The Ajkun Ballet Theatre is home to the Ajkun Ballet Company, the Ajkun Ballet School, and the AjkunBT Fund. Artistic Director: Chiara Ajkun.
Ajkun Ballet Theatre is a New York City ballet theatre in Midtown Manhattan, home to Ajkun Ballet Company, School, and Fund • Performances across NYC • Tickets ↓ The Theater was established in New York City in 2001, as notprofit fostering the philosophy and creative vision of choreographer and cultural leader Chiara Ajkun. The Ajkun Ballet Company
performs a repertory spanning from classical ball
05/26/2026
A love story filled with humor, romance, and dazzling dance.
Join us for Don Quixote, where Kitri and Basilio’s passion comes alive through extraordinary artistry and unforgettable theatrical moments.
An evening that celebrates classical ballet at its most joyful and exhilarating.
May 30–31 • New York City
✨ Limited performances. Reserve your seats today.
05/25/2026
Don Quixote arrives this weekend in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Two performances only: May 30 at 7:30pm and May 31 at 2:00pm.
Experience live professional ballet in an intimate New York setting, with limited seating remaining.
🎟 Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986462779648?aff=oddtdtcreator
Small groups. Individual guidance. A true company environment. 🌍🩰
At Ajkun Ballet Theatre, dancers train in a focused setting designed to support meaningful technical and artistic growth through the Ajkun Methodology. With limited enrollment, each trainee receives direct guidance while experiencing daily life inside a working New York City ballet company. ✨
International dancers are welcome to apply and become part of our artistic community in NYC. 🗽🎭
Take the next step in your training. Apply now and submit your video audition today. 🎥
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05/24/2026
The artistry.
The precision.
The spectacle of classical ballet.
Don Quixote is a celebration of technical brilliance and theatrical joy — from breathtaking solos to vibrant ensemble scenes inspired by the spirit of Spain.
Experience Ajkun Ballet Theatre’s production in Manhattan for two performances only.
📍 May 30–31
🎟 Link in bio
05/21/2026
Fire. Virtuosity. Spain.
Experience the energy and brilliance of Don Quixote live in New York City.
Ajkun Ballet Theatre brings the beloved classic to the stage for two performances only — featuring breathtaking dancing, vibrant choreography, and the passion that has made Don Quixote one of the world’s most celebrated ballets.
May 30–31 • Upper East Side, Manhattan
🎟 Tickets now available. Link in bio.
Rehearsal Clip from The Fierce Gypsies in Chiara Ajkun’s Don Quixote for Ajkun Ballet Theatre
05/19/2026
10 DAYS UNTIL OPENING NIGHT ⏳
Stripped of heavy, outdated historical sets, this is Don Quixote reimagined for today. Experience the definitive modern vision of classical ballet by artistic director Chiara Ajkun—where evocative minimalism meets the raw, gravity-defying athleticism of the Ajkun Ballet Company.
Coached by the legendary Herman Cornejo, our leading dancers bring a high-octane, cinematic pacing to the Upper East Side stage, letting the pure power and emotion of the choreography take center stage.
This is a strictly limited, high-stakes 2-night engagement in Manhattan. Tickets are selling fast and seats are intimate—do not miss the performance of the season.
🗓️ May 30 (7:30 PM) & May 31 (2:00 PM)
📍 Theater at St. Jean, NYC
🎟️ Secure your tickets now: Click the link in our bio or visit ajkunbt.org/don-quixote-ballet-new-york-city
05/19/2026
FEW DAYS UNTIL OPENING NIGHT ⏳
Stripped of heavy, outdated historical sets, this is Don Quixote reimagined for today. Experience the definitive modern vision of classical ballet by artistic director Chiara Ajkun—where evocative minimalism meets the raw, gravity-defying athleticism of the Ajkun Ballet Company.
Coached by the legendary Herman Cornejo, our leading dancers bring a high-octane, cinematic pacing to the Upper East Side stage, letting the pure power and emotion of the choreography take center stage.
This is a strictly limited, high-stakes 2-night engagement in Manhattan. Tickets are selling fast and seats are intimate—do not miss the performance of the season.
🗓️ May 30 (7:30 PM) & May 31 (2:00 PM)
📍 Theater at St. Jean, NYC
🎟️ Secure your tickets now: Click the link in our bio or visit ajkunbt.org/don-quixote-ballet-new-york-city
Train daily in a focused, small-group setting at Ajkun Ballet Theatre. 🩰
Our Trainee Program offers consistent guidance, individualized attention, and the opportunity to grow within a professional environment in NYC. ✨
Spots are limited—currently taking applications. 🎥
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04/30/2026
The vibrant Spanish energy of Don Quixote by Ajkun Ballet Theatre will be performed in May in NYC Upper East Side. The choreography by Chiara Ajkun is part of The Classics Collection and inspired by Mikhail Baryshnikov’s version from 1980s, proving that grand classical repertoire could be both artistically elite and broadly accessible.
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| Monday | 10am - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 11pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 11pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 11pm |
| Friday | 10am - 11pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 11pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 11pm |