Ballet Arkansas

Ballet Arkansas 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - ranked among the Top 75 Ballet Companies in America Nonprofit Organization

We’re so grateful to have such dynamic leadership at BA! Associate Artistic Director, Catherine Fothergill has been name...
06/05/2026

We’re so grateful to have such dynamic leadership at BA! Associate Artistic Director, Catherine Fothergill has been named one Little Rock Soirée magazine’s Women to Watch of 2026. Catherine’s care and dedication to the organization is apparent in all she does. Help us congratulate her in the comments and see the full lineup at https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/women-to-watch/

We are thrilled to welcome Gabrielle Confer to Ballet Arkansas as our organization’s first Director of Finance & Engagem...
05/27/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Gabrielle Confer to Ballet Arkansas as our organization’s first Director of Finance & Engagement!

Gabrielle will be an invaluable addition to our team, bringing her expertise and leadership to key areas including communications, development, and patron relations. Her passion for the arts and dedication to community engagement will help strengthen and support Ballet Arkansas as we continue to grow.

Gabrielle will officially join us in June, and we look forward to welcoming her to the Ballet Arkansas family. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

- 25|26 SEA*ON BY THE NUMBERS - • 6 productions + 2 special events• 50,000+ Arkansans served• Nearly 10,000 K–12 student...
05/19/2026

- 25|26 SEA*ON BY THE NUMBERS -

• 6 productions + 2 special events
• 50,000+ Arkansans served
• Nearly 10,000 K–12 students reached
• Nearly 1,800 professional Company Artist auditions
• 50+ choreographer submissions reviewed
• 6 world premieres works presented
• 1 world premiere full-length production presented
• 1 Arkansas full-length premiere
• 4 choreographers added to the repertory
• 1 internationally celebrated pianist presented, in addition to concerts featuring the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
• 1 historic museum transformed into a performance venue
• 1 new performance venue christened in North Little Rock
• 1 out-of-state tour presented
• 200+ students trained at the School for Dance
• 326 community cast performers, ages 6–80+
• 6 new board members welcomed
• 3 visiting stagers hosted
• 2 staff hires

The future of Ballet Arkansas is bigger, bolder, and more ambitious than ever — Stay tuned for exciting updates regarding the 26|27 season, School for Dance, and much more! Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay in the loop: https://balletarkansas.salsalabs.org/subscribe/index.htm

Pictured: Company Artist, Lauren Yordanich. Photo Courtesy

We’re thrilled to announce that Emma Fridenmaker will be joining Ballet Arkansas this season as a Company Artist! Emma b...
05/18/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Emma Fridenmaker will be joining Ballet Arkansas this season as a Company Artist!

Emma brings talent and a vibrant stage presence with her, and we can’t wait for audiences to experience her work this season. Please join us in welcoming her to Ballet Arkansas in the comments!

Please join us in welcoming Karen Lopes de Avila to Ballet Arkansas as a Company Artist for the 26|27 season! We are thr...
05/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming Karen Lopes de Avila to Ballet Arkansas as a Company Artist for the 26|27 season!

We are thrilled to have her artistry and passion joining BA and can’t wait to see her light up the stage this season. Help us welcome her in the comments!

Please join us in welcoming incoming Company Artist Kirsten Rye to Ballet Arkansas for the 26|27 Season!Kirsten is one o...
05/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming incoming Company Artist Kirsten Rye to Ballet Arkansas for the 26|27 Season!

Kirsten is one of several new faces joining the ranks of Ballet Arkansas as we prepare for the season. We are thrilled to welcome her to Little Rock and cannot wait for our audiences to experience her artistry on stage.

Welcome to Ballet Arkansas, Kirsten!

📸: John Smith

Thank you AY Magazine
05/12/2026

Thank you AY Magazine

Ballet Arkansas has announced its 2026-27 season, featuring world premieres, reimagined classics and a brand-new audience experience series.

Summer Intensive Faculty Spotlight: Kimmary Williams Back by popular demand, we're pleased to welcome Kimmary Williams b...
05/12/2026

Summer Intensive Faculty Spotlight: Kimmary Williams
Back by popular demand, we're pleased to welcome Kimmary Williams back to our roster of summer guest faculty! A highly popular teacher, Kimmary will teach both weeks of the Summer Intensive @ BA!

See what our students are saying....
"Her class is the best ever!," "She my favorite summer teacher of anywhere I've been!," "Soo much fun, and tough!" "Everyone is asking when you will bring her back!"

About Kimmary:
Ms. Williams' career as a professional dancer began with Twyla Tharp where she toured extensively throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. She appeared in the feature film “Hair” with choreography by Twyla Tharp. Additionally, she has performed with The Connecticut Ballet, Halby Dance Theatre, Spectrum Dance Theatre and American Contemporary Ballet. In 1981 Ms. Williams attained her Maestro Cecchetti Diploma. Her teaching credits include holding prominent posts at the Connecticut Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Princeton Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Ballet Austin, Pittsburgh Youth Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and the Edinburgh International Festival. Ms. Williams served as co-artistic director of Southold Dance Theatre. Williams and her husband established and developed their own professional ballet school, Central Maryland Youth Ballet, from 2004-2024. Most recently she worked with Ballet Arkansas as a guest company teacher and ballet mistress for the 24|25 season. Kimmary has had the pleasure of being a guest faculty member of the Cecchetti Council of America's International Summer School since 1995.

Help us show our excitement for Kimmary's return in the comments below!

Pictured teaching at the CCA International Summer School.

05/09/2026

Guests are seating for this afternoon’s 3:00 pm performance of “Spring Serenade,” the year-end costumed showcase for the Ballet Arkansas School for Dance. Join us this afternoon and again at 7:00 pm at uaptccharts for a celebration of our student’s training, artistry, and dedication. Free to the public.

Tax-deductible donations in support of School for Dance performances and outreach events may be made to www.balletarkansas.org/donate.

✨ANNOUNCING THE 26|27 SEA*ON - Experience motion that moves you.From bold world premieres and beloved stories and treasu...
05/08/2026

✨ANNOUNCING THE 26|27 SEA*ON - Experience motion that moves you.

From bold world premieres and beloved stories and treasured family traditions, the 26|27 Season is filled with energy, artistry, imagination, and unforgettable moments.

Featuring:
The Great Gatsby — A World Premiere
The Nutcracker Spectacular with the A*O
The Sleeping Beauty
RE: MIX
Don Quixote: A La Mancha Love Story
SPOTLIGHT — Our brand-new community engagement series

This dynamic season celebrates the power of dance to connect, inspire, and transform communities across Arkansas through breathtaking performances, innovative collaborations, and meaningful audience experiences. Additional details, venues, and special collaborations will continue to be announced throughout June, with tickets officially going on sale July 1st! Learn more at www.balletarkansas.org/tickets.

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