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Little Rock's leading pre-professional ballet company with a mission to develop the next generation of accomplished dancers, in partnership with Arkansas Academy of Dance Developing the Next Generation of Accomplished Dancers, through High Caliber Training and Performing Opportunities - in partnership with Arkansas Academy of Dance

09/24/2026

✨ COMMUNITY CAST AUDITION ✨

Are you ready to be featured in this year’s brand new storybook ballet? Dancers ages 5+ are encouraged to audition for Arkansas Festival Ballet’s production of Hercules: A Storybook Ballet!

Step into the spotlight as we dive into the story of heroism, belonging, and the journey of discovering oneself. Presented at the historic Dreamland Ballroom, with all-new choreography and costumes, this is the perfect ballet for dancers who wish to be showcased and celebrated, while making the most incredible memories on and off stage!

AUDITION DETAILS:
📍 AFB Studios, 518 Main Street, Little Rock
📆 October 24, 2026
🔗 Audition information and further details at https://arkansasfestivalballet.org/auditions

09/23/2026

Next up on our ballet history lesson is the highly acclaimed Diana and Actaeon pas de deux! ❤️🏹

✨ Premiered in 1935, as a part of “La Esmeralda,” with choreography by Agrippina Vaganova and music by Cesare Pugni
🏹 Originally derived from Marius Petipa’s “Le Roi Candaule,” eventually reworked into the virtuosic pas de deux known today
✨ Incorporates some of classical ballet’s most difficult steps, with an emphasis on high-energy movement and stellar athletic ability

Catch this amazing pas de deux, along with other historic favorites, at Fall into Ballet!

📍 AFB Black Box Theatre, 518 Main Street
📆 October 16-17, 2026
🎟️ https://tickets.signupgenius.com/ #/wizard/org/org_tf/events/evt_1yw

09/21/2026

This one is for all of the ballet lovers 🩰💗🌟

Fall into Ballet: a mixed bill performance
📍 AFB Black Box Theatre, 518 Main Street
📆 October 16-17, 2026
🎟️ https://tickets.signupgenius.com/ #/wizard/org/org_tf/events/evt_1yw

09/19/2026

Happy National Dance Day!! 🩰🌟

We are beyond fortunate to share the love of dance and movement with so many people in the state of Arkansas! Thank YOU for continuing to pour back into us, as we shine the light on the next generation of talented dancers and artists.

Don’t forget to get up and dance today! ❤️

Photo by Jon Marbaise, featuring AFB company dancers Lucy Scott and Nora Lancaster

09/16/2026

As we head into our historic season, we would like to dive into a little bit of ballet history, starting with the most recognizable Romantic ballet: “Pas de Quatre.”

🩰 Choreographed by Jules Perrot, with music by Cesare Pugni
✨ Premiered on July 12, 1845 at Her Majesty’s Royal Theatre in London
🩰 Brought together the four greatest ballerinas of the 19th century: Marie Taglioni, F***y Cerrito, Carlotta Grisi, and Lucile Grahn
✨ Often celebrated as a true depiction of what all ballet has to offer, showcasing graceful, stylized movement with a mix of intricate pointe work

AFB presents “Pas de Quatre,” and other historic ballets for our season opener, Fall into Ballet. Join us as we celebrate the past and reimagine a new future!
🎟️ https://tickets.signupgenius.com/ #/wizard/org/org_tf/events/evt_1yw

09/14/2026

Arkansas Festival Ballet is proud to present our season opener, Fall into Ballet: a mixed bill performance. Featuring the full version of the most recognized and celebrated romantic ballet, “Pas de Quatre,” and the dynamic “Diana and Actaeon” pas de deux, this show is for all of the avid ballet lovers. 🍁🩰✨

Whether you have a deep love for ballet history, or wish to support the next generation of artists, please join us as we propel AFB into a new season and a new era! Tickets are on sale NOW. ⬇️

📍 AFB Black Box Theatre, 518 Main Street
📆 October 16-17, 2026
🎟️ https://tickets.signupgenius.com/ #/wizard/org/org_tf/events/evt_1yw

09/03/2026

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT 🌟

The next faculty spotlight is no stranger to Arkansas Academy of Dance or Arkansas Festival Ballet. It’s the incomparable, and our newly appointed Rehearsal Director, Louisa Utley! She brings her expertise and experience from international studies into her class, melding her knowledge of technical precision with developed artistry. We are BEYOND fortunate to have her back at the academy, teaching the pre-professional divisions and adult classes! View her schedule, her incredible background, and sign up for her classes at the link below. ⬇️
https://arkansasacademyofdance.com/enroll

Classes begin NEXT WEEK on September 8th 🥰

📸 Photos 1 & 4 by Richard Calmes, Photo 2 by Jon Marbaise

08/31/2026

🩰AFB 2026-2027 Season🩰

Thank you to everyone who made it out to Ballet in the Ballroom - AFB’s Season Reveal Party. We are SO excited to officially announce our season lineup for this year! ✨

From a collection of historical ballets to a brand-new storybook ballet, we have performances suited for everyone in the family. 💗

🍁 Fall into Ballet: a mixed bill performance - October 16-17, 2026 @ AFB Black Box Theatre
⛸️ Les Patineurs* - December 4-5, 2026 @ Dreamland Ballroom
🪩 Regional Dance America - March 18-20, 2027 @ Monroe, LA
🏺 Hercules: A Storybook Ballet* - April 2-3, 2027 @ Dreamland Ballroom

Stay tuned for information on community cast auditions and ticket sales! Visit arkansasfestivalballet.org to learn more.

*Special performances for schools and groups available

📸 by Avaleigh Stalcup

08/27/2026

The stage is set, the costumes are on, and the magic is in the air 💗✨

TONIGHT is the night for Ballet in the Ballroom!! We cannot wait to welcome you as we celebrate AFB’s ongoing legacy, creative partnerships, and the transformative power of the arts. It’s not too late to join, grab your tickets below or purchase them at the door!

📍Dreamland Ballroom
📆Tonight - 5:30pm-7:30pm
🎟️ https://tickets.signupgenius.com/ #/wizard/org/org_tf/events/evt_1x2

08/25/2026

We’re officially TWO days away from Ballet in the Ballroom - AFB Season Reveal Party!! 🎉❤️🥰

Catch these two seniors as they light up the stage, performing excerpts from the infamous “Diana and Actaeon” pas de deux

📍Dreamland Ballroom
📆Thursday, August 27 5:30pm - 7:30pm
🎟️Tickets available via link in comments

Address

518 Main Street
Little Rock, AR
72201

Telephone

+15014437207

Website

http://ArkansasFestivalBallet.org/

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