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Every December, Festival Ballet Theatre produces a full-length production of the classical ballet. - [Festival Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker - International Ballet Stars Dance in Beloved Holiday Tradition to Enchant Audiences of all Ages](https://www.festivalballet.org/international-ballet-stars-dance-in-beloved-holiday-tradition/) - October 17, 2022 (IRVINE, CA) — Festival Ballet Theatre presents the return of its critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker to the Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s premiere entertainment venues. The production has been delighting audiences in Orange County for more than 30 years. The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky’s renowned score, opens December - [From Ballet to Broadway: Sareen Tchekmediyan is in Anastasia](https://www.festivalballet.org/sareen-tchekmediyan-broadway/) - Another Southland Ballet Academy and Festival Ballet Theatre alumna is making her mark on Broadway! Sareen Tchekmediyan is part of the cast of Anastasia. FBT: Hi Sareen, congratulations on your role in Anastasia! Tell us more. Sareen: “I am a swing with Anastasia, which mean I cover all 7 women in the ensemble – this - [From Ballet to Broadway: SBA Alumni Evan Strand lands role in Frozen the Musical on Broadway](https://www.festivalballet.org/evan-strand-in-frozen-2/) - Evan Strand started dancing at Southland Ballet Academy when he was only 7 years old! When he was 15, he performed in his first official Festival Ballet Theatre production. Today he is in the Disney’s Frozen, the Broadway Musical North American Tour. We chatted with Evan about this exciting new opportunity and reminisced about his - [Southland Students to Attend Ballet Summer Intensives Around the World](https://www.festivalballet.org/southland-students-to-attend-ballet-summer-intensives-around-the-world/) - When all the auditions are done and the regular school year is over, it's time for Summer Intensive. Ballet Summer Intensives provide opportunities for dance students to work on their technique and artistry. While our own Southland Ballet Academy offers outstanding professional ballet training year round as well as in our own Summer Intensives and - [The Heart of a Volunteer](https://www.festivalballet.org/the-heart-of-a-volunteer/) - The importance of volunteers to Festival Ballet Theatre cannot be overstated. Every ballet production is a product of the hard work of many volunteers. Through the years, we have had parents, students, and supporters who have dedicated their time and talents to our organization. As we celebrate Festival Ballet Theatre’s 30th year, we would like - [Ballet Summer Intensive Auditions](https://www.festivalballet.org/ballet-summer-intensive-auditions/) - The beginning of the year is audition season in the world of ballet. During the first quarter of the year, ballet academies across the world hold auditions for their respective summer intensive programs. Summer Intensives are a good opportunity for aspiring dancers to try a different ballet style, learn from other ballet teachers, and see - [Ready for Recital?](https://www.festivalballet.org/ready-for-recital/) - Ask any adult dancer, and they will tell you that June recitals bring back fabulous memories. The excitement of performing on a real stage, the beauty of the costumes, a chance to wear stage make-up, performing to up-beat music and dancing for friends and relatives in the audience are hard to forget. Dancers enjoy the - [Falling in Love with Giselle](https://www.festivalballet.org/falling-in-love-with-giselle/) - I first danced in the ballet Giselle during the spring of 2000, while apprenticing with the Colorado Ballet. Until then, my only experience with this ballet was watching a late 80’s version of the Bolshoi on an old grainy VHS. And to be 100% honest, I didn’t like it. As a dancer, I always enjoyed - [Summer Safety Tips for Dancers](https://www.festivalballet.org/summer-tips-for-dancers/) - As a young dancer, I loved training during the summer. Without the responsibilities of school work I had more time to study what I adored, ballet. I loved attending summer intensives and adding extra classes to my normal dance schedule when camps were not in session. With that being said, I also learned there are - [Applying Corrections to Your Dancing](https://www.festivalballet.org/applying-corrections-to-your-dancing/) - All dancers know the benefit and importance of corrections from their instructors. Corrections are the dance teachers’ way of saying “I like how you are trying, I care about your dancing and I want you to improve.” But as a dance student, sometimes it is difficult, even down right frustrating, to understand and apply the - [Festival Ballet Theatre Announces the 2016-2017 Storybook Series at Irvine Barclay Theatre](https://www.festivalballet.org/festival-ballet-theatre-announces-the-2016-2017-storybook-series-at-irvine-barclay-theatre/) - Three classic storybooks come to life in magical ballet productions by Orange County’s Festival Ballet Theatre. Fountain Valley, Calif., June 7, 2016 — Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT), Orange County’s professional ballet company, has announced its 2016-17 Storybook Series. It will begin with Secret Garden on October 15 & 16, followed by The Nutcracker from December 10 to 24, and Don Quixote on March 25 & - [Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza’s to include free Saturday performances by dancers from Festival Ballet Theatre](https://www.festivalballet.org/festival-of-children-at-south-coast-plaza/) - Fountain Valley, Calif., Sept. 7, 2016 – Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT), Orange County’s resident professional ballet company, will participate in the Festival of Children, a month-long celebration of childhood that showcases more than 80 children’s charities and presents more than 100 activities, workshops, and performances for children and families, all free of charge. Young dancers - [Local and International Talent Showcased at Festival Ballet Theatre's Aug. 12 Gala Of The Stars](https://www.festivalballet.org/local-and-international-talent-showcased-at-festival-ballet-theatres-aug-12-gala-of-the-stars/) - FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2016 – Orange County’s resident professional ballet company, Festival Ballet Theatre, delivered an exceptional night of dance at its 9th annual Gala of the Stars on August 12, a singular evening that showcased outstanding international ballet stars at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Performing to a sold-out crowd were San Francisco Ballet’s - [Festival Ballet Theatre Launches 2016-17 Season with “Secret Garden” at the Irvine Barclay Theatre](https://www.festivalballet.org/festival-ballet-theatre-launches-2016-17-season-with-secret-garden-at-the-irvine-barclay-theatre/) - Fountain Valley, Calif., Sept. 9, 2016 – Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT), Orange County’s resident professional ballet company, will introduce its 2016-17 season with the contemporary, full-length ballet Secret Garden on October 15 & 16 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine. Secret Garden, centered on the restoration of a neglected garden as a metaphor for - [How Training at Southland Ballet Academy Prepares One for a Career in Dance](https://www.festivalballet.org/how-training-at-southland-ballet-academy-prepares-one-for-a-career-in-dance/) - The Southland Ballet Academy is the training ground for the best dancers in Orange County. The Academy is dedicated to excellence in dance training. Since 1983, when the Fountain Valley campus opened, many students have gone on to dance with prestigious ballet companies around the world including Laurel Benson, Corp Artist with Ballet West in Utah, Agnes - [International Ballet Stars Dance in Festival Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker](https://www.festivalballet.org/international-ballet-stars-dance-in-festival-ballet-theatres-the-nutcracker/) - Fountain Valley, CA (October 19, 2016) — Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT), Orange County’s resident professional ballet company, will present the family favorite production of The Nutcracker, December 10 – 24, 2016 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine, California. Festival Ballet Theatre’s family-friendly, breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling costumes, which make this - [Spotlight: Yuan Yuan Tan and Tiit Helimets are Special Guest Artists in The Nutcracker](https://www.festivalballet.org/spotlight-yuan-yuan-tan-and-tiit-helimets-are-special-guest-artists-in-the-nutcracker/) - This December, Orange County will be treated to performances by one of the best ballerinas of this generation – international superstar Yuan Yuan Tan from the San Francisco Ballet. She will be dancing the part of the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker with fellow San Francisco Ballet dancer, the acclaimed Tiit Helimets as the handsome - [Spotlight: Ballet stars Maria Kochetkova and Vitor Luiz Guest in FBT’s The Nutcracker](https://www.festivalballet.org/spotlight-ballet-stars-maria-kochetkova-and-vitor-luiz-guest-in-fbts-the-nutcracker/) - Maria Kochetkova is considered ballet’s most fashion-forward and social media-savvy prima ballerina. She has built quite the Instagram fan base. Her 157,000 followers enjoy getting a look into her ballet life and her sense of style. Today. Photo @e_tomasson A photo posted by Maria Kochetkova (@balletrusse) on Sep 24, 2016 at 5:13pm PDT Ole ✔️ - [Spotlight: Nutcracker Guest Artists from NYC Ballet Sara Mearns and Jared Angle](https://www.festivalballet.org/spotlight-nutcracker-guest-artists-from-nyc-ballet-sara-mearns-and-jared-angle/) - “We are here to express through movement; to tell a story, to create a magical world for the audience that they will never ever experience again.” – Sara Mearns What a treat! New York City Ballet’s Sara Mearns and Jared Angle will be our guest artists for the December 17th evening - December 18th matinee - [Spotlight: Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Beloserkovsky](https://www.festivalballet.org/spotlight-irina-dvorovenko-and-maxim-beloserkovsky/) - We are honored to have Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Beloserkovsky as our guest artists for the last week of performances of Festival Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker ballet at The Irvine Barclay Theatre. The husband-and-wife former principal dancers of the American Ballet Theatre are no strangers to the FBT stage. Past guest appearances in FBT shows - [SBA Alumna Caroline Perry To Compete At The 2017 Prix de Lausanne](https://www.festivalballet.org/caroline-perry-prix-de-lausanne/) - We would like to extend a huge congratulations to Southland Ballet Academy alumna Caroline Perry to be one of the five Americans selected to compete at the 2017 Prix de Lausanne. The Prix de Lausanne is considered one of the most elite ballet competitions in the world. The event, which is held in Switzerland, begins with - [Yuan Yuan Tan To Bring Shanghai Students To Southland Ballet Academy](https://www.festivalballet.org/yuan-yuan-tan-brings-shanghai-students/) - San Francisco Ballet Principal Dancer Yuan Yuan Tan will be hosting students from Shanghai, China at Southland Ballet Academy. On Monday, January 16th traveling students will be attending a class instructed by Ms. Tan and will complete the lesson with performances from current SBA dancers. She will be signing autographs for the children after the classes and - [SBA Students Advance And Shine In Recent Competitions](https://www.festivalballet.org/sba-students-advance-and-shine-in-recent-competitions/) - Congratulations to Southland Ballet Academy students Maile Campagna, Silvi Lybbert, Eila Neuroth and Moorea Pike on proceeding to the Preliminary 2 auditions in the Ballet Division of The Music Center's Spotlight 2017. This competition is open to Southern California High School students and is a scholarship and training program to help blossoming artists excel in their art. We - [Marcelo Gomes and Hee Seo Join Festival Ballet Theatre For Don Quixote](https://www.festivalballet.org/marcelo-gomes-and-hee-seo-join-festival-ballet-theatre-for-don-quixote/) - Fountain Valley, Calif., January 25, 2017 – Stars of the Ballet World will perform with Festival Ballet Theatre in FBT’s production of Don Quixote. Orange County audiences will enjoy a real treat, as two of ballet’s most prestigious dancers will appear as guest artists. Featured in the leading roles of Kitri and Basilio are Hee Seo and Marcelo Gomes - [SBA Students Receive Top Awards At YAGP Regionals](https://www.festivalballet.org/sba-students-receive-top-awards-at-yagp-regionals/) - The Youth America Grand Prix is the world’s largest global network of dance. Over the years, many Southland Ballet Academy students have participated and won at YAGP competitions, which are held all over the world. This year SBA students competed in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Diego as well as upcoming Salt Lake City Regionals. These - [Don Quixote Cast Members Share How They Prepare for their Roles](https://www.festivalballet.org/don-quixote-cast-members-share-how-they-prepare-for-their-roles/) - “This is a role I have wanted to do my entire life so I feel extremely thrilled and honored to not only dance the role but embody the character of Mercedes,” Tara Ghassemieh, Festival Ballet Theatre company dancer and Southland Ballet Academy instructor, exclaims. To prepare for her role as Mercedes in Don Quixote, Tara - [A Top 12 Finish and Scholarships are Awarded to SBA Students At YAGP Finals](https://www.festivalballet.org/a-top-12-finish-and-scholarships-are-awarded-to-sba-students-at-yagp-finals/) - Eight Southland Ballet Academy students competed in Youth America Grand Prix’s New York finals held earlier this month. Moorea Pike, 15, finished in the Top 12 of the Senior Division during the Final Round. This year was Moorea’s sixth year participating in YAGP, second year she has made it to the final round and her - [Alice in Wonderland Comes to Orange County in Festival Ballet Theatre's Whimsical Presentation](https://www.festivalballet.org/alice-in-wonderland-comes-to-orange-county-in-festival-ballet-theatres-whimsical-presentation/) - Alice In Wonderland comes to Orange County in Festival Ballet Theatre's presentation of this whimsical classic on October 14-15, 2017 at Irvine Barclay Theatre. - [Why Take Ballet Classes in the Summer](https://www.festivalballet.org/why-take-ballet-classes-in-the-summer/) - Southland Ballet Academy instructor Lana Brooks writes about the importance of taking ballet classes in the summer. She also reflects on her days as a ballet student. With summer just around the corner, many families are looking forward to the freedom from school, lessons, practices and other school year commitments. Our beautiful Southern California - [Festival Ballet Theatre Announces Rare and Rousing Performances From World-Renowned Ballet Dancers at the 10th Anniversary GALA OF THE STARS](https://www.festivalballet.org/10th_annual_gala_of_the_stars/) - One night only: Friday, August 18 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts Guests are invited to experience an unforgettable night of dance featuring world-renowned guest artists from American Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and New York City Ballet. Fountain Valley, CA (July 24, 2017) – Festival Ballet Theatre’s 10th Annual - [The Inspiration Behind the Gala of the Stars](https://www.festivalballet.org/the-inspiration-behind-the-gala-of-the-stars/) - In the summertime, ballet aficionados from Orange County and beyond are treated to a show like no other with Festival Ballet Theatre's Annual Gala of the Stars. Now on its 10th year, the Gala brings together world-renowned dancers to the local stage, performing alongside local talent. "I had the idea to gather second companies, trainees - [Festival Ballet Theatre Announces a 2017-2018 Season of Enchantment at Irvine Barclay Theatre](https://www.festivalballet.org/2017-2018-season/) - Fountain Valley, Calif., August 18, 2017 — Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT), Orange County’s resident professional ballet company, is pleased to announce its 2017-18 season. The year of classic ballet favorites will begin with Alice In Wonderland on October 14 & 15, followed by The Nutcracker from December 9-24, Coppélia on March 24 & 25, concluding with - [Spotlight: Vitor Luiz, Frances Chung and Maria Kochetkova](https://www.festivalballet.org/spotlight-vitor-luiz-frances-chung-and-maria-kochetkova/) - You don’t have to travel to San Francisco to see stars from the San Francisco Ballet perform in The Nutcracker because Festival Ballet Theatre is proud to present not one, not two but three guest artists from the company. Vitor Luiz returns to the Irvine Barclay Theatre to dance with Festival Ballet dancer Tara Ghassemieh - [Spotlight: Beckanne Sisk and Fabrice Calmels](https://www.festivalballet.org/beckanne-sisk-and-fabrice-calmels-in-nutracker/) - Beckanne Sisk and Fabrice Calmels return to the Festival Ballet Theatre stage to perform the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier pas de deux. They were our guest artists in 2013. Born in Texas, Beckanne studied at Longview Ballet Theater until she was fourteen. She competed at Youth America Grand Prix from 2007-2010. She joined Ballet - [International Ballet Stars Dance in Festival Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker](https://www.festivalballet.org/international-ballet-stars-dance-in-festival-ballet-theatres-the-nutcracker-2/) - Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of the cherished classic, Festival Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker. - [Why Volunteer for Festival Ballet Theatre](https://www.festivalballet.org/why-volunteer-for-festival-ballet-theatre/) - Teri Schmidt is a tireless volunteer and an amazing dance mom to Festival Ballet Theatre company dancer Skye Schmidt. In this post, she writes about the difference between Festival Ballet Theatre and Southland Ballet Academy and the importance of volunteering. - [Alice In Wonderland Dances Her Way Into Orange County](https://www.festivalballet.org/alice-in-wonderland-dances-her-way-into-orange-county/) - Have you heard the exciting news? Alice and the entire colorful and quirky cast of characters will be coming to Irvine Barclay Theatre this weekend in Festival Ballet Theatre’s production of Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice In Wonderland. In celebration of this enchanting production, our main character Alice, along with the mischievous March Hare and the mixed-up - [Festival Ballet Theatre Collaborated with SOCO and the OC Mix on a Nutcracker Holiday](https://www.festivalballet.org/fbt-soco-nutcracker-holiday-collab/) - What happens when you put together Orange County's premier professional ballet company with the OC's premier shopping destination? A beautiful collaboration, wonderful images, and performances. In 2017, Festival Ballet Theatre partnered with SOCO and the OC Mix on a series of photo shoots and activations including pop-up performances, ticket giveaways, and even a billboard on - [SBA Students Receive Top Awards At YAGP Regionals](https://www.festivalballet.org/sba-students-receive-top-awards-at-yagp-regionals-2018/) - The Youth America Grand Prix is the world’s largest global network of dance. Over the years, many Southland Ballet Academy students have participated and won at YAGP competitions, which are held all over the world. This year SBA students competed in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego, as well as upcoming San Francisco and Phoenix Regionals. These - [Southland Ballet Academy Students Receive Scholarships](https://www.festivalballet.org/southland-ballet-academy-students-receive-scholarships/) - The start of the New Year marks the beginning of the summer intensive audition season in the world of ballet. Aspiring professional dancers prepare rigorously for their auditions. For many, it is a chance to kick their ballet up a notch; it is also an opportunity to experience a summer away from home in their - [Beckanne Sisk and Chase O'Connell Join Festival Ballet Theatre For Coppelia](https://www.festivalballet.org/beckanne-sisk-and-chase-oconnell-join-festival-ballet-theatre-for-coppelia/) - Fountain Valley, Calif., February 1, 2018 – Festival Ballet Theatre will enchant Orange County audiences with its performance of Coppélia on March 24 and 25 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Following a very successful Nutcracker season of sold-out performances, FBT presents the sentimental comic story which will delight audiences with its humor and charm. Set in - [A Quick Look at Festival Ballet Theatre's Coppelia](https://www.festivalballet.org/a-quick-look-at-festival-ballet-theatres-coppelia/) - “It’s like a rom-com ballet,” said one Festival Ballet Theatre fan about the upcoming production of Coppélia. This classic ballet involves a mysterious inventor, Doctor Coppélius, a doll and some village youths. Basically, Dr. Coppelius creates a life-size dancing doll that is so lifelike that Franz, a young man from the village becomes infatuated with - [10 Interesting Facts about Coppélia](https://www.festivalballet.org/10-facts-about-coppelia/) - Written by Kailea Spitaleri Note: Festival Ballet Theatre Facebook fan Kailea messaged us to say she was really excited by our upcoming production of Coppélia, as she is writing a novel based on the ballet. These facts she shared are based on her research. Watch Coppélia, featuring guest artists Beckanne Sisk and Chase O’ Connell - [What It's Like Being a Ballerina Dance Mom](https://www.festivalballet.org/what-its-like-being-a-ballerina-dance-mom/) - In celebration of Mother’s Day, we interviewed four Southland Ballet Academy parents to talk about what it’s like being a Dance Mom to a Ballerina. Michelle Le Blanc, Mom to Avery, 14 and Levi, 7 No stranger to the Festival Ballet Theatre stage, Michelle has also appeared in many of our productions and has been - [Watch the U.S. Premiere of Juliano Nunes' new work](https://www.festivalballet.org/watch-the-u-s-premiere-of-juliano-nunes-new-work/) - Brazilian dancer and choreographer Juliano Nunes, who currently dances with the Royal Ballet of Flanders (Belgium), is one of our distinguished guest artists in this year's Gala of the Stars. We caught up with Juliano and chatted with him about his pieces set to be performed at the Gala. - [Andi Schermoly's Plume: New Ballet Promotes Environmental Awareness](https://www.festivalballet.org/andi-schermoly-plume/) - Choreographer and performer Andrea “Andi” Schermoly returned to Festival Ballet Theatre to create a new ballet piece. Over the past few months, we’ve watched her creation take place. The work, “Plume,” a contemporary ballet is set to premiere on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, as part of FBT’s production, “Ovation.” We ## Pages - [Home](https://www.festivalballet.org/) - Festival Ballet Theatre & Southland Ballet Academy is Orange County’s premier ballet company founded in 1988 by Artistic Director, Salwa Rizkalla. - [Gala Dinner](https://www.festivalballet.org/gala-dinner-2026/) - Gala of The Stars Dinner. Thursday, August 6, 2026. 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