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.

BCA's Nutcracker December 15 & 16, 2011 at the DWT

Join us December 15 & 16 at 5:00 & 7:45 for BCA's holiday classic The Nutcracker. Featuring Blair Chamberlain, Sarah London, Chris Lynn and talented dancers from our Pre-Professional division, this holiday classic includes over 100 performers, lavish sets and costumes, and timeless favorites like Waltz of the Flowers. And don't forget: Tickets go fast -- 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.

BCA's Spring Ballet May 31 & June 1, 2012 at the DWT

We are in the midst of planning this year's Spring Ballet. We have lots of great choices and soon, we'll let everyone know. As usual, tickets will be available at the front desk and the Diana Wortham Theatre (828-257-4530 or www.dwtheatre.com). Check back for more details.

Recital 2012

BCA will hold its 2012 student recital at the Diana Wortham Theatre Sunday, May 20, 2012. After the recital we have one more week of class before Winter/Spring classes end. Check back for more details.

Past Performances

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.