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Alabama Ballet
The Alabama Ballet is the state’s premiere professional ballet company. The company has achieved national prominence as one of only eight ballet companies in the world permitted by the Balanchine Trust to perform George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. The Alabama Ballet promotes the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high quality performances, dance education and community outreach. Education and outreach activities include CityDance, which provides 16 weeks of dance training for youth from the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County. The Alabama Ballet is a 501(c )(3) not-for-profit organization.

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Coppélia Principal Casting
Friday, June 2nd, 7:30 pm Swanhilda: Ariana Czernobil Franz: Journy Wilkes Davis Dr. Coppélius: Roger VanFleteren Saturday, June 3rd, 2:30 pm Swanhilda:...
Christopher Stuart Appointed as Artistic Director of Alabama Ballet
Photo by Todd Rosenburg Alabama Ballet is thrilled to announce the appointment of Christopher Stuart as its new Artistic Director. With a distinguished career...
Coppélia: A Final Performance For Four Alabama Ballet Dancers
In the world of ballet, retirement marks a bittersweet end while also celebrating the extraordinary contributions and artistic journeys of exceptional...