INTERNATIONAL BALLET
2024-2025 SEASON
International Ballet’s mission is to inspire joy and success through professional ballet training and performances.
May 2, 2025
Huguenot Mill Loft
The IB Assemblé Guild presents the 2025 Passport to Dance Benefit Gala. The evening includes fabulous live and silent auctions, dinner by Table 301, a full bar, and an exciting performance by acclaimed illusionist Giancarlo Bernini. Dancers from the IB Company, Academy and Accessibility Program will perform. Save the date and make plans to join us for a magical night supporting International Ballet!
​
Sponsored in part by:
Don Quixote
May 31, 2025 | 7:30PM
June 1, 2025 | 3:00PM
Peace Concert Hall
International Ballet presents ballet's original romantic comedy, Don Quixote at the Peace Concert Hall. The IB pre-professional company will be joined by Cincinnati Ballet principal dancers Melissa Gelfin and Rafael Quenedit for a dazzling production. The spicy Ludwig Minkus score will be performed live by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Based on Miguel de Cervantes’ classic novel, the ballet is a high-energy, sunny romp through the Spanish countryside featuring choreography by legendary Marius Petipa. The story follows the chivalrous Don Quixote and his loyal squire Sancho Panza, in addition to a blossoming romance between Kitri and the handsome Basilio. Don Quixote is can’t-miss-entertainment for the whole family.
Buy your tickets today!
© Muse 10 Photography
L'Automne
October 2025
IB Theatre
Our 22nd season begins with L'Automne, an intimate evening in our IB Theatre. The program features our pre-professional Company dancers in classical ballet excerpts from Giselle and Coppelia with special guest artists IB Alumna, Logan Acker, and Aiden Moss (appearing courtesy of Ballet San Antonio), an excerpt from La Bayadere, a contemporary ballet To Mother With Love choreographed by IB Alumna and former faculty member Juliana Jordan, and a brand new piece choreographed by Michael McCrary. The IB Trainees will also perform The Circles All Around Us based on the book by Brad Montague, choreographed by IB faculty Josha Williams. It will be a diverse and exciting program!
The Nutcracker
A classic family holiday tradition
December 2025
Peace Concert Hall
The beloved holiday classic returns to the Peace Concert Hall featuring principal guest artists
accompanied by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Join Clara and her prince as they encounter dancing snowflakes, spirited sword fights and a visit to the Kingdom of Sweets.
​
Act I Snow Scene features the angelic voices of the Greenville Youth Chorale.
​
Guest Artists sponsored by Greta and Graham Somerville.
© MUSE10 Photography
The Nutcracker Tea
November 30, 2025
Westin Poinsett Hotel
Sponsored by:
The Nutcracker Tea is a cherished Upstate event that offers young children and their families the beginnings of an annual Nutcracker tradition. Guests will enjoy refreshments including hot tea and yummy hot chocolate, delicious cakes, a souvenir Nutcracker, keepsake photo with the Dewdrop Fairy (additional fee), Nutcracker bingo and an exclusive performance by International Ballet Company Dancers.
Kristen Laing Photography
A partnership with the Greenville County Library System, International Ballet’s free programs introduce children to the world of ballet through dance-themed books. The performance/readings allow young children the opportunity to see the costumes and performers up-close and meet the dancers after the show. Over 1,000 children and their families attend a Storytime Ballet performance each season.
​
​
November 9 - The Nutcracker
10:00AM - Hughes Main Library
11:30AM - Hughes Main Library
​
November 23 - The Nutcracker
10:00AM - Five Forks Library
11:30AM Five Forks Library
​
March 1 - 10 Ballet Dancers
10:00AM - Five Forks Libary
11:30AM - Hughes Main Library
​
May 10 - The Circles All Around Us
10:00AM - Five Forks Libary
11:30AM - Hughes Main Library
