Spring in Dance with the Nashville Ballet
April 17 @ 6:00 pm - April 18 @ 5:00 pm
Join Nashville Ballet for a FREE weekend of dance, April 17-18, featuring live performances by NB2, Nashville Ballet’s official second company, and dance classes for all ages. No dance experience required to participate. Bring your blanket and come dressed ready to dance with us! Food trucks will be on site throughout the weekend for attendees’ enjoyment.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, April 17
6 – 7 p.m. | NB2 Performance
Bring your blanket and enjoy a dynamic performance showcasing the talent and artistry of NB2, Nashville Ballet’s official second company. The performance will include a mixed repertoire of pieces such as La Bayadere, Mix Tape, and Masquerade, choreographed by Nashville Ballet Artistic Staff.
Saturday, April 18
10 – 10:30 a.m. | Little Cloud Storytime (Ages 5–8)
Enjoy an outdoor story time of Little Cloud with Nashville Ballet Teaching Artist Shabaz Ujima while exploring shapes and movement through dance.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | NB2 Performance (All Ages)
NB2 presents Night at the Ballet, a captivating performance featuring excerpts from classical and contemporary ballets.
1 – 1:45 p.m. | School of Nashville Ballet Demonstration Class
Watch School of Nashville Ballet students in a live class and get a behind-the-scenes look at ballet training.
2 – 3 p.m. | DANCEFIX Class (Ages 18+)
Join a fun, high-energy dance workout class on the lawn featuring fun and fast-paced choreography for beginners and experienced movers alike taught by Shabaz Ujima.
3 – 3:45 p.m. | Adult Ballet Class
Take part in an adult ballet class on the lawn that introduces basic technique, coordination, and ballet vocabulary taught by School of Nashville Ballet faculty member Eric Harris.
4 – 5 p.m. | NB2 Performance
End the day with an encore performance of Friday night’s dynamic performance showcasing the talent and artistry of Nashville Ballet’s second company.
**RAIN DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026
For questions concerning this event visit NashvilleBallet.com or email [email protected].
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