History of The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker was first performed in St. Petersburg on Sunday, 18 December 1892. The original production was not a success, but the twenty-minute suite that Tchaikovsky extracted from the ballet was better received.The first complete performance outside Russia took place in England in 1934. The ballet's first complete United States performance was on  December 24, 1944 by the San Francisco Ballet. The complete Nutcracker has enjoyed enormous popularity since the late 1960's and is now performed by countless ballet companies including Ballet Petite and Youth Performing Arts School's Ballet Performance School. We will be performing our rendition at American University's Greenberg Theatre.

 Showtimes: 

December 1-2, 2:00 & 5:00

December 15-16, 2:00 & 5:00

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Ballet Petite and Youth Performing Arts School Presents "The Nutcracker"

Our Ballet Performance Company presents "The Nutcracker" at American University's Greenberg Theatre. Brought to life through art, music and dance by our group of dedicated young dancers, this ballet is sure to thrill audiences of all ages. 

Showtimes:

December 1-2 2:00pm & 5:00pm

December 15-16 2:00pm & 5:00pm

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We have sold out of tickets in previous years, so purchase your ticket today!

No Tricks, Just Treats

Our Halloween Bring A Friend Week is off to a great start. Ballet Petite staff and dancers displayed their creativity through awesome costumes. Here are some images to showcase all the fun we are having at Ballet Petite. Our Halloween Bring a Friend Week is still ongoing and ends October 31st.

Miss Martha is in the Halloween Spirit

Miss Margie and Miss Carolyn taking their students on a Halloween Parade

Our Musical Theater students show off their festive garb at our Bethesda location

Oh No, Don't Forget Your Costume!

Today kicks off our Halloween Bring A Friend Week that runs until October 31st. Stop by our Petite Boutique to shop our spooky seasonal merchandise, including costumes. Our classes will have fun Halloween themed music and activities. All students are encouraged to wear their favorite costume.What are you going to be?

Miss Margie is in the Halloween Spirit

Ballet Petite's Halloween Bring a Friend Week

October 25th-31st join us for our Halloween celebration. Wear your favorite costume and invite your friend to join in all the fun. The event is held during your regular class and your instructor will pass out invitations in your class, or pick one up from the front desk! We look forward to seeing you and your friends in the Halloween spirit.

A student models our custom costumes available at the Petite Boutique.

Children's National Medical Center's Care for Kids Card

Stop by our Bethesda, Potomac, or McLean locations to pick up your Care for Kids card. The  Program's 10-day shopping period begins today and runs through October 19th! The proceeds raised by the campaign fund grants that enhance the care of young patients at Children's. After purchasing your card you can enjoy 20% off boutique purchases at Ballet Petite. We look forward to seeing you! Join the Shopping Program with Heart. 

Is ballet considered a sport?

The one question that really irks a dancer's mind is the one looming over this paragraph. Other athletes such as football players and basketball players may claim that dance is not a sport, but we beg to differ. Many professional athletes actually take ballet because it builds the foundation for strength, balance, and endurance. It is the perfect cross-training sport such as swimming is for dancers.

After scouring the internet for many scientists' answers on the infamous question, the article below seems to describe ballet in the best possible way. Take a look and tell us what you think!
 
Classical Ballet: An Art or a Sport? | Breaking Muscle