Upcoming Performances and Events
Gala en Pointe
Our annual Gala en Pointe is an enchanting night of fundraising, music, food, and dance supports the ongoing financial needs of the company, its dancers, and of its guest artists while providing a sneak peek at the company’s upcoming season!
Tickets: Available soon!
The Nutcracker at Traverse City Central High School
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting afternoon in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
The Nutcracker at Traverse City Central High School
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting evening in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
The Nutcracker at Traverse City Central High School
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting afternoon in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
The Nutcracker at The Cheboygan Opera House
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting evening in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
The Sleeping Beauty
The Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre is proud to present their inaugural performances of a classic tale, The Sleeping Beauty!
Tickets: Available soon!
The Sleeping Beauty
The Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre is proud to present their inaugural performances of a classic tale, The Sleeping Beauty!
Tickets: Available soon!
The Sleeping Beauty
The Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre is proud to present their inaugural performances of a classic tale, The Sleeping Beauty!
Tickets: Available soon!
Whither Thou Goest: The Story of Ruth
Whither Thou Goest: The Story of Ruth is based on the Book of Ruth from the Bible and is set in The Great Depression of the 1930s in the poor coal mining town of Bethlehem, West Virginia. The score is a compilation of old gospel hymns played in a bluegrass style and performed live featuring Jonah Powell on fiddle and mandolin, Angelo Meli on guitar, Crispin Campbell on cello, Joe Wilson on dobro and Andy Evans on upright bass. Period costumes, amazing sets and Thomas Morrell's eclectic choreography combine to unite old world biblical times with 20th Century Americana in this timeless tale of faith and devotion. This talented 32-member youth ballet company will transform the Milliken Auditorium stage into a remarkable time in our history. The ballet is a performance not to be missed.
Whither Thou Goest: The Story of Ruth
Whither Thou Goest: The Story of Ruth is based on the Book of Ruth from the Bible and is set in The Great Depression of the 1930s in the poor coal mining town of Bethlehem, West Virginia. The score is a compilation of old gospel hymns played in a bluegrass style and performed live featuring Jonah Powell on fiddle and mandolin, Angelo Meli on guitar, Crispin Campbell on cello, Joe Wilson on dobro and Andy Evans on upright bass. Period costumes, amazing sets and Thomas Morrell's eclectic choreography combine to unite old world biblical times with 20th Century Americana in this timeless tale of faith and devotion. This talented 32-member youth ballet company will transform the Milliken Auditorium stage into a remarkable time in our history. The ballet is a performance not to be missed.
Whither Thou Goest: The Story of Ruth
Whither Thou Goest: The Story of Ruth is based on the Book of Ruth from the Bible and is set in The Great Depression of the 1930s in the poor coal mining town of Bethlehem, West Virginia. The score is a compilation of old gospel hymns played in a bluegrass style and performed live featuring Jonah Powell on fiddle and mandolin, Angelo Meli on guitar, Crispin Campbell on cello, Joe Wilson on dobro and Andy Evans on upright bass. Period costumes, amazing sets and Thomas Morrell's eclectic choreography combine to unite old world biblical times with 20th Century Americana in this timeless tale of faith and devotion. This talented 32-member youth ballet company will transform the Milliken Auditorium stage into a remarkable time in our history. The ballet is a performance not to be missed.
The Nutcracker at Traverse City Central High School
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting afternoon in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
The Nutcracker at Traverse City Central High School
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting evening in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
The Nutcracker at Traverse City Central High School
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting afternoon in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
The Nutcracker at Traverse City Central High School
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting evening in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
Downtown Traverse City Light Parade
Our NMBT dancers will be performing in the Light Parade again this year! Come down to see the tree lighting and watch our dancers! More info here: https://www.downtowntc.com/downtown-light-parade/
Gala en Pointe
Our annual Gala en Pointe is an enchanting night of fundraising, music, food, and dance supports the ongoing financial needs of the company, its dancers, and of its guest artists while providing a sneak peek at the company’s upcoming season
Tickets: https://mynorthtickets.com/events/gala-en-pointe-10-27-2023
Nutcracker and Company Auditions
Audition to be in The Nutcracker and the NMBT Company for the 2023 season! Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the audition to fill out paperwork.
What to wear: Black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, hair in a neat bun, bring pointe shoes if applicable. Male dancers wear white shirt, black tights, white ballet slippers, white socks.
Ages 8-10 10:00-11:00
Ages 11-13 11:30-12:30
Ages 14 and up 1:00-2:30
Nutcracker and Company Auditions
Audition to be in The Nutcracker and the NMBT Company for the 2023 season! Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the audition to fill out paperwork.
What to wear: Black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, hair in a neat bun, bring pointe shoes if applicable. Male dancers wear white shirt, black tights, white ballet slippers, white socks.
Ages 8-10 10:00-11:00
Ages 11-13 11:30-12:30
Ages 14 and up 1:00-2:30
Ballet Etc. Annual Spring Concert
The Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre will be performing two pieces in the Spring Concert. Ballet Etc. houses NMBT and is a long standing partner.
Ballet Etc. Annual Spring Concert
The Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre will be performing two pieces in the Spring Concert. Ballet Etc. houses NMBT and is a long standing partner.
Scenes From a Park
“Scenes From a Park” is not your typical ballet. It’s more of a Ballet meets Broadway production. The costumes also are not typical of traditional ballet. Instead of tutus and tights, you will see stylish dresses and suits, knickers and vests, military uniforms and even the rags of a bag lady. The ballet is a series of short vignettes telling the story of the colorful characters and everyday occurrences in a city park over the course of a year during the 1940’s. The score is a compilation of songs by Irving Berlin played. The youth ballet company features 19 dancers ages 11-22. as well as professional mime Tom Johnson (Toma the Mime) and other special performers. This charming ballet is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, a laugh to your heart and perhaps even a tear to your eye. It will truly be a marvelous experience, combining dance, music and theater.
Scenes From a Park
“Scenes From a Park” is not your typical ballet. It’s more of a Ballet meets Broadway production. The costumes also are not typical of traditional ballet. Instead of tutus and tights, you will see stylish dresses and suits, knickers and vests, military uniforms and even the rags of a bag lady. The ballet is a series of short vignettes telling the story of the colorful characters and everyday occurrences in a city park over the course of a year during the 1940’s. The score is a compilation of songs by Irving Berlin played. The youth ballet company features 19 dancers ages 11-22. as well as professional mime Tom Johnson (Toma the Mime) and other special performers. This charming ballet is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, a laugh to your heart and perhaps even a tear to your eye. It will truly be a marvelous experience, combining dance, music and theater.
The Nutcracker at Northport
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting evening in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
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The Nutcracker at Traverse City Central High School
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting evening in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
Get Tickets:
https://mynorthtickets.com/organizations/northwest-michigan-ballet-theatre
The Nutcracker at Traverse City Central High School
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting evening in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
Get Tickets:
https://mynorthtickets.com/organizations/northwest-michigan-ballet-theatre
Gala En Pointe - The Land of Sweets
Share the evening with the Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre as we host our 6th Annual Gala en Pointe and Auction Fundraiser!
This enchanting event will include a social hour and silent auction while featuring delicious appetizers and local wines, beer and cider. with Dinner by Chef Myles Anton of Trattoria Stella.
Don’t miss exclusive preview excerpts from the ballet “The Nutcracker,” NMBT’s 2022 production, with a chance to meet the dancers afterward. The evening will include a short ballroom dance lesson and open dance with live music performed by the Mike Davis Trio.
Buy Tickets today: https://nmbt.square.site
Nutcracker '22 Auditions
Calling all dancers aged 8 and above! Take part in a beloved Christmas tradition and try out for your role in NMBT's The Nutcracker. All abilities welcome.
Nutcracker '22 Auditions
Calling all dancers aged 8 and above! Take part in a beloved Christmas tradition and try out for your role in NMBT's The Nutcracker. All abilities welcome.
Song of Wyoming - 7PM Show
Cowboy hats, boots, vests and feathers are a far cry from the tutus and tights of classical ballet performances, but then the Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre's "Song of Wyoming" isn't a traditional ballet. The ballet follows giddy school girls, rough-and-tumble cowboys and a budding romance, and no western is complete without a bar room brawl!
Song of Wyoming - 2PM Show
Cowboy hats, boots, vests and feathers are a far cry from the tutus and tights of classical ballet performances, but then the Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre's "Song of Wyoming" isn't a traditional ballet. The ballet follows giddy school girls, rough-and-tumble cowboys and a budding romance, and no western is complete without a bar room brawl!
The Nutcracker Northport
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting evening in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
The Nutcracker: Elk Rapids 7PM
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting evening in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
The Nutcracker - Elk Rapids 2PM
Kick off the holiday season with a Christmas classic - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker! Original choreography, stunning dancers, one-of-a-kind costumes, and the music you know and love all come together to bring that holiday magic to life. So pull out your cheeriest Christmas sweater, grab a peppermint stick, and join us for an enchanting evening in the Land of Sweets with your favorite Nutcracker Prince!
Gala en Pointe: Slippers & Spurs
Share the evening with the Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre as we host our 5th Annual Gala en Pointe and Auction Fundraiser!
This enchanting event will include a social hour and silent auction while featuring delicious appetizers and local wines, beer and cider.
Don’t miss exclusive preview excerpts from the ballet “The Song of Wyoming,” NMBT’s 2021-2022 season production, with a chance to meet the dancers afterward. The evening will include a short ballroom dance lesson and open dance with live music performed by Judy Harrison and ReBooted.