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 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.
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, 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, $15; 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.
Recital 2012
May 20, 2012
BCA will hold its 2012 student recital at the Diana Wortham Theatre Sunday, May 20, 2012. Showtimes are 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm. Tickets will go on sale soon at the Front Desk.
Important Recital Information Will Be Posted on This Page!
Important 2012 recital information will be posted on this page including class assignments for each show, recital fees, drop-off and pick-up procedures at DWT, and costume details. Please check back.
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 Shows
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.
