Ann Arbor Ballet Theatre

05/16/2024

Excited to share IBallet’s upcoming gala! Tickets are available at the Power Center in Ann Arbor on June 9th.

Featuring both local talent, and guest artists - the dance community will love this event! See you there!

Experience an incredible show with some of the most talented stars of today!
Get your tickets today for June's Gala ‘United in Dance’ presented by iBallet💕
Link to purchase down below!

https://mutotix.umich.edu/4879

01/25/2022

I have so many memories of Carol from the first time I started classes with AABT until the last Nutcracker. From being a dancer to being on the AABT Board of Directors. But one memory attesting to Carol's love of animals was when I first got my Yorkie puppy and asked Carol if she wouldn't mind if I named him Jurgen after Jurgen Schneider who had come here for master classes and had taught some of us in NYC as well. She said "yes, of course" she laughed and said she wondered what Jurgen would think of a dog being his namesake!! Then I said I likely would not be coming to as many classes as I needed to be home with Jurgen as I was at work all day. He had a dog sitter but I needed to be with him. Carol said -- "Well just bring him to class and he can stay in the waiting area". So I did and from then on Jurgen was part of AABT and became our mascot. Jurgen loved Carol dearly as all of us did and still do!

01/07/2022

It is with a heavy heart that Ann Arbor Ballet Theatre announces the loss of our beloved director, mentor, and friend, Carol Radovic on Tuesday January 4th 2022.

Under Carol's tutelage, her ballet students learned and practiced the proper Vaganova technique - something she took very seriously. However, class was often filled with life lessons and memorable anecdotes. These are the moments that cultivated a unique environment and a safe place to dream big. She choreographed her ballets but also helped choreograph the lives of her many dancers in her 40 year career by supporting her students endeavors both in and outside of dance.

Her productions of The Nutcracker and many other ballets were magic both on and off of the stage. She knew how to choreograph the steps with the music in a way that was adored by both the dancers and the spectators alike.
Her gorgeous hand decorated tutus and tiaras were an honor to wear as well as a wonder to look at! One of her tiaras even adorned the White House Christmas tree! Her creativity and artistic spirit was second to none.

Beyond ballet, Carol took great pleasure in creating beauty and magic in other areas of her life. She enchanted all while entertaining in her flowering gardens - filled with faeries, arbors, swings and libations to share; a generous and welcoming place for all of her friends and dancers. She also wrote beautiful stories, pulling inspiration from the children and environment she was immersed in.

Carol also adored her animal friends. She spent a great deal of time with her beloved Labrador Retrievers, endlessly loving and spoiling them.
Her passion for politics and medicine must be mentioned too. She was a protector and advocate for those without a voice.

We will miss her enthusiasm for life, her passion for classical ballet, her love for animals and an imagination that always surprised us! But mostly, we will miss her love, wisdom and direction in life. Because “life is big” ❤️

Rest in Power Dear Carol

Friends - please share any stories, memories or pictures you have. Let's honor her life and influence together. ❤️

03/06/2020

No upcoming events.

05/21/2019

The 2019 studio Spring Performance is Saturday, May 25 at 3:00 at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Tickets on sale at CAS Ballet studio and one hour before the performance on Saturday. Cash and checks written to CAS Ballet Theatre only -- no credit cards please. All tickets are $16.00. Details and dancers schedule on our website -- annarborballettheatre.org

05/21/2019

The 2019 studio Spring Performance is Saturday, May 25 at 3:00 at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Tickets on sale at CAS Ballet studio and one hour before the performance on Saturday. Cash and checks written to CAS Ballet Theatre only -- no credit cards please. All tickets are $16.00. Details and dancers schedule on our website -- annarborballettheatre.org

02/23/2019

Now CAS Ballet Theatre School is getting ready for the annual spring performance on Saturday, May 25, 2019. More information to come here and on the AABT website -- annarborballettheatre.org

02/23/2019

AABT's Nutcracker was one of the best EVER! It was as close to perfect as could be. 👏👏👏

12/01/2018

AABT dancers visit MOTT Children's Hospital!!
Lighting of the tree and dance for the children.
Thank you Ann Arbor Ballet Theatre!! And HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO MOTT!!!

11/04/2018

See our special Nutcracker website
annarbornutcracker.org
and our AABT website
annarborballettheatre.org

11/02/2018

Nutcracker information under events below and the shared post below. Also on the annarborballettheatre.org website and see the nutcracker website as well --
annarbornutcracker.org

11/02/2018

The Nutcracker Ballet at the Power Center for the Performing Arts, performance dates and times --

Friday December 21 @7:00 pm
Saturday December 22 @1:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Sunday December 23 @1:00 pm

Please plan on arriving early to enjoy the festive holiday music performed by the Suzuki Violin Musicians.

The Ann Arbor Ballet Theatre boutique will once again offer unique items for holiday gifts, and maybe a few suprises. All proceeds go to help fund our ballet company as we are a non-profit organization!

Ticket information:

Adults -- $30.00
Seniors -- $25.00
Children under 12 -- $15.00

Tickets available through the Michigan Union Ticket Office at the Michigan Union
Located on the lower level
or online -- https://muto.umich.edu

Parking information:

The Power Center for the Performing Arts is on the Northeast corner of Fletcher and Huron Streets. There is a parking structure attached to the front of the Power Center and there is a newer structure behind the Power Center that has parking available. The far entrance to this structure is off of Palmer Dr. which is adjacent to the traffic light on Huron Street. The next closest structure is on Thayer Street, the entrance is off of Thayer Street between Washington Street and North University Avenue. Then about 3.5 blocks southwest of the Power Center on Maynard Street between Liberty and William Streets is another structure. Additionally, there is metered on-street parking available and you will be risking a parking ticket for the Saturday afternoon performance but nights and Sunday the meters are not monitored.

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