Led by Artistic Director Nick Mullikin, the New Season Includes Timeless Classics such as Nashville’s Nutcracker, Dracula, and The Sleeping Beauty
Nashville Ballet has announced the phenomenal lineup for their 2024-25 Season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. The new season will showcase exceptional works loaded with exhilarating experiences, thought-provoking narratives, and fan-favorite classics as season ticket packages are now available.
Nashville Ballet will present beloved classical stories including Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling’s Emmy Award-winning Nashville’s Nutcracker, Dracula with George Balanchine’s Serenade, and The Sleeping Beauty – all set to music performed by an award-winning orchestra – The Nashville Symphony.
Audiences will enjoy contemporary masterpieces featuring two world premieres, starting with the production of Frida & Diego’s Dia de los Muertos, choreographed by NB2 Director Maria Konrad, that will celebrate life and death, family bonds, and shared humanity. In addition, the company’s annual Attitude series will feature three powerful pieces, one being a world premiere by Artistic Director Nick Mullikin, that brings awareness to the difficult topic of addiction as it weaves a story of struggle, hope, and connection through breathtaking dance.
“These carefully curated series of works are built around the idea of capturing your imagination,” said Nick Mullikin, Artistic Director and CEO. “The purpose of art is to inspire us, heighten our emotions, and give a visceral experience that enters our memories and reminds us that we are humans who feel.”
July 15-19, 2024
2024 Nashville Dance Festival
Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Belmont University
Experience the evolution of Nashville’s dance scene at Nashville Dance Festival! This community-centric celebration showcases an expanded program that not only features a dynamic range of classic and contemporary live performances, but also introduces an enriching array of master classes, a dance film festival, networking events, art exhibits, and music partnerships. The state-of-the-art Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet will serve as the perfect backdrop for the festival.
October 3-6, 2024
Dracula
Polk Theater, TPAC
This fall, Nashville Ballet entwines the spellbinding allure of Dracula with the elegance of George Balanchine’s Serenade for a double bill that transcends the ordinary. Delve into the dark, passionate world of Dracula, a ballet rich in love, lust, and eternal desire, set against a backdrop of Gothic mystery. Dracula will captivate audiences with its tale of immortal yearning. In contrast, George Balanchine’s Serenade is a serene masterpiece, a testament to the beauty of classical ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky’s haunting Serenade for Strings in C3 played live by The Nashville Symphony. This double feature promises an unforgettable blend of a thrilling narrative and exquisite dance.
CHOREOGRAPHY
Paul Vasterling
MUSIC
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
October 17-20, 2024
Dia de los Muertos
STUDIO A, THE MARTIN CENTER FOR NASHVILLE BALLET
Experience the vibrancy of Dia de Los Muertos with Nashville Ballet’s unique performance, inspired by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Choreographed by NB2 Director Maria Konrad, this visual feast celebrates the life and death, family bonds, and our shared humanity. With dynamic pacing, the show ignites imaginations across all ages through vivid costumes, soul-stirring music, and sheer joy. Witness this world premiere that bridges Mexican traditions with Nashville’s cultural landscape, promising an unforgettable journey into the heart of this beloved holiday.
CHOREOGRAPHY
World Premiere by Maria Konrad
MUSIC
TBA
December 6-26, 2024
Nashville’s Nutcracker
JACKSON HALL, TPAC
mbark on a magical journey this holiday season with Nashville’s Nutcracker, a cherished tradition that brings together history, magic, and dance. Winner of a 2020 Emmy Award-winning film and named the Best Dance Production of 2022 by Broadway World Nashville, this is Nashville’s can’t-miss holiday event. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant city, this performance invites audiences of all ages to revel in the splendor of the Sugar Plum Fairy’s kingdom, the fierceness of the Mouse King, and the timeless adventure of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince. Experience the joy and wonder of this classic tale reimagined, capturing the heart and spirit of Nashville with live music by The Nashville Symphony. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of music, dance, and storytelling that embodies the magic of the holidays.
CHOREOGRAPHY
Paul Vasterling
ACT II GRAND PAS DE DEUX CHOREOGRAPHY
Lev Ivanov
SCENERY DESIGN
Shigeru Yaji
MUSIC
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
COSTUMES
Campbell Baird
LIGHTING DESIGN
Scott Leathers
February 22-23, 2025
The Sleeping Beauty
JACKSON HALL, TPAC
Step into a world of enchantment with Nashville Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty. This timeless classic comes to life in a dazzling production that combines Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music with the story’s beloved characters and themes of love, triumph, and the battle between good and evil. Experience the magic of Princess Aurora’s journey, from her cursed slumber to the awakening kiss, in a performance that celebrates the power of true love with music by The Nashville Symphony. This timeless tale, perfect for audiences of all ages, is sure to captivate hearts and inspire dreams.
CHOREOGRAPHY AFTER
Marius Petipa
ADAPTATION & ADDITIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY
Paul Vasterling
MUSIC
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
MAY 2-5, 2025
ATTITUDE
POLK THEATER, TPAC
Step into the world of Nashville Ballet’s Attitude series, where groundbreaking contemporary ballets bring to life stories of the human spirit. This season highlights the exceptional talents of Jennifer Archibald and Penny Saunders, along with a riveting world premiere by Artistic Director Nick Mullikin. Their unique visions come alive on stage, offering an experience not just of dance, but of deep emotional resonance and thought-provoking narratives. Join us for a performance that promises to enchant, challenge, and inspire. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the transformative power of ballet.
