The Biggest Ballets ... The Best Productions

BCA Is Home To Classical Ballet

We focus on producing two large-scale classical ballets each year: The Nutcracker in December and a Spring Ballet. We typically select ballets from the Russian tradition. These ballets -- which include such as Giselle, Nutcracker, and Coppelia to name but a few -- provide excellent training vehicles for our students. By dancing in these ballets, our students bring to life the ballet technique they practice each day in class. This classical connection between the classroom and the stage offers them an unparalleled insight into why they are doing what they are doing. In addition, they get to experience some of the most beautiful and moving ballets ever produced for the stage.

We produce our ballets at Asheville's Diana Wortham Theatre, widely considered to be one of the finest dance venues in the U.S. It's 600 seat capacity provides our audiences with an intimate ballet experience while offering our choreographers, costumers, and technicians unmatched backstage and front-of-house capabilities. We make every effort to keep our ticket prices as low as possible.

Our Recital

At the end of the school year, we produce an informal recital at the Diana Wortham Theatre. This gives our children's classes, teen/adult classes, and classes not performing in the Spring ballet a chance to take the stage. Audiences have an opportunity to see the progress of these dancers as well as experience the other forms of dance we teach, including jazz, broadway jazz, tap, and hip-hop.

Recital 2012 Is Here!

Download Recital 2012 Information

BCA will hold its 2012 student recital at the Diana Wortham Theatre Sunday, May 20, 2012. Showtimes are 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to see out talented young dancers perform.

Spring Recital 2012 Tickets & DVDs on Sale Now!

Tickets for our Spring Recital 2012 are on sale now at the Front Desk. Two tickets are included with each student's performance fee. Additional tickets are only $5.00 and are available until Friday, May 18, 2012. You can also order your DVD of the Spring Recital 2012 now. For tickets just download and fill out the Recital 2012 Ticket & DVD Order Form and bring it by the Front Desk with your payment.

Spring Recital 2012 tickets are valid for one show only: 2pm, 4pm or 6pm. These tickets are NOT available at Diana Wortham Theatre Box Office. Plus, everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket, so we can comply with theatre occupancy limits.

DVDs for Spring Recital 2012 are on sale now at the Front Desk for $15. To order your DVD just download and fill out the Recital 2012 Ticket & DVD Order Form and bring it by the Front Desk with your payment.

Important Recital Day Information

ARRIVAL: You may arrive directly to the auditorium no earlier than ½ hour before start time. Please arrive already dressed (See COSTUMES below). Please take young students to use the lobby restrooms before bringing them into the auditorium. Parents can find seats and students will be directed up on stage to their group and costumes. Leave all belongings with parents in the audience. (To minimize Lost & Found.)

SEATING: The recital will be general seating. The first 3 rows will be reserved for parents of the 3-5 year old pre-ballet classes, these young students will sit with their parents, come up to dance, then return to their parents to watch. Audience seating may not be reserved before the ½ hour seating time.

COSTUMES: Tutus and costume accessories are provided. Please arrive already dressed in basics. (For Ballet: class colored leotard, pink tights, hair in a bun, or neatly tied back for short hair.) Don’t forget your ballet/jazz/tap shoes. For those students with multiple dance pieces, you may use the green room for quick changes. Only Pre-professional Advanced and Intermediate students may use the downstairs dressing room. Pre-professional Beginners may use the green room.

DEPARTURE: All students will meet parents in the lobby after the recital. We will need to prepare the auditorium for the next recital. In the lobby, there is a door on the far right (when facing the auditorium) where the students will exit to meet you. For parents new to recitals, flowers may be presented to dancers afterwards in the lobby.

BCA Pre-Pros to Perform at Spring Recital 2012!

We're delighted to announce that dancers from BCA's Pre-Professional Division will perform during each show of the Spring Recital 2012. The Intermediate Pre-Pros will perform the delightful Ribbon Dance from La Fille and the Advanced Pre-Pros will perform an Advanced Modern piece.

Don't Miss "La Fille"!

Make sure to come back and support the Ballet Conservatory's Spring Ballet La Fille Mal Gardee staring our very own Ms. Sarah as Lise, special guest Addul Manzano from North Caroline Dance Theatre as Colas, and all your favorite BCA dancers. It is a sweet and funny ballet the children will love. Plus this year we have Friday 7:30pm and Saturday performances 2pm and 7:30pm. Call Diana Wortham Theatre at (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com to reserve your tickets today. Adults, $20; Children, Students & Seniors, $10. Tickets are also available at the BCA front desk for a limited time.

Learn more about La Fille.

Class Line-Up

Sunday May 20, 2-3pm

Wednesday 1:15 Pre-Ballet (Angie) 
Saturday 10:30 Pre-Ballet (Angie) 
Tuesday 1:15 Ballet 1 (Angie)
Friday 3:00 Ballet 1 (Sarah) 
Wednesday 12:30 Ballet 2 (Angie)
Saturday 9:00 Ballet 2 (Cassie)
Monday 3:15 Ballet 3 (Sarah)
Thursday 3:15 Ballet 3 (Angie)
Tuesday 3:30 Boys Ballet (Wayne)
Saturday 4:00 Trainee Ballet (Cassie)
Monday 4:00 Modern (Sarah)
Pre-pro Beginners (Wayne)
Brandon Variation (Christy)
Pre-pro Advanced (Christy)
Pre-pro Intermediate (Angie)
Pre-pro Advanced Modern (Sarah)

Sunday May 20, 4-5pm

Saturday 9:00 Pre-Ballet (Angie) 
Thursday 1:15 Pre-Ballet (Cassie) 
Friday/Thursday Tap (Tina) 
Tuesday 3:15 Ballet 1 (Angie)
Saturday 9:45 Ballet 1 (Cassie) 
Wednesday 3:15 Ballet 2 (Sarah) 
Tuesday 4:00 Ballet 3 (Angie)
Thursday 6:00 Jazz (Tina) 
Wednesday 5:00 Ballet 4 (Sarah)  
Thursday 3:30 Jazz (Tina) 
Pre-pro beginners (Wayne)
Brandon Variation (Christy)
Pre-pro Advanced (Christy)
Pre-Pro Intermediate (Angie)
Pre-pro Advanced Modern (Sarah) 

Sunday May 20, 6-7pm

Wednesday 3:00 Pre-Ballet (Angie) 
Wednesday 3:45 Ballet 1 (Angie) 
Friday 3:45 Ballet 2 (Sarah) 
Wednesday 4:00 Ballet 3 (Sarah)  
Tues/Fri. Trainee Ballet (Sarah) 
Monday 4:45 Ballet 4 (Angie) 
Pre-Pro beginners (Wayne)
Brandon Variation (Christy)
Pre-Pro Advanced (Christy)
Pre-Pro Intermediate (Angie)
Pre-Pro Advanced Modern (Sarah) 
Pre-Pro Intermediate Modern (Sarah)
Thursday Broadway Jazz (Tina)
Pre-Pro Intermediate Jazz (Sarah)
Hip Hop (Sarah)

La Fille Mal Gardee 2012!

June 1 & 2, 2012

Join us Friday, June 1 at 7:30 and Saturday, June 2 at 2:00 and 7:30 for one of the most delightful ballets of all time, La Fille Mal Gardee -- the Wayward Daughter. Featuring Sarah London as Lise, Addul Manzano as Colas, Blair Chamberlain as Abagail, and the talented dancers from our Pre-Professional division, La Fille embodies the freshness of young love, ample good humor, and the delightful warmth of a new summer day. Add in one of the most wonderful ballet scores of all time and you have the recipe for a family-friendly evening like no other. Call Diana Wortham Theatre at (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com to reserve your tickets today. Adults, $20; Children, Students & Seniors, $10. Tickets are also available at the BCA front desk for a limited time. Learn more about our production of La Fille.

Coming soon: Download the La Fille 2012 program.

Summer Intensive Showcase 2012

July 20, 2012

BCA's Summer Intensive Showcase 2012 will be held on Friday, July 20, 2012 at 2:00pm at the Diana Wortham Theatre, downtown Asheville. The show will feature work accomplished by BCA's gifted summer intensive students. And unlike BCA's year-round productions, the Summer Showcase displays a wide range of dance styles in addition to classical ballet, including contemporary ballet, neo-classical ballet, broadway jazz, modern, and hip-hop. Tickets are $10 at the front desk. Don't miss this rare dance treat. Great for the whole family!

Past Performances

Nutcracker 2011!

December 15 & 16, 2011

Playing to four packed houses December 15 & 16 at the Diana Wortham Theatre, BCA's production of the holiday classic The Nutcracker was better than ever. From the brand new growing Christmas Tree in Act I to the classic Waltz of the Flowers, BCA's Pre-Professional dancers led a cast of over 100 on Clara's magical journey. The production featured Julia Fleming and Elianah Vargas as Clara, Blair Chamberlain as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Sarah London as the Dew Drop Fairy, and Christopher Lynn as the mysterious Drosselmeier.

Learn more about BCA's Nutcracker 2011.

BCA's Coppelia a Pure Delight!

June 2-3, 2011

The Diana Wortham Theatre was packed for three straight shows as BCA presented the delightful ballet, "Coppelia". Featuring Sarah London, Miles Sollars-White, Chris Lynn and talented dancers from BCA's Pre-professional division, this comic ballet told the wonderful story of a girl and boy who fall in love, a mysterious toy maker and a magical toyshop.

Learn more about BCA's Coppelia 2011.

BCA's Nutcracker 2010

December 16-17, 2010

Playing to four sold-out houses December 16-17 at the Diana Wortham Theatre, BCA's production of the holiday classic The Nutcracker was a delight. From the wonderful party scene to the classic Waltz of the Flowers, BCA's pre-professional dancers led a cast of 133 on Clara's magical journey. The production featured Claire Hutchinson and Sarah Foley as Clara, Tyler Sanborn as the Mouse King, Sarah London as the Dew Drop Fairy, and Cassie Woods & Miles Sollars-White as the Sugar Plum Fairy & her Cavalier.

Learn more about BCA's Nutcracker 2010.

BCA's Giselle A Huge Hit

June 3-4, 2010

Playing to nearly sold-out houses on June 3 and 4, 2010 at the Diana Wortham Theatre, BCA's student production of Giselle was undoubtedly a huge hit. From the wonderful peasant dances in Act I to the beautiful elegance of the second act Wilis, BCA's dancers -- including its corp of 26 pre-professionals -- brought the Diana Wortham Theatre to its feet. The production featured Cassie Woods as Giselle, Miles Sollars-White as Albrecht, and Sarah McGinnis as Myrthe, Queen of the Wilis.

Learn more about BCA's Giselle 2010.

BCA's Nutcracker 2009

Originally Scheduled for December 18, 2009 -- Actually Performed December 22, 2009

BCA's first Nutcracker -- and it's first large-scale production -- had its fair share of challenges, including a massive snowstorm. But in spite of having to postpone the two Friday shows until the following Tuesday, BCA's Nutcracker 2009 was a huge hit. The production featured Cassie Woods as Clara/Sugar Plum Fairy & Miles Sollars-White as her Cavalier. The shows were performed at the Diana Wortham Theatre.

Learn more about BCA's Nutcracker 2009.