Nutcracker Master Class Series
School Director Rachelle Fochs goes on NBC15 to talk about our new Nutcracker Master Class Series.
WORT 89.9FM Access Hour
Madison Ballet was featured on WORT’s Acces Hour on Monday, October 12th, where we presented an hour of music and conversation about the history of dance and its place in our world today.
EV LAND: A Genre 2030 Film
Madison Ballet is featured in GENRE 2030’s new film EV Land, a film with a modern twist on classical dance and electric vehicles.
COVID-19 Updates
Since temporarily suspending operations in April, we’ve monitored recommendations from public health officials while preparing for our return.
2020/2021 (Un)Season
We will not be planning or announcing a traditional season for the 2020/2021 year, but do not be dismayed. In the face of challenges, we adapt and evolve.
2019 Annual Report
Madison Ballet is celebrating a successful year as we look ahead to the future.
Madison Ballet is "Bouncing Back"
A recent Isthmus article by longtime arts writer Jay Rath touches on Madison Ballet's growth over the last 8 months and highlights how this renewal comes to life in our recent production, Inside Out.
Removing Barriers to the Arts
Jonathan Solari, CEO, was featured in The Cap Times discussing Madison Ballet's work to remove barriers to dance for both audiences and artists while highlighting our mission to serve our community through dance.
Sensory Friendly Dress Rehearsal
Madison Ballet collaborated with ARTS For ALL Wisconsin, to pilot a program that invited differently abled members of our community to attend our dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker.
Planting Seeds of Change
School of Madison Ballet Director Rachelle Butler has been actively seeking opportunities to highlight the challenges dancers of color face in the historically Euro-centric world of ballet. She recently published an op-ed on the topic of racial inequality in ballet for the website Capital City Hues.
Madison Ballet Welcomes New CEO
After a thorough executive search in partnership with QTI, the Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Jonathan Solari to the Madison Ballet staff in the role of Chief Executive Officer.
NBC-15 HOLIDAY EVENT ROUNDUP
If you're not in the holiday spirit yet, we have four events happening this weekend that are sure to add some magic to the season.
MADISON BALLET'S 2014 NUTCRACKER FLAUNTS BEAUTIFUL BALLERINAS
Madison Ballet’s 2014 Nutcracker, at Overture Hall through December 27 was a bit like that Victorian rhyme about bridal good luck charms – something old, new, borrowed, and blue
Madison Ballet 's 10th "Nutcracker" at Overture Center
Madison Ballet is marking a decade of residence at Overture Center with its 2014 production of The Nutcracker, and Saturday evening's performance revealed some changes in both choreography and costumes
How the arts venue is transforming downtown Madison
Since opening in 2004, the arts venue has also influenced the downtown business climate, enhanced artistic and educational resources for the community, and sparked animated political, financial and social discussions.
OVERTURE'S GREATEST HITS
Just as there have been thousands of performances at Overture Center in its first decade, patrons and performers have experienced thousands of memorable moments at the venue.
REPERTORY II DAZZLES AND DELIGHTS
What a thrill, after this bitter winter (and too many dull, formulaic performances by other companies) to see dance that was magical and uplifting.
A RARE CHANCE TO SEE GEORGE BALANCHINE'S WORKS PERFORMED LOCALLY
Madison Ballet closes its 2013-14 season with Repertory II, a program at the Bartell Theatre. It has three works, two from artistic director W. Earle Smith and one from iconic choreographer George Balanchine, and features former New York City Ballet principal dancer Charles Askegard.