Ballet Palm Beach Sets 2025/26 Season

Lily Loveland as Giselle (Janine Harris Photo)

(Press Release) (Palm Beach Gardens, FL – August 26, 2025) Colleen Smith, Founding Artistic and Executive Director of Ballet Palm Beach announces a spectacular season of original and iconic productions during its 2025-2026 season.
 
The enchantment begins with Grimm’s Fairy Tale leaping from the page to the stage during Snow White and Other Works on October 24 - 26. Then, the holiday fun begins with the timeless tradition of The Nutcracker on December 5 – 7. Next, experience a story for the ages with the original production of Queen Esther March 6 – 8. Back by popular demand, April heats up with the fiery drama of Carmen on April 10 – 11. The season concludes with the mainstage masterpiece, Giselle on May 16.

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Offstage, Ballet Palm Beach welcomes everyone to join Company dancers and supporters for a host of delightful events including the annual Cocktails en Pointe at The Colony on October 9, and the annual Gala by the Sea at the Breakers on January 28. Educational productions and pop-up performances round out a year of celebrating the timeless magic of professional ballet.
 
The calendar of events for the 2025-2026 Ballet Palm Beach season includes:
 
Cocktails en Pointe at The Colony
Thursday, October 9
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Colony Hotel
155 Hammon Avenue
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Tickets: $200
Join Ballet Palm Beach for a “leap” into the season during this exclusive, fun-filled event. Guests will gather in The Colony’s East Garden for refreshments, a brief ballet performance, and mingling with fellow Ballet Palm Beach supporters. Admission includes hors d’oeuvres and an open bar, and proceeds will benefit the Company’s Pointe Shoe Fund.

SNOW WHITE
Featuring the World Premiere of Firefly Summer
October 24 – 26
Friday at 7 p.m.
Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Rinker Playhouse
701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Tickets start at $49

Get ready for an exhilarating evening of dance as Ballet Palm Beach proudly presents its original production of Snow White and Other Works! Experience the magic of Grimm’s timeless tale, featuring a jealous queen, a cursed apple, and a brave princess who triumphs with the help of seven dwarfs and the power of true love’s kiss. This beloved story leaps off the stage with breathtaking choreography and captivating music that will leave you enchanted. The program includes the world premiere of Firefly Summer. The spirit of the Appalachians fills the stage in this original work, that celebrates the wonder found in mountain summers. Rhythms of community, resilience, and love presented in masterful, magical dance.

Ballet Palm Beach Welcomes Santa
Friday, November 7 at 6 p.m.
The Gardens Mall
3101 PGA Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
FREE EVENT

Ballet Palm Beach dancers join the jolly crew from the North Pole to usher in the arrival of Santa! Celebrate the grand arrival with Company dancers and capture your Christmas memories with the perfect backdrop holiday photo backdrop.

Snowfall at CityPlace
Sunday, November 8 at 6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
700 S. Rosemary Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
FREE EVENT
Join Ballet Palm Beach Nutcracker dancers at CityPlace as winter comes to West Palm Beach. Watch a magical ballet performance under falling snow and celebrate the season with a dazzling light show from the Wishing Tree!

THE NUTCRACKER
December 5 – 7
Friday at 7 p.m.
Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Dreyfoos Hall
701 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Tickets start at $20
The timeless Christmas classic returns during Ballet Palm Beach’s The Nutcracker. Share in Marie’s adventures as she is swept away by the Nutcracker Prince into an enchanted winter wonderland. Dancing snowflakes, tin soldier battles and more festive surprises await during this lavish, magical production.
 
Ballet Palm Beach’s Annual Fundraising Gala
Gala by the Sea
Wednesday, January 28, 2025
6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Breakers Palm Beach
Tickets: $1250
Lora Drasner, Robin Fleming, Erin McGould & Nicole Noonan
 
Featuring a fabulous, oceanic-themed cocktail hour in the lush Mediterranean courtyard, the spectacular event includes special performances by Company dancers, a multi-course, five-diamond dinner, live auction, entertainment, dancing and more in this unforgettable night. The enchanting event will also be honoring philanthropist and community icon, Anka Palitz, and her 50 years of contributions to the dance community and the arts.
 
QUEEN ESTHER
MARCH 6 - 8
Friday at 7 p.m.
Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Rinker Playhouse
701 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Tickets start at $49
Back by popular demand, a spectacular biblical journey that echoes through the ages. Witness the captivating tale of Queen Esther comes to life as Ballet Palm Beach showcases a mesmerizing blend of beauty, wisdom, and unparalleled courage. From a queen whose allure captivated a king to a heroine whose bravery protected her people; this powerful narrative unfolds through enchanting dance that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

CARMEN
Featuring the World Premiere of Shizu Yasuda’s Sanctus
April 10 – 11, 2025
Friday at 7 p.m.
Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Rinker Playhouse
701 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Tickets start at $49

All the fiery drama of Prosper Mérimée’s Carmen is reimagined during Ballet Palm Beach’s darkly beautiful ballet. This intimate production immerses you in the world of the sensual and spirited Carmen. After attracting the eye of Don José, the tragic beauty’s life is thrown into chaos by the Don’s jealousy and rage.

Experience the iconic music, passion and whirlwind of dance that is Carmen.

The production includes limited cabaret seating.

The program also includes the world premiere of Shizu Yasuda’s Sanctus. Featuring music by Bach, Caldara and Gregorian chant, this breathtaking original work is a moving prayer for hope and restoration revealed through the evocative power of ballet.
 
GISELLE
May 16
Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Dreyfoos Hall
701 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Tickets start at $20

Ballet Palm Beach proudly presents its breathtaking, mainstage masterpiece, Giselle -  widely hailed as one of the greatest ballets ever created and a true gem in the romantic classical repertoire. This enchanting ballet beautifully unfolds a poignant tale of unrequited love, heart-wrenching loss, and ultimately, triumphant forgiveness. Don’t miss this extraordinary performance that promises to stir your emotions and leave you spellbound!

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is located at 701 Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach.
 
How to Purchase Tickets:
For information about prices and how to purchase tickets, please call Ballet Palm Beach at 561.630.8235 or visit www.balletpalmbeach.org.
 
To purchase tickets to performances at the Kravis Center, please call 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471, or visit www.kravis.org.