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Hampton Roads professional ballet company and academy.
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See your teachers from the company in contemporary

See your teachers from the company in contemporary and classical works for their “Season Opening” performances. This show showcases works by Lydia Roberts Coco, Ballet Virginia’s professional company artistic director and former Alvin Ailey principal dancer. Our BVII dancers will also be featured in works by Ms. Suzanne and Ms. Janina.

These photos are from @lydia_coco’s newest contemporary work, Last Breath. Catch it and many more at two shows on Sunday, November 7th at @virginiamoca.

Tickets are available at the link in our bio.

BV FAMILY BONUS: use code FAMILY10 FOR 10% off when you purchase your ticket now through the end of this weekend!

Happy World Ballet Day! And what better way to c

Happy World Ballet Day!

And what better way to celebrate than by scooping up tickets to one of our upcoming shows to enjoy ballet in person. Tickets for both our Season Opening and The Nutcracker are available now. Visit the link in our bio for more info.

How are you celebrating World Ballet Day? If you’re dancing, tag us in a photo!

Second photo by Lyle Eesley

Just a few hours until our company dancers are bac

Just a few hours until our company dancers are back on stage at the @sandlercenter performing with @symphonicityorchestra again!

There’s still time to get your tickets at the link in our bio or at the box office. See you there 🥁

Our company dancers are performing on Sunday! Loo

Our company dancers are performing on Sunday!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Ballet Virginia’s professional company will be performing alongside @symphonicityorchestra for their opening program, Masterworks I: In Motion.

These photos are of rehearsals for Company Director @lydia_coco’s Bolero which you’ll see during the performance. It’ll be an incredible afternoon of music and dance- you won’t want to miss it!

The show is this Sunday, October 17th at 3pm at the beautiful @sandlercenter. Tickets are available at the link in our bio. Just press performance season, then Symphonicity!

Ballet Virginia is open for all classes today at b

Ballet Virginia is open for all classes today at both locations!

NUTCRACKER REHEARSALS BEGIN THIS SATURDAY ❄️

NUTCRACKER REHEARSALS BEGIN THIS SATURDAY ❄️

Check the email you registered on the audition form, on our website, or on the Nutcracker bulletin board in the lobby for the specific schedule based on your dancer’s role and updated information. Please check this schedule as *not all* parts start rehearsals this week.

All Nutcracker rehearsals are at the Norfolk studios - let the holiday spirit begin! 🎄

Good job to the over 160 students who auditioned f

Good job to the over 160 students who auditioned for The Nutcracker yesterday!

Casting will be posted by the evening of Monday, October 4th.

Nutcracker Auditions are this Saturday! When: TH

Nutcracker Auditions are this Saturday!

When: THIS SATURDAY Sept. 25th for children ages 6-20 interested in a dancing role (auditions for Nutcracker Children’s Singing Chorus are Oct. 2)

Where: Ballet Virginia’s Norfolk Studios

Times: 1:30-3:00pm for Levels 5-BVII or new students ages 12+

3-4:30pm for Levels 2-4 or new students ages 9 to 11

4:30-5:30pm for Levels Ballet B-Level 1 or new students age 6 to 8

All dancers who are auditioning for and cast in unmasked roles must provide proof of full vaccination by December 1st.

Please arrive a few minutes early to give your dancer plenty of time to register or feel free to turn in your registration form prior to Saturday if you’d like.

Happy 1st day of classes! Classes begin today at

Happy 1st day of classes!

Classes begin today at both the Virginia Beach and Norfolk locations. Registration is still open so if you haven’t done so yet, come to class a few minutes early so someone at the front desk can help you get signed up. See you soon!

Tomorrow is our first day of open house! Stop by B

Tomorrow is our first day of open house! Stop by Ballet Virginia’s Norfolk or Virginia Beach location to register for classes, meet the faculty, buy a leotard or Theraband and tour the facilities. New students welcome.

Sept. 8th to 10th from 5 PM to 7 PM
Sept 11th from 10 AM to 12 PM

Plus, we’ll have these special activities:

Half Hour Intro Classes: Ages 9 and up on 9/8 and 9/10 at 6 PM and ages 3 to 7 on 9/9 at 6 PM and 9/11 at 11 AM.

Bun Making: Bring your own brush and we’ll set you up with a proper ballerina bun. Bun kits with everything you need will be on sale.

Dance is for everyone! Ballet Virginia offers Ad

Dance is for everyone!

Ballet Virginia offers Adaptive Dance classes for children with disabilities and their parent/caregiver for ages 3 to 9 years. Call our front desk for more information about these fun, ballet-based creative movement classes!

You may have seen that registration is open for th

You may have seen that registration is open for the fall! But did you know that that means adults too?!

Dance classes for adults are offered at both our Virginia Beach and Norfolk locations. If you’ve always wanted to give dance a try or if you’re wanting to increase your strength, flexibility, and balance while having fun- this 6-8 week program is a great place to start! And beginners are always welcome 🤍

Visit our website for more information about our classes or to register.

Nutcracker auditions are September 25th! Dancers

Nutcracker auditions are September 25th!

Dancers from outside Ballet Virginia, new students, and current students ages 6 to 20 are welcome to audition. We are so excited for this year’s performances at The Sandler Center from December 16th to December 19th. Registration for the audition will begin on September 8th. See the link in our bio for more details.

Mark your calendars- come to Ballet Virginia for O

Mark your calendars- come to Ballet Virginia for Open House from Sept. 8 to Sept 11. Register for classes, take an intro class, buy a leotard and get set for an awesome year of dance. See link in our bio for hours and fun activities.

Ballet Virginia will be closed for classes from Au

Ballet Virginia will be closed for classes from August 21st-September 7th.

After a wonderful, long summer our dancers are ready for a rest 😴. Call us at (757)446-1401 to register for classes and see the link in our bio for more info on fall classes.

Like this dancer, this summer is flying by! This

Like this dancer, this summer is flying by!

This is our last week of intensives before we take a short break before the academy year begins. And registration for all classes are open! We offer classes for ages 18 months to adults.

Call us at our front desk (757)446-1401 to register or see the link in our bio for fall class information.

Join Ballet Virginia’s BVII dancers at the Virgi

Join Ballet Virginia’s BVII dancers at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Virginia Beach today!

Enjoy their FREE short performance and explore MOCA (the main galleries will be closed for repairs). But, BVII will perform in the Atrium at 5:30 and 6:30pm. This event is sponsored by @vabeacharts #vbartsontour

See you there!

Photo: @angeladouglasphoto

Have you registered for your classes yet? Registr

Have you registered for your classes yet?

Registration for the academy year is open now for both the Norfolk and Virginia Beach locations. Classes are filling quickly so give us a call or check out the link in our bio for more info today!

Join us in welcoming our three newest company memb

Join us in welcoming our three newest company members to Ballet Virginia: Jalen Williams, Emmanuel Patterson, and Montes Pirtle. Their talents will add to the energy and excitement to the 21/22 season! @balletvirginia_company

Today is the first day of our last storybook camp

Today is the first day of our last storybook camp of the summer! If your dancer missed it, or attended a camp and loved it, registration is now OPEN for the 2021-2022 academy season so they can dance year round.

We have classes for dancers ages 18 months through adults. Visit the link in our bio - or call our front desk for more information.

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