62nd season with the spellbinding classical fairy tale ballet, The Sleeping Beauty. This beautifu ballet tells the story of Princess Aurora, cursed in her infancy by the Fairy of Darkness to die on her sixteenth birthday from pricking her finger on a spindle. The Lilac Fairy intercedes to lessen the curse to a sleeping spell of 100 years, breakable only by a true love's kiss. This classical fairy tale ballet incorporates enchantment, suspense, and passion set to Peter Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
UNPLUGGED
October 24, 25, 26, 2025
The Dream Theater
Huntsville Ballet Company opens its 2025-2026 season with two world premieres— Ashley Dolloff's The Shape of a Promise and Gina Guerrera's Beneath the October Moon. Emerging choreographer Dolloff debuts her romantic ballet set to the expressive and emotional music of classical composer Sergei Rachmaninoff; the joys and trials of covenantal love inspired this moving work. Guerrera's piece leads children and adults through an enchanted night of mystical Halloween surprises; with original composition by Huntsville based composer and pianist Jackson Love, Beneath the October Moon is sure to delight trick-or-treaters of all ages.
THE NUTCRACKER
December 12, 13, 14, 2025
Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
December heralds Huntsville Ballet's 55th production of The Nutcracker, performed with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. This time-honored tradition has become an enduring part of the holiday season. Tchaikovsky's iconic score comes to life with Clara and her prince, the mystical growing Christmas tree, a blizzard of spinning snowflakes, a delicate dance of frolicking flowers, Mother Ginger and her frolicking gingerbread children, and the magical Sugar Plum Fairy, among many other acts that delight. Huntsville Ballet's The Nutcracker ushers in the perfect start to your own magical holiday season.