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Ballet Chelsea presents The Nutcracker on Dec. 8-10, 2017 in Chelsea and Jackson, Michigan

March 1, 2018October 10, 2017

20th Anniversary production of “The Nutcracker” features collaboration with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra Ballet Chelsea proudly presents its 20th Anniversary performance of The Nutcracker, a Christmas Eve tale about a young girl named Marie and her magical journey to the enchanted Kingdom of Sweets. This December’s production features a collaboration with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra, bringing … Read more

Tutu Run Results and Thank You

October 17, 2017October 6, 2017

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out and participated in the Tutu Run! What a fantastic day! Race Results https://runsignup.com/race/results/?raceId=28347#resultSetId-97175 Thank you to our sponsors!

Register now for Ballet Chelsea’s Annual Tutu Run to be held on October 1, 2017

August 18, 2017August 18, 2017

Please join us on Sunday, October 1, 2017 for Ballet Chelsea’s 4th annual Tutu Run 5k and Fun Run. The Tutu Run takes place on the scenic trails at Hudson Mills Metro Park in Dexter, Michigan. This is a great family friendly 5K and 1-mile event, on a certified course, with professional timing. 2017 Tutu Run 5k & … Read more

Ballet Chelsea Fall Session Registration, Open Houses, and Auditions to be held in August

August 18, 2017July 19, 2017

Join us on August 25 and August 27 for Fall Open Houses Ballet Chelsea will hold our Fall 2017 Open Houses on August 25 from 3-6pm and August 27 from 1-4pm. New and returning students and their families are invited to tour Ballet Chelsea’s state of the art studios, meet dance instructors, register dancers for … Read more

Ballet Chelsea voted Best Dance Company in Ann Arbor area

July 19, 2017July 8, 2017

Ballet Chelsea was recently voted the Best Dance Company in Washtenaw County by Adams Street Publishing’s Current Magazine. Current Magazine, which covers all things music, art, and culture in Washtenaw County, announced the winners of its “2017 Readers’ Choice Best of Washtenaw” in its special-release June edition. Jane Thompson, president of the Ballet Chelsea Board of … Read more

Ballet Chelsea’s Artistic Director, Wendi DuBois, Awarded Educator of the Year

June 12, 2017May 26, 2017

The Michigan Youth Arts Touchstone Award is presented to arts educators who exemplify best practices in arts education, advocate actively on behalf of the arts, and demonstrate a continued commitment to bring excellence to the artistic development of young artists in Michigan. On May 19th, 2017 Wendi DuBois, Artistic Director of Ballet Chelsea, was awarded … Read more

Ballet Chelsea to Perform in 55th Annual Michigan Youth Arts Festival

May 19, 2017May 15, 2017

The Michigan Youth Arts Festival features outstanding high school artists from multiple artistic disciplines. Fifteen Ballet Chelsea dancers were recently selected as Michigan Youth Arts Distinguished Scholars and have been invited to participate in the 55th Annual Michigan Youth Arts Festival on May 18-20, 2017, at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Participants were chosen from a pool … Read more

Ballet Chelsea presents: Limitless on April 22, 2017

March 29, 2017March 24, 2017

Ballet Chelsea is pleased to present Limitless, a mixed repertory performance featuring classical and contemporary choreography, on April 22, 2017 at 2pm at the Chelsea High School Performing Arts Complex. Dance and music lovers of all ages will enjoy Limitless’s wide range of original choreography set to music by well known composers, performed by dancers and guests … Read more

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Pointe shoes are an incredibly important tool in a ballerinas bag, with which an intimate relationship often emerges. A dancers relationship to their shoes is very individualized and personal as each dancer has a different way of preparing, maintaining, and relating to their shoes. This mini-doc produced by The Australian Ballet emphasizes this pointe (pun intended!).A ballerina's life is spent on the tips of the toes. In this meditative mini-doco, three of our dancers take us through their personal pointe-shoe prep routi... ... See MoreSee Less

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Costumes have the ability to energize a performance, the audience, and the dancers who wear them! Check out this video of Royal Ballet dancers embodying a variety of endearing woodland creatures.

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Happy World Book Day! We are celebrating by looking back at our favourite Operas and Ballets inspired by books 📚 This clip is from The Royal Ballet's Tales of Beatrix Potter - the incredible costumes were designed to replicate Ms Potter's watercolour illustrations as closely as possible 🎨 ... See MoreSee Less

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Amazing!