INTERNATIONAL BALLET
2023-2024 SEASON
International Ballet’s mission is to inspire joy and success through professional ballet training and performances.
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L'Automne
October 26-29
IB Theatre
Th/Fri/Sat at 7:30pm
Sun at 3pm
This intimate evening of dance and music will include an exclusive sneak preview of Swan Lake Act II staged by Artistic Director Vlada Kysselova with IB company member Lillian Mozie dancing the role of Odette, partnered by guest artist Sam Chester. IB Trainees will perform Josha Williams' The Day the Crayons Quit based on the book by Drew DeWalt, and audiences will enjoy a performance by guest vocalist Dr. Craig Price, Furman faculty and member of the Greenville Chorale. The evening concludes with a contemporary dance premiere by local choreographer and IB faculty member Uriah Boyd.
The Nutcracker Tea
Sponsored by:
Sunday, December 3, 2023
The Westin Poinsett Hotel
Tickets go on sale August 31 at 10:00AM
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NOTE: Parties wishing to sit together MUST purchase tickets in one order. Buyer MUST be present to collect tickets at check in. Seats will sell out quickly.
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Please direct all questions to nutcrackertea@yahoo.com
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.
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The Nutcracker
A classic family holiday tradition
December 8, 2023 | 7:30PM
December 9, 2023 | 7:30PM
December 10, 2023 | 3:00PM
Peace Concert Hall
The beloved holiday classic returns to the Peace Concert Hall featuring principal guest artists Ekaterina Nechayeva and Brooklyn Mack
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.
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Act I Snow Scene features the angelic voices of the Greenville Youth Chorale.
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Guest Artists sponsored by Greta and Graham Somerville.
Swan Lake
May 25, 2024 | 7:30PM
May 26, 2024 | 3:00PM
Peace Concert Hall
Ballet’s greatest love story debuts on the Peace Center stage when International Ballet presents Swan Lake accompanied by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Deeply moving and visually stunning, Swan Lake is the quintessential classical ballet, steeped in themes of temptation, jealousy, deception, and drama. Set against Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this story of love and betrayal, features exciting Principal Guest Artists alongside International Ballet company dancers as the majestic, glimmering swans in the corp de ballet.This performance is not to be missed!
Generously sponsored in part by
Charles Wofford and Nancy Thomas
March 1, 2024
The IB Assemblé Guild presents the 2024 Passport to Dance Benefit Gala with auctioneer Matt Holiday. The evening will include a fabulous live and silent auction, delicious food catered, a full bar including signature cocktails and performances by dancers from the IB Company, Academy, Accessibility Program, and Adult Ballet. Save the date and make plans to join us for a Magical Night supporting International Ballet!
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.
Performances are 10 am at Five Forks branch
& 11:30 am at Hughes Main Library branch.
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2023-2024 Storytime Ballet
Saturday, October 21
The Day the Cray0ns Quit by Drew Daywalt
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Saturday, November 18
The Nutcracker by New York City Ballet
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Saturday, March 9
TBA
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Saturday, May 18
TBA
