ABOUT BALLET MIDWEST
Founded in 1977, Topeka’s Ballet Midwest is comprised of 57 company dancers and 38 junior company dancers. The company presents a full- length classical ballet each spring. Over 100 local auxiliary dancers join the company to present a full-length Nutcracker Ballet in December, a holiday tradition for northeast Kansas residents.
Ballet Midwest is committed to preserving the art of ballet, sharing a passion for dance and educating all generations through experiences such as a free full-length Nutcracker performance for area MIDWEST fourth-graders and other area organizations, school BalletArtistry & Passion in Motion tours, performances for businesses and community events, hosting master classes for students from Get Involved any area studio, and more. • Become a member. Every level of membership includes at least one complimentary season ticket. For over forty years, Ballet Midwest has provided Donations of $500 or more receive special perks first-class performance opportunities for area such as admission to our VIP room. All donations dancers and advanced training for the serious are welcome! • Volunteer. Join the fun! Help backstage or dance student that are typically not available in with special events, fundraising, and various similarly sized communities. Ballet Midwest is a administrative tasks. Join the Ballet Midwest 501(c)(3) non-profit incorporation run by a board of family! directors. We appreciate the amazing support of our • Keep up on the latest news. Follow us on community as we partner together to preserve the Facebook and Instagram. Share our events with art of classical and contemporary ballet. your family and friends!
CONTACT US 4300 SW Huntoon • Topeka, KS 66604 • (785) 272-5991 [email protected] • balletmidwest.net Facebook @BalletMidwest • Instagram @balletmidwest Ballet Midwest Photography courtesy of Wichers Photography. 2019-20 Season 2019-20 Season Don Quixote Topeka Performing Arts Center Saturday, April 18 at 7:30pm My First Ballet The Nutcracker Sunday, April 19 at 1:30pm
Ballet Midwest is excited to dance the premiere performance of Don Quixote in Northeast Kansas. This Spanish-themed ballet is fun for the whole family! Join the man of La Mancha as he encounters a cast of colorful characters while searching for adventure. Since it’s origin, Don Quixote has delighted audiences all over the world. Don’t miss this feel-good ballet that ends in a glorious celebration of love, chivalry and eternal friendship. Tickets available in february! adult $20 . Senior $16 • Child $12 • family pack $55
December 13-15, 2019 Don Quixote April 18, 2020
The Nutcracker Ballet My First Ballet Topeka Performing Arts Center Topeka Performing Arts Center Friday, December 13 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 14 at 1:30pm & 7:30pm Saturday, April 18 at 1:30pm Sunday, December 15 at 1:30pm Ballet Midwest celebrates our 5th anniversary of Join Clara at a Christmas Eve party where she our newest tradition! My First Ballet is a narrated, receives a toy Nutcracker that comes to life. one-hour performance featuring familiar Experience the magic as the Nutcracker battles a characters, perfect for children in preschool Mouse King, then takes Clara on an unforgettable and early elementary school. The performance journey through the snow to a Magical Kingdom includes an after-party with lots of free fun: face of Enchantment. You don’t want to miss this Topeka painting, cookies, games, photo opportunities, holiday tradition! meet the dancers, and more!
Tickets available in October! Tickets available in february! adult $20 . Senior $16 • Child $12 • family pack $55 April 18-19, 2020 all ages $10 • ticket price includes all party activities