2026-27 Classic Series

Full Main Stage Productions

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Two ballet dancers performing on stage, one wearing a flowing white dress and the other in dark attire with large blue wings, set against a red and black background.

Dracula

Avant Chamber Ballet invites you to experience a hauntingly beautiful production by artistic director Katie Puder. This immersive performance features Philip Glass' powerful score performed live, which was originally composed to accompany the 1931 classic film. Updated with contemporary costumes and scenery, the production bridges past and present. The thrilling narrative promises an unforgettable, edge-of-your-seat experience for seasoned aficionados and first-time attendees alike.

Recommended for audiences ages 10 and up.

Moody Performance Hall

October 30-31, 2026

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The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra

Moody Performance Hall

Featuring Dallas Chamber Symphony

November 28- December 6, 2026

Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic – The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra – featuring Dallas Chamber Symphony under the direction of Richard McKay.  

This enchanting ballet tells the story of Clara and her adventures with the Nutcracker Prince as they journey through the Land of Sweets. Featuring vibrant costumes, stunning choreography, and a professional cast of dancers, this production promises to captivate audiences of all ages.   

With each note played by the symphony pit filling the theater, you will immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of this holiday tradition brought to life by live music.  

Join us for a night filled with exquisite artistry and pure musical delight with Paul Mejia’s The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra.  

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Love & Loss :

Swan Lake Act 2 & Duets

Swan Lake Act 2 - Restaged by Katie Puder

Je Ne T'aime Pas - Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon

Sylvia pas de deux - Choreographed by Paul Mejia

World Premiere - Choreographed by Katie Puder

For the Valentine’s season, Avant Chamber Ballet presents an evening of  live orchestra and ballet masterpieces telling tales of romance and heartbreak.

Swan Lake Act 2- Perhaps the best-known classical ballet of all time, the ballet premiered over a century ago in Russia and remains timeless because of the range of human emotions expressed through dance and Tchaikovsky’s luminous score.  This poetic work resonates with melancholy and hope and features breathtaking choreography staged by Katie Puder from the original choreography. Get drawn into the story of Odette, a princess-turned-swan, and the heroic Prince Siegfried in a drama-packed one-act work with live orchestra conducted by Brad Cawyer. 

Moody Performance Hall

February 20-21, 2027

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Ballet to Broadway

Moody Performance Hall

April 24-25, 2027

Rhapsody in Blue - Choreographed by Katie Puder

Carousel pas de deux - Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon

World Premieres by Katie Puder and Jock Soto

Avant Chamber Ballet celebrates the energy, music, and style of the Broadway stage.

From show-stopping rhythms to sweeping melodies, the company brings the theatrical magic of New York’s theater district to life with vibrant choreography and elite artistry. Whether you love classical ballet or Broadway show tunes, the evening promises an unforgettable evening of passion, storytelling, and theatrical flair.

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