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The Bristol Ballet Company offers quality dance education to students ages 12 months and older. "Quick Minds, Strong Feet, and Happy Faces" - Constance Hardinge

09/19/2026

We are excited to host another Community Square Dance on Saturday, September 26 (a week from today!) in partnership with the Birthplace of Country Music Museum! Everyone is welcome to join!

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Bristol Ballet, 330 Buford Street, Bristol, VA

Cost: Free and open to the public, donations appreciated

As part of the event, we are excited to revive Bristol Ballet’s original piece, A Love Letter to Appalachia (choreographed by Moira Frazier Ostrander and Amanda Hairston). This piece is set to Dolly Parton’s classic tune My Tennessee Mountain Home, which we think also applies to the Southwest Virginia side of Bristol! The song utilizes beautiful imagery and nods to Appalachian folk music, crafting a love letter to the region we, and Dolly, call home. We are a truly Appalachian ballet company that is inspired every day by the rich culture of our region, of which Dolly was a notable leader, and we are excited to honor her at this event.

Come dance the night away with us at our Community Square Dance! Bristol Ballet Company dancers will start the night with a performance of the original piece Love Letter to Appalachia, a tribute to our region and to Dolly Parton (set to her song, My Tennessee Mountain Home). Then, Caller Tyler Hughes will lead a short introduction to dance steps, followed by a full square dance with a lively string band led by John Bills.

This event is open to all ages and no experience or partner is required.
Space is limited so sign up to participate soon! Sign up now at https://www.tixr.com/e/198434

We hope you join us!

Photo credit: David Frazier, photos of Love Letter to Appalachia from Bristol Ballet's 75th Anniversary Celebration at Paramount Bristol

09/18/2026

This past June, Bristol Ballet’s Artistic Directors and Director Emeritus had a wonderful experience at the first Keith Lee Dance Summit at the Virginia Center for Creative Arts! Amanda Hairston, Moira Frazier Ostrander, and Michele Plescia participated in a 2 day workshop with Keith Lee, Director of Diversity & Inclusion and Resident Choreographer
at Charlottesville Ballet. We communed with fellow dancers, teachers, visual artists, videographers, and photographers and had a wonderful experience building something new together! We wanted to share the Collabortory video created at the Summit, made by filmmakers Phillip G. Spinner and Susan Saandholland, which documents the experience. It was a wonderful gathering!

Thank you to Keith Lee, VCCA, Charlottesville Ballet, and all of the participants for such a creatively refreshing experience. Stay tuned for more to come from this partnership and community!

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbysgtlcD1Y

09/17/2026

Nutcracker Ticket Discounts - Get your tickets NOW!
❄️ 10% OFF when you purchase by October 1
Bristol Ballet presents The Nutcracker! Bristol Ballet’s interpretation of these timeless classic takes place at the Paramount Bristol stage for three performances: Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. EST, and Dec. 12 at 12 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. EST.
Now in their 78th season, Bristol Ballet cordially invites you and your family to celebrate a beloved family holiday tradition by attending the company’s performance of “The Nutcracker” in Historic Downtown Bristol this December.
Photo Credit: Richard Mink
Please visit the following websites for tickets and information:
Paramount Bristol (December 11th and 12th): https://paramountbristol.org/event/the-nutcracker-2026/

09/16/2026

We are excited to introduce our Company Dancers for the 2026-2027 Season one more time with our group studio shot!

Left to right standing: Cora Stockner, McKinleigh Dewar, Addison Camper

Left to right kneeling: Sara Burriss, Annleigh Woodward, Bella Brown, Victoria Stawnyczyj, McKeon Mumpower

Photo credit: David Frazier

Don't miss your chance to see these talented dancers on stage at our upcoming performances! Early bird tickets for the Nutcracker are available now at https://paramountbristol.org/event/the-nutcracker-2026/ and early bird tickets for Coppelia are available at https://paramountbristol.org/event/coppelia/. We hope you join us! 🩰

09/14/2026

We are excited to host another Community Square Dance on Saturday, September 26 in partnership with the Birthplace of Country Music Museum! Everyone is welcome to join!

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Bristol Ballet, 330 Buford Street, Bristol, VA
Cost: Free and open to the public, donations appreciated

As part of the event, we are excited to revive Bristol Ballet’s original piece, A Love Letter to Appalachia (choreographed by Moira Frazier Ostrander and Amanda Hairston). This piece is set to Dolly Parton’s classic tune My Tennessee Mountain Home, which we think also applies to the Southwest Virginia side of Bristol! The song utilizes beautiful imagery and nods to Appalachian folk music, crafting a love letter to the region we, and Dolly, call home. We are a truly Appalachian ballet company that is inspired every day by the rich culture of our region, of which Dolly was a notable leader, and we are excited to honor her at this event.

Come dance the night away with us at our Community Square Dance! Bristol Ballet Company dancers will start the night with a performance of the original piece Love Letter to Appalachia, a tribute to our region and to Dolly Parton (set to her song, My Tennessee Mountain Home). Then, Caller Tyler Hughes will lead a short introduction to dance steps, followed by a full square dance with a lively string band led by John Bills.

This event is open to all ages and no experience or partner is required.
Space is limited so sign up to participate soon! Sign up now at https://www.tixr.com/e/198434

We hope you join us!

Photo credit: David Frazier, photos of Love Letter to Appalachia from Bristol Ballet's 75th Anniversary Celebration at Paramount Bristol

09/12/2026

Meet our Trainee Company Dancers for the 2026-2027 Season!

Kneeling left to right: Victoria Stawnyczyj, Bella Brown
Standing left to right: Annleigh Woodward, McKeon Mumpower, Sara Burriss

Photo credit: David Frazier

Don't miss your chance to see these talented dancers on stage at our upcoming performances! Early bird tickets for the Nutcracker are available now at https://paramountbristol.org/event/the-nutcracker-2026/ and early bird tickets for Coppelia are available at https://paramountbristol.org/event/coppelia/. We hope you join us! 🩰

09/10/2026

Meet our Senior Company dancers for the 2026-2027 Season!

Front row left to right: Addison Camper, McKinleigh Dewar, Cora Stockner

Photo credit: David Frazier

Don't miss your chance to see these talented dancers on stage at our upcoming performances! Early bird tickets for the Nutcracker are available now at https://paramountbristol.org/event/the-nutcracker-2026/ and early bird tickets for Coppelia are available at https://paramountbristol.org/event/coppelia/. We hope you join us! 🩰

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330 Buford Street
Bristol, VA
24201

Telephone

+12766696051

Website

http://www.bristolballet.org/

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