Festival Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker – International Ballet Stars Dance in Beloved Holiday Tradition to Enchant Audiences of all Ages
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 [...]
From Ballet to Broadway: Sareen Tchekmediyan is in Anastasia
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 [...]
From Ballet to Broadway: SBA Alumni Evan Strand lands role in Frozen the Musical on Broadway
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]