East Tennessee Ballet Academy

05/08/2026

What happens when love gets a little… complicated? 💘

In “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, four lovers, a troupe of actors, and a world of mischievous fairies collide in a magical forest where nothing goes as planned.

With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a dash of chaos (thanks, Puck 😏), this ballet is full of humor, heart, and stunning visuals.

📅 May 16 & 17
🎟️ Don’t miss this timeless tale brought to life on stage!

Downtown Elizabethton

05/08/2026

East Tennessee Ballet Academy presents “A Midsummer’s Nights Dream” at the Bonnie Kate Theatre!

Meet Cobweb and Moth Titania’s Fairies. They are Gentle fairy attendants who care for Titania and wait on Bottom. Cobweb is portrayed by Nora Nauman.
Moth is portrayed by Kira Frazier. Both dancers are members of the East TN Youth Ballet Company.
You won’t want to miss this whimsical Shakespearean story with the music of Felix Mendelssohn. The perfect ballet for every age all at our very own Bonnie Kate Theater in Elizabethton. Saturday, May 16 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 pm. https://easttennesseeballet.ticketspice.com/a-midsummer-nights-dream

05/08/2026

Welcome Ellie Beth Potter to East Tennessee Ballet Academy’s production of “A Midsummer’s Night Dream”!

Ellie Beth Potter is grateful to be back at the Bonnie Kate Theater after choreographing and performing in “Once Upon a Mattress” in March of this year. Ellie Beth is a recent graduate from Emmanuel Christian Seminary with her Master of Divinity. She has not taken a ballet class in over 6 years, but she loves dancing whenever she can. She is a huge Shakespeare nerd and is honored to be a part of this fantastic show!
Performances will be at our very own Bonnie Kate Theatre in Elizabethton on May 16, 2:00 & 7:00 and May 17, 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available on line with remaining tickets available at the door prior to the performance.
https://easttennesseeballet.ticketspice.com/a-midsummer-nights-dream

05/04/2026

Meet East Tennessee Youth Ballet company member Cole Nauman. Cole will be dancing the role of Oberon, the King of the forest fairies. King Oberon, with the help of his mischievous servant Puck, uses magic to teach Queen Titania a lesson, causing chaos in the forest.
You won’t want to miss this whimsical Shakespearean story with the music of Felix Mendelssohn. The perfect ballet for every age all at our very own Bonnie Kate Theater in Elizabethton. Saturday, May 16 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 pm. https://easttennesseeballet.ticketspice.com/a-midsummer-nights-dream

04/16/2026

04/09/2026

Step into an enchanted forest where love, magic, and mischief collide… ✨

The East Tennessee Ballet Academy () presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” a whimsical ballet inspired by William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, set to the breathtaking music of Felix Mendelssohn.

Follow young lovers, playful fairies, and the mischievous Puck as a magical potion turns everything upside down! 💫

📅 May 16 (2:00 & 7:00)
📅 May 17 (2:00)
📍 Bonnie Kate Theatre, Elizabethton

🎟️ $10 / $15 at door and online at https://easttennesseeballet.ticketspice.com/a-midsummer-nights-dream

✨ Fun for ALL ages!

03/23/2026

The East Tennessee Youth Ballet and Academy present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. A delightful comedy by William Shakespeare, choreographed by Sarah Walborn to Felix Mendelssohn incredible music. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” intertwines love, magic, and a touch of mischief. Set in an enchanted forest, the ballet follows the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors who become entangled with the fairy world. Oberon, the fairy king, and Puck, his mischievous servant, use a magical love potion that causes chaos and confusion among the characters. Meanwhile, the fairies and humans navigate their desires and misunderstandings, leading to humorous situations and eventual resolutions. The ballet’s exploration of love’s complexities, coupled with whimsical fantasy, makes it a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its wit and charm. Audiences of all ages will delight in the ballet “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”! https://easttennesseeballet.ticketspice.com/a-midsummer-nights-dream

03/23/2026

The East Tennessee Youth Ballet and Academy present "A Midsummer Night's Dream". A delightful comedy by William Shakespeare, choreographed by Sarah Walborn to Felix Mendelssohn incredible music. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" intertwines love, magic, and a touch of mischief. Set in an enchanted forest, the ballet follows the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors who become entangled with the fairy world. Oberon, the fairy king, and Puck, his mischievous servant, use a magical love potion that causes chaos and confusion among the characters. Meanwhile, the fairies and humans navigate their desires and misunderstandings, leading to humorous situations and eventual resolutions. The ballet's exploration of love's complexities, coupled with whimsical fantasy, makes it a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its wit and charm. Audiences of all ages will delight in the ballet "A Midsummer Night's Dream"!

https://easttennesseeballet.ticketspice.com/a-midsummer-nights-dream

03/18/2026

This was such a wonderful weekend of performances. We are looking forward to seeing everyone next year for “Art in Motion-A Celebration of Dance”.

Art in Motion was a beautiful reminder of the talent and dedication within Tennessee’s dance community. Dancers from the Southern Appalachian Dance Collective, Johnson City Arts Center, East Tennessee Ballet Academy, and other regional organizations came together to perform an incredible evening of classical ballet, modern works, and original choreography.
These dancers put in countless hours of training, rehearsal, and passion to bring their artistry to the stage, and we are incredibly proud of each of them.


Thank you to the performers, instructors, organizations, and supporters who made this celebration of dance possible. Events like this show just how strong and inspiring our dance community truly is!

02/06/2026

The East Tennessee Ballet Academy presents an evening of dance as the performers of the Southern Appalachian Dance Collective, the Johnson City Arts Center and the East Tennessee Ballet Academy among others come together to perform excerpts from the classical ballet repertoire, modern works and original choreography. Don’t miss this wonderful evening as regional performing arts organizations, dance vendors and the dance community comes together to perform for you and each other.
‘Art in Motion, A Celebration of Dance’
March 14, 7:00 p.m.
The Gregory Center
Milligan University
Tickets -
https://easttennesseeballet.ticketspice.com/art-in-motion-a-celebration-of-dance