Kingport Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Tickets on sale now! Thursday evening show added!
December 11 - 14, 2025
Kingsport Ballet Presents
The Nutcracker 2025
December 11 – 14, 2025 | Four Public Performances by Popular Demand!
Ballad Health Performing Arts Center at Northeast State Community College
Kingsport Ballet’s The Nutcracker showcases the exceptional talents of both our student and professional company dancers, complemented by hand-painted backdrops, detailed sets, and professionally designed costumes. Immerse yourself in Clara’s enchanting Nutcracker world and celebrate the season with a magical evening of ballet. Perfect for families in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, and the surrounding Tri-Cities area of Tennessee and Virginia, The Nutcracker offers a memorable holiday tradition you don’t want to miss.
Make Kingsport Ballet’s The Nutcracker your family holiday tradition! Reserve your tickets early for the best seating options!
2025-2026 Season
The Nutcracker
December 11-14, 2025
Join us for the magical holiday tradition of The Nutcracker! Our production is expertly staged and sure to spark wonder and enchantment for children and adults alike.
Due to popular demand, we’ll be offering an additional show on Thursday night this year! Tickets sell out quickly - purchase them today!
Clara’s Tea Party
December 13, 2025
Wear your special holiday dress, meet members of the cast of "The Nutcracker," and take home a beautiful keepsake at this child-friendly event!
All children (and parents) welcome! This event is designed for ages 4-10. Nutcracker performance tickets are sold separately.
Vincent
June 26 - 28, 2026
We are excited to be staging a brand new production intertwining art and ballet for the second year. This contemporary ballet explores the artistic expression of ballet in combination with the mental health struggles of Vincent Van Gogh. Keep an eye out for tickets, going on sale soon!
Dance Movement Spring Concert
May 16, 2026
Our littlest dancers show off what they have learned through the year!
Spring Concert
May 21, 2026
Our lower and upper school dancers perform in a showcase of their talent!
Ballet & Bubbly
April 24, 2026
Ballet & Bubbly is our annual fundraiser and immersion into the arts. The event is filled with musical entertainment, ballet performances, delicious bites and beverages, and a silent auction. Don’t miss the chance to mix and mingle while supporting the local arts!
Summer Intensive
June 8-26, 2026
Our summer workshop program is a high-paced series of classes over three weeks in June. We provide exciting, educational and unique instruction to all levels, featuring professional instruction by master teachers from around the country and abroad.
Support the Arts. Make a Donation.
As a dedicated member of the East Tennessee community, you have the power to make a lasting impact on our flourishing arts scene. We invite you to contribute to the growth and success of Kingsport Ballet, a respected non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing young talent and enriching the lives of individuals through the art of dance.
Your support will directly benefit the development of aspiring dancers, provide access to world-class training, and enable us to continue staging captivating performances that inspire audiences of all ages.
Join Kingsport Ballet
Become a Student
Kingsport Ballet offers ballet classes for dancers of all ages and skill levels, professional performing opportunities, and Vaganova ballet training for the dedicated ballet student. We also provide recreational classes, adult ballet, dance movement, and preparatory classes for younger children.
Fall registration is happening now! Register today before classes begin on August 18th!
Class Offerings
Dance Movement
Our Dance Movement program is created specifically for 3 to 4-year-olds to introduce them to movement and dance concepts.
Preparatory Ballet
Designed for 5 to 6-year-olds, Ballet Prep is intended to enhance students’ interest in ballet while beginning to lay a foundation for ballet technique.
Ballet and Pointe
Our ballet technique classes begin at age 7. New students will be evaluated to determine the class most appropriate for their age and current skill set.
Contemporary
Contemporary classes are offered for ages 7 and up. Contemporary adds a well-rounded aspect to a student’s dance instruction.
Adult Ballet
Adult Ballet classes are intended for adults of any skill level to experience the joy of ballet! Click here to learn about Adult Ballet and register!
New at Kingsport Ballet
Johnson City Classes
We are excited to announce that we are now offering ballet classes in Johnson City, Tennessee! Vidya Yoga and Fitness has graciously partnered with us to host a small number of Kingsport Ballet classes at their beautiful Johnson City studio. Classes are limited and spots will be first come, first served.
Class Tracks
Starting this Fall, Kingsport Ballet is offering our intermediate and higher levels to choose between a Recreational Track and a Company Track. This will allow our students to enjoy our exceptional instruction, whether for the more casual dancer who loves to dance once or twice per week or for the dancer who dreams of taking the stage and honing their skills to the pre-professional level.
Explore our 2025-2026 Digital Brochure!
Our Teachers and Staff
Leonid Flegmatov
Artistic Director
“The most rewarding aspect of my job is to encourage and inspire each student to reach their highest personal best.”
Bertina Dew
Executive Director
“Each of the 25 years I have spent at Kingsport Ballet has been uniquely challenging and rewarding. I continue to be inspired to help the arts flourish in our region through the offerings of Kingsport Ballet.”
Laura Markus
Lower School Ballet, Adult Ballet, Rehearsal Assistant
“My work with KB spans decades. I have loved being able to provide ballet instruction to each set of new students who walk through the door!”
Raleigh Shelton
Contemporary
“Going from student to instructor has been an exciting and fulfilling journey. I love being able to share my passion with a new generation of KB students.”
Erica Dew
Directors’ Assistant
“It’s both inspiring and rewarding to return to my home ballet school and contribute to the students’ and school’s success.”
At Kingsport Ballet, we believe in the extraordinary power of our talented faculty, in shaping and nurturing our students to develop a strong foundation in technique, artistry, and discipline.
2025-2026 Sponsors
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Kingsport Ballet is funded for General Operations by the Tennessee Arts Commission and the General Assembly, under an agreement with the National Endowment for the Arts. Outreach programs are funded by the City of Kingsport.
Additional projects are funded under grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Arts Commission.
Purchase a specialty license plate to support the arts in Tennessee!
A portion of funds from your purchase of an arts-related Specialty License Plate supports the arts in Tennessee. Tennessee Arts Commission through Tn4Arts uses these funds to support arts organizations and projects throughout the state - including Kingsport Ballet!
