Performances

An outdoor stage with dancers performing in front of an audience seated in lawn chairs on a grassy field in Pioneer Park in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Ballet in the Park

August 8 | 7PM | Pioneer Park, Stillwater

Our August intensive culminates in a free outdoor community performance. Grab a blanket and a picnic and we will see you there in August!

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A ballerina in a pink dress performing a dance on stage during the Christmas-themed ballet performance of the Stillwater Nutcracker. Children are dressed in costumes in the background which is decorated with a Christmas tree and holiday decorations.

The Stillwater Nutcracker

November 27-29, 2026 | Stillwater Area High School

The family ballet follows Clara’s holiday dream. Choreographed to Tchaikovsky’s music, our version has live narration and student dancers who grace the stage with beauty and spirit.

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Ballet dancers in black leotards on a stage with some dancers standing and others kneeling against a dark background.

Evening on Pointe

February 27, 2027 | Grand Banquet Hall

The annual gala includes a silent auction and performances to raise funds for The Karla Sweeney Foundation for Dance, which supports our scholarships, teacher training, and maintenance.

Tickets on Sale in February
Ballet dancers in colorful costumes performing on a stage with a painted backdrop of a luxurious mansion interior, surrounded by audience members

Sleeping Beauty

April 23-25, 2027| Stillwater Area High School

Delight in the timeless magic of this classic fairytale, brought to life by a cast of over 70 student and profession dancers to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score.

Tickets on Sale in March