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CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 17
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INTERNATIONAL BALLET
2026-2027 SEASON
International Ballet’s mission is to inspire joy and success through professional ballet training and performances.
L'Automne
November 6 - 7:00PM
November 7 - 7:00PM
November 8 - 2:00PM
IB Theatre
Artistic Director Vlada Kysselova begins the 24th season with L’Automne, IB’s annual fall showcase in the intimate IB Theatre Friday–Sunday, November 6-8. Come see the talented youth company and trainee dancers in a program featuring a variety of works. Stay tuned for program details, with tickets going on sale in August.
The Nutcracker
Greenville's "Can't Miss" Holiday Tradition
December 19 - 7:00PM
December 19 - 2:00PM
December 20 - 2:00PM
Peace Concert Hall
Nothing says the holidays quite like International Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker! Join us December 19–20 at the Peace Concert Hall for this magical holiday tradition featuring a live Greenville Symphony Orchestra conducted by Lee Mills and the Greenville Youth Chorale in the enchanting Act I Snow Scene. Perfect for children and audiences of all ages, The Nutcracker is a festive experience the whole family will treasure.
GISELLE
One of the world's most renowned classical ballets, Giselle has captivated audiences for generations and still remains one of the most frequently performed ballets today. International Ballet presents this timeless story of love, heartbreak, forgiveness, and redemption on May 1–2, 2027, at the Peace Center Gunter Theatre. Featuring the iconic choreography of Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, and Marius Petipa, and staged by Artistic Director Vlada Kysselova, Giselle transports audiences from a sunlit village to an ethereal forest where the power of love is tested beyond life itself.
May 1, 2027 | 7:00PM
May 2, 2027| 2:00PM
Gunter Theatre
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 1,200 children and their families attend a Storytime Ballet performance each season.
November 7 - The Nutcracker
10:00AM - Hughes Main Library
11:00AM - Hughes Main Library
November 14 - The Nutcracker
10:00AM - Five Forks Library
11:00AM - Five Forks Library
February 27- Book TBD
10:00AM - Five Forks Libary
11:30AM - Hughes Main Library
May 8 - Book TBD
10:00AM - Five Forks Libary
11:30AM - Hughes Main Library
Kristen Laing Photography
The Nutcracker Tea
Sponsored in part by:
November 29, 2026
The Westin Poinsett
1:30 pm & 4:30 pm Seatings
Nutcracker Tea Individual Tickets
on Sale August 25, 2026
Please email Nutcrackertea@internationalballetsc.org
to be added to the email list.
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.