A.V.A. Ballet Theatre

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. July 15 and 16 at the Robert Z Hawkins Amphitheater.

The Biggest Little Ballet Company In The World®

The 2022 Season

The Beauty and the Beast with the Reno Phil April 23 and 24, 2022 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

Vortex the Ballet that Rocks. Swan Lake September 17 and 18 with the Reno Phil at the Pioneer Center. The Nutcracker December 9-11 with the Reno Phil at the Pioneer Center.

BALLET MEETS BASEBALL:A Night at the Ballpark for A.V.A. Ballet TheatreJoin us for a fun-filled evening as the grace of ...
06/22/2026

BALLET MEETS BASEBALL:
A Night at the Ballpark for A.V.A. Ballet Theatre
Join us for a fun-filled evening as the grace of ballet meets the thrill of baseball! Support the A.V.A. Ballet Theatre, the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno, by attending a special Aces Baseball game fundraiser.
Date: Tuesday July 7, 2026
Time: 6:35 pm
Location: Greater Nevada Field, Reno, Nevada
Purchase: Tickets now - order here:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/Avaballet27
Why: Give back to the community while enjoying America's favorite pastime.
• Support the Arts: Half of each ticket sold through our special fundraiser will directly benefit A.V.A. Ballet Theatre, a local non-profit.
• Great Baseball: Watch the Reno Aces take on the Round Rock Express in an action-packed game!
• A Fun Night Out For the Whole Family: family, friends, and colleagues can join this night of entertainment, laughter, and community spirit!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us hit a home run for the arts in Reno! See less

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Summer Dance CampGuest Professional Instructor Ballet West’s Heather ThackerayA.V.A. Ballet Theatr...
06/15/2026

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Summer Dance Camp

Guest Professional Instructor Ballet West’s Heather Thackeray

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre will be holding its annual summer dance camp June 22– June 26, 2026. This dance camp is designed for students ages 10 years of age and older who have had previous ballet training. The dance camp includes instruction in ballet and pointe variations.
Explore and refine your ballet abilities with A.V.A. Ballet Theatre’s essential daily workshops. Designed for a beginner to advanced ballet student, daily workshops will give you a glimpse of what it is like to train exclusively with a professional dancer. Each level is designed to teach ballet technique, performance choreography, and contemporary dance.
Heather Thackeray was named Ballet West Campus Principal in July 2020; prior Ms. Thackeray served as the Ballet West Student Ballet Master and Academy Artistic Liaison. Ms. Thackeray has enjoyed over three decades of association with Ballet West. Her first experience with the company was as a child performer in The Nutcracker. She became a student in the Ballet West Academy, and then accepted a contract to join the company in 1991. Toward the end of her performing career, Ms. Thackeray transitioned to the artistic staff as the assistant to the artistic director. She is a well-respected master teacher and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Utah.
Dance camp classes are held Monday through Friday at the Conservatory of Movement 73 West Plumb Lane - Reno, Nevada. Students ages 10 to 14 will learn ballet technique and choreography. The afternoon session is for advanced students and includes ballet technique and pointe/variations. Parents are invited to the last day of class to observe and meet the instructor.
Monday June 22nd through Friday June 26th
10:00am – 11:30am – 10-14 years of age (Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5)
Noon – 2;30pm 13+ years of age (Majors) – En Pointe

BALLET MEETS BASEBALL:A Night at the Ballpark for A.V.A. Ballet TheatreJoin us for a fun-filled evening as the grace of ...
06/09/2026

BALLET MEETS BASEBALL:

A Night at the Ballpark for A.V.A. Ballet Theatre

Join us for a fun-filled evening as the grace of ballet meets the thrill of baseball! Support the A.V.A. Ballet Theatre, the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno, by attending a special Aces Baseball game fundraiser.

Date: Tuesday July 7, 2026
Time: 6:35 pm
Location: Greater Nevada Field, Reno, Nevada
Purchase: Tickets now - order here:

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Avaballet27

Why: Give back to the community while enjoying America's favorite pastime.
• Support the Arts: Half of each ticket sold through our special fundraiser will directly benefit A.V.A. Ballet Theatre, a local non-profit.
• Great Baseball: Watch the Reno Aces take on the Round Rock Express in an action-packed game!
• A Fun Night Out For the Whole Family: family, friends, and colleagues can join this night of entertainment, laughter, and community spirit!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us hit a home run for the arts in Reno!

This is our board member Steve Trounday's PBS Reno column on the Conservatory of MOvement.
06/05/2026

This is our board member Steve Trounday's PBS Reno column on the Conservatory of MOvement.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Summer Dance CampGuest Professional Instructor Ballet West’s Heather ThackerayA.V.A. Ballet Theatr...
06/01/2026

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Summer Dance Camp
Guest Professional Instructor Ballet West’s Heather Thackeray
A.V.A. Ballet Theatre will be holding its annual summer dance camp June 22– June 26, 2026. This dance camp is designed for students ages 10 years of age and older who have had previous ballet training. The dance camp includes instruction in ballet and pointe variations.
Explore and refine your ballet abilities with A.V.A. Ballet Theatre’s essential daily workshops. Designed for a beginner to advanced ballet student, daily workshops will give you a glimpse of what it is like to train exclusively with a professional dancer. Each level is designed to teach ballet technique, performance choreography, and contemporary dance.
Heather Thackeray was named Ballet West Campus Principal in July 2020; prior Ms. Thackeray served as the Ballet West Student Ballet Master and Academy Artistic Liaison. Ms. Thackeray has enjoyed over three decades of association with Ballet West. Her first experience with the company was as a child performer in The Nutcracker. She became a student in the Ballet West Academy, and then accepted a contract to join the company in 1991. Toward the end of her performing career, Ms. Thackeray transitioned to the artistic staff as the assistant to the artistic director. She is a well-respected master teacher and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Utah.
Dance camp classes are held Monday through Friday at the Conservatory of Movement 73 West Plumb Lane - Reno, Nevada. Students ages 10 to 14 will learn ballet technique and choreography. The afternoon session is for advanced students and includes ballet technique and pointe/variations. Parents are invited to the last day of class to observe and meet the instructor.
Monday June 22nd through Friday June 26th
10:00am – 11:30am – 10-14 years of age (Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5)
Noon – 2;30pm 13+ years of age (Majors) – En Pointe
Please check level you will be attending
___Level I session $250
___Level II session $300
A single drop-in fee is $70 and only available for the senior/advanced dancers (Level II)

Sleeping Beauty Auditions Today!!!A.V.A. Ballet Theatre will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of Sleeping...
05/31/2026

Sleeping Beauty Auditions Today!!!

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty, a classic favorite choreographed by artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne.

Auditions will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Conservatory of Movement 73 West Plumb Lane, Reno, Nevada 89509 Auditions will be held at the following times:

Sleeping Beauty

• 9 and 10 years of age – 11:00am to 11:30am
• 11 and 12 years of age – 11:30am to Noon
• 13 and 14 years of age – Noon to 12:30pm
• Corps de ballet (Must be en pointe) 12:30pm to 1:15pm

$20.00 Audition fee per person

Rehearsals will begin the first of August for Sleeping Beauty.

Sleeping Beauty will be performed at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts September 19th and 20th with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra.

For more information please contact (775) 762-5165.

Sleeping Beauty Auditions TomorrowA.V.A. Ballet Theatre will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of Sleeping...
05/30/2026

Sleeping Beauty Auditions Tomorrow

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty, a classic favorite choreographed by artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne.

Auditions will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Conservatory of Movement 73 West Plumb Lane, Reno, Nevada 89509 Auditions will be held at the following times:

Sleeping Beauty

• 9 and 10 years of age – 11:00am to 11:30am
• 11 and 12 years of age – 11:30am to Noon
• 13 and 14 years of age – Noon to 12:30pm
• Corps de ballet (Must be en pointe) 12:30pm to 1:15pm

$20.00 Audition fee per person

Rehearsals will begin the first of August for Sleeping Beauty.

Sleeping Beauty will be performed at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts September 19th and 20th with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra.

For more information please contact (775) 762-5165.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Summer Dance CampGuest Professional Instructor Ballet West’s Heather ThackerayA.V.A. Ballet Theatr...
05/27/2026

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Summer Dance Camp

Guest Professional Instructor Ballet West’s Heather Thackeray

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre will be holding its annual summer dance camp June 22– June 26, 2026. This dance camp is designed for students ages 10 years of age and older who have had previous ballet training. The dance camp includes instruction in ballet and pointe variations.
Explore and refine your ballet abilities with A.V.A. Ballet Theatre’s essential daily workshops. Designed for a beginner to advanced ballet student, daily workshops will give you a glimpse of what it is like to train exclusively with a professional dancer. Each level is designed to teach ballet technique, performance choreography, and contemporary dance.
Heather Thackeray was named Ballet West Campus Principal in July 2020; prior Ms. Thackeray served as the Ballet West Student Ballet Master and Academy Artistic Liaison. Ms. Thackeray has enjoyed over three decades of association with Ballet West. Her first experience with the company was as a child performer in The Nutcracker. She became a student in the Ballet West Academy, and then accepted a contract to join the company in 1991. Toward the end of her performing career, Ms. Thackeray transitioned to the artistic staff as the assistant to the artistic director. She is a well-respected master teacher and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Utah.
Dance camp classes are held Monday through Friday at the Conservatory of Movement 73 West Plumb Lane - Reno, Nevada. Students ages 10 to 14 will learn ballet technique and choreography. The afternoon session is for advanced students and includes ballet technique and pointe/variations. Parents are invited to the last day of class to observe and meet the instructor.
Monday June 22nd through Friday June 26th
10:00am – 11:30am – 10-14 years of age (Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5)
Noon – 2;30pm 13+ years of age (Majors) – En Pointe
Please check level you will be attending
___Level I session $250 - $10 Off If Paid By May 1st
___Level II session $300 - $10 Off If Paid By May 1st
A single drop-in fee is $70 and only available for the senior/advanced dancers (Level II)

Sleeping Beauty AuditionsA.V.A. Ballet Theatre will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty, ...
05/18/2026

Sleeping Beauty Auditions

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty, a classic favorite choreographed by artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne.

Auditions will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Conservatory of Movement 73 West Plumb Lane, Reno, Nevada 89509 Auditions will be held at the following times:

Sleeping Beauty

• 9 and 10 years of age – 11:00am to 11:30am
• 11 and 12 years of age – 11:30am to Noon
• 13 and 14 years of age – Noon to 12:30pm
• Corps de ballet (Must be en pointe) 12:30pm to 1:15pm

$20.00 Audition fee per person

Rehearsals will begin the first of August for Sleeping Beauty.

Sleeping Beauty will be performed at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts September 19th and 20th with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra.

For more information please contact (775) 762-5165.

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