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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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Stepsisters Casting for Cinderella
Friday, March 3, 7:30 p.m. Messy Stepsister: Daniel Hardman Bossy Stepsister: Frederick Lee Rocas Saturday, March 4, 2:30 p.m. Messy Stepsister: David...
Alabama Ballet Presents Cinderella – Principal Casting
Friday, March 3rd, 7:30 p.m. Cinderella: Ariana Czernobil Prince Charming: Journy Wilkes Davis Fairy Godmother: Claire Hutchinson Saturday, March 4th, 2:30...
Alabama Ballet Artistic Director & CEO Tracey Alvey to Retire
Birmingham, AL (February 17, 2023) - Alabama Ballet is announcing the retirement of their Artistic Director & CEO Tracey Alvey following the conclusion of...