Berkeley Ballet Theater

For generations, BBT has provided dancers of all ages rigorous training in an uplifting environment, regardless of their financial circumstances. In order to keep our promise to the dancers who have applied for tuition assistance this Season, and ensure that BBT continues to be a place where all can dance for years to come, we’re asking our community to make a tax-deductible contribution this year’s end. Donate to BBT’s tuition assistance program today: https://www.berkeleyballet.org/donate Photo of BBT dancers backstage before performing @robert_dekkers_ ‘Rhapsody’ by @nataliaperez.photography #berkeleyballettheater #supportthearts #whereallcandance

Hello BBT community members! This morning’s livestream class with Robert Dekkers will not be running as originally planned, but we invite you to take one of our many archived livestream classes instead. Thank you and happy dancing!Hello BBT community members! This morning’s livestream class with Robert Dekkers will not be running as originally planned, but we invite you to take one of our many archived livestream classes instead. Thank you and happy dancing!

For thirty years, Sally Streets and Robbie Nichols’ production of ‘The Nutcracker’ has inspired dancers, families, and audiences alike with its message of generosity and warmth. We’ve put together a compilation performance featuring BBT dancers from 1989-2019, which will be available through the end of the year. Gather round and enjoy this holiday program with your entire family! https://youtu.be/G9HiFQEichg Thank you Ms. Sally @streets.sally for creating such a magical, memorable experience for three decades of dancers!

Beginning Ballet Class with Coral.

Our Adult Open Division dancers did an incredible job yesterday filming a new work by choreographer @neonkeon around Berkeley and Oakland! Videography team @reneffolsonproductions captured each of the solo dancers beautifully. We can’t wait to see the final product of this collaboration on Saturday, December 19th at our ‘Available Light’ livestream performance! by @sashaarro

We’re working with choreographer @tinypistol and videography team @reneffolsonproductions filming a new work with the BBT Studio Company dancers for our ‘Available Light’ program, which premieres on Saturday December 19th!

We had a beautiful first day of outdoor Pre-Ballet classes with Ms. Julie! This session of nature-inspired dance classes is full, but stay tuned for updates on additional in-person, outdoor opportunities coming up!

As part of our 40th Anniversary Online Journal, BBT is interviewing members of the leadership, faculty, staff, and community to hear lesser-known stories about BBT. We begin our series with Artistic Director Emerita Sally Streets, who shares her memories of the origin of BBT’s production of The Nutcracker. Thank you Ms. Sally for inspiring generations of dancers and families with your beloved interpretation of this ballet! #BBT40th https://www.berkeleyballet.org/40th-anniversary-online-jour

Join us this Sunday from 10:30am-12:00pm for a "Brunch and Post:Ballet" viewing party! We'll start on Zoom for a brief pre-performance chat with the artists before watching the premiere of 'A Natural History of Vacant Lots,' presented as part of Epiphany Dance Theater's 17th annual (free!) SF Trolley Dances Festival. https://fb.me/e/1OAunTMZj