Texas Ballet Theater School

We’re welcoming one of our own back to the studio! Join acclaimed dancer Betsy McBride for an exclusive Master Class at the TBTS Preston Center Studio on Friday, September 4, from 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Originally from Coppell, Texas, Betsy trained at Texas Ballet Theater’s School before joining the company under Ben Stevenson, OBE. From 2007–2015, she rose through the ranks to become a TBT Principal Dancer. She later joined American Ballet Theatre, where she was promoted to Soloist in 2022.

With an impressive career spanning classical, contemporary, and international stages, Betsy brings a wealth of artistry and experience to the studio. Now, she’s returning to North Texas to share her knowledge with the next generation of dancers.

TBTS Advanced students ages 13+ and local dancers are invited to join us!

📍 TBTS Preston Center Studio
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from a dancer who knows exactly where your training can take you. Register here: https://loom.ly/-1l1l_4

Our students are at the heart of everything we do. 💙

Tomorrow, Early Giving begins for —and we’re inviting our TBT School community to come together to support the next generation of dancers.

Your gift helps create opportunities for students to grow their technique, confidence, creativity, and love of dance. It helps us bring exceptional training to more young people and ensure that the arts remain an important part of their lives.

Our goal is $50,000. Our hope is to give even more students the opportunity to discover what they can become.

Let’s Raise the Barre together. 🩰

Make an early gift tomorrow and invest in the future of our students.
Give here -> https://loom.ly/6JB6i9Q

Tomorrow, we Raise the Barre for the Next Generation. 🩰

Early Giving for begins tomorrow, and we’re working together to raise $50,000 for the future of dance education at Texas Ballet Theater School.

Your support helps students build technique, confidence, discipline, and creativity—and gives more young people the opportunity to discover what’s possible through dance.

For every student who dreams, learns, grows, and dances with us, your support makes a difference. 💙

To make a gift this North Texas Giving Day, visit https://loom.ly/6JB6i9Q

Class is back in session! 🩰✨

After returning to the studio, we’re already feeling the excitement of a new year at Texas Ballet Theater School. New goals, new friendships, new challenges—and so many moments to look forward to.

From Nutcracker auditions and performances to competitions, classes, rehearsals and everything in between, there’s a lot to be excited about in the months ahead.

And if you haven’t joined us yet, it’s not too late! We’re just getting started, and there’s still time to find your class and be part of the year ahead.

Whether you’re taking your first steps in ballet or working toward your next big goal, we can’t wait to dance with you. ❤️

Come join us for an incredible year of dance!

TBT is proud to welcome award-winning choreographer and former Pacific Northwest Ballet soloist Price Suddarth as School Principal of TBT School’s Dallas location at Preston Center.

With a distinguished career in professional ballet, choreography, and dance education, Price brings valuable artistic expertise and perspective to TBT School as we continue to grow our programs and serve the next generation of dancers throughout North Texas.

Read the full press release: https://texasballettheater.org/news/price-suddarth-appointment/

✨ Curious if ballet is the right fit for your child?

Now's the perfect time to find out. From August 10–30, new students can enjoy a FREE Trial Class at Texas Ballet Theater School!

Whether your little one is taking their very first ballet class, your child is ready to build confidence and technique, or your teen is looking for high-quality training, we'd love to welcome them into the studio.

🩰 One FREE trial class for new students
📅 August 10–30
📍 Dallas | Fort Worth | Richardson

Classes are available for dancers of all ages and experience levels, but spots fill quickly—reserve yours today!
More info at https://loom.ly/s8IVhyw

🎄🩰 Nutcracker auditions are coming up soon! Young dancers, this is your chance to be part of the holiday magic of Texas Ballet Theater's The Nutcracker. Texas Ballet Theater School students are invited to join us this September to audition for a chance to be a part of this timeless holiday tradition.

Mark your calendars!
Fort Worth: September 12th
Dallas Preston Center: September 13
Richardson: September 13

We hope to see you at auditions this season!

📩 Visit https://texasballettheater.org/tbt-school/ for audition details and requirements.

We're still thinking about our Adult Performance Ensemble show from a few weeks ago. These dancers put in the work and it showed! SLAY 😌💅🏻💋

Wishing you were up there too? Here's your chance: a brand-new season of the Adult Performance Ensemble kicks off this August. Whether you're returning to dance or stepping into the spotlight for the first time, there's a place for you.

🔗 Head to https://texasballettheater.org/tbt-school/to learn more and join us this season!

That's a wrap on our 2026 Summer Intensive. 🩰 Today was extra special as our students took the stage for the very first performance ever held in our brand new Dance Lab, a historic moment for TBT.

Weeks of hard work, growth, and artistry, all leading to this. 💫 We could not be more proud of every dancer who gave it their all this summer.

Here's to the first of many performances in this new space.

Strength. Precision. Performance. 💪🏻🔥
Our Summer Intensive men’s variation class is putting in the work as they prepare for the Summer Intensive Showcase, now just over a week away. We can't wait to see them take the stage!