Ballet Chelsea’s Production of The Nutcracker was holiday enchantment at its best! This annual production, held at the George E. Potter Center in Jackson, Michigan, brought in near sold out houses for the four performances. The Nutcracker dazzled with gorgeous scenery, beautifully designed costumes, and the colorful characters we all adore. Eighty-three company dancers, and … Read more
Ballet Chelsea is launching their third annual Digital Fundraising Campaign, Partner With Us, running from October 8 through October 17. This campaign is a critical component to Ballet Chelsea’s financial viability as a non profit arts organization. If you value the arts in our community please consider making a donation to Ballet Chelsea during their … Read more
Amy Fracker comes to Ballet Chelsea with over 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience, with in-depth experiences in nonprofit administration, fundraising, organizational change and program development. Amy has supported the arts at a variety of organizations including Riverside Art Center, Ella Sharp Museum, The Henry Ford, and the Jackson School of the Arts where she … Read more
A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Collected Works to be performed at Jackson’s Potter Center May 1, 2022 at 2pm. BUY TICKETS Ballet Chelsea will be performing a mixed spring program. For one performance, A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Collected Works will take the stage May 1, at Potter Center in Jackson. The program opens with … Read more
Ballet Chelsea is proud to present its 24th annual production of The Nutcracker December 11 and 12. This is Ballet Chelsea’s fourth year of collaboration with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra—expect a spectacular event! This exhilarating production brings music and dance together for three performances, at the Potter Center in Jackson, Michigan. Both Ballet Chelsea and … Read more
Ballet Chelsea is embarking upon their second annual Digital Fundraising Campaign beginning October 19 through October 29. Last year’s campaign raised $41,000 with a whopping 85% of the fundraising done by students and studio dancers. Ballet Chelsea begins this performance year with renewed feelings of hope and optimism. Last year, the organization faced the pandemic … Read more
Ballet Chelsea is thrilled to be offering in-studio classes for their 2021 summer program. The summer dance programs provide a tremendous experience and opportunity to explore movements of all kinds while honing dance techniques. Their unique programs allow dancers to immerse themselves in a professional training environment using creativity and imagination to develop and enhance … Read more
At the start of 2020 we never thought we would have to completely re-envision our 2020-2021 season which concluded this afternoon with our re-imagined Sleeping Beauty. The outdoor production was the end of a year of unique projects for Ballet Chelsea and our community. During this past season, we looked for creative ways to share … Read more