The Asheville Ballet

Summer classes run June 1 - August 31 at the Asheville Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, official school of The Asheville Ballet, Ann Dunn Owner/Director, have resumed, thanks to the generosity and support of our kind volunteers and donors! 

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We have excellent offerings at all levels for students of every age in Ballet, Modern Dance, Pilates, Pointe, Conditioning, and Creative Ballet, with our wonderful faculty, including Zoe D'Astolfo, Alisha Ear, Fleming Lomax, Allison Hertzberg, and Rachel Taylor. Please fill out a registration form to enroll  and then feel free to drop in!

This prestigious summer intensive, with instructors Marcelo Martinez and Megan Jones Medford, offers daily classes in ballet, pointe, repertoire, partnering, contemporary, and choreography. Serious students ages 11-18 can pursue their training in a supportive, fun, personal environment. The professional staff insures proper instruction at appropriate levels.

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We will have a day camp format, with classes from 9am – 4pm. Students will bring their own packed lunch. 

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Cost for the Monday-Friday camp is $550. 
Non-refundable deposit of $50 is due by July 1, 2025.

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Contact us now for personal advice on placement and the application process. More info here. 
 

Mark your calendars and join The Asheville Ballet, Ann Dunn Director, for a professional production of all original work! Resident choreographers will present their exciting new work, in various styles, classical to contemporary. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of dance in our beautiful city, under the stars!

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Friday & Saturday, Sept 12 & 13, 2025

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​​Location: Roger McGuire Green stage, Pack Square Park

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​​Image by Cat Ford-Coates.

Join us for this favorite holiday tradition, as the Asheville Ballet proudly presents our professional production of the Nutcracker at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts! 

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Friday, December 12, 7:30pm

Saturday, December 13, 2:30pm

Saturday, December 13, 7:30pm

Sunday, December 14, 2:30pm

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Tickets and more info to come!​​​

Due to Hurricane Helene, the oldest non-profit ballet company in North Carolina, The Asheville Ballet, directed by Ann Dunn, has sustained severe damage to its building, costumes, and sets. Dancers, staff, families, and audience members know the magic and love that fuels the Academy as well as the Ballet Company. Let us keep the magic going to help The Asheville Ballet rebuild as quickly as possible. All funds will go directly to The Asheville Academy of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and rebuilding efforts.

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Please donate if you can, and please share our GoFundMe with your friends and social networks: ​https://gofund.me/9605dcb5

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Thank you for your support!

Join us Friday and Saturday, May 16th & 17th, 7:30pm, for “Carmen, the Ballet,” a spectacular professional production by Western North Carolina’s own Ballet Company, The Asheville Ballet, directed by Ann Dunn. This work features Classical and Contemporary choreography by our resident choreographers, including Ann Dunn and Marcelo Martinez. 

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Tickets $20-40 at Wortham Center: 
https://www.worthamarts.org/events/carmen-the-ballet/

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More info here. 

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Image by Elijah York.