08/28/2026
A gorgeous moment frozen in time of Principal dancer Sarah wearing Virtisse ♥️🖤 take during Showcase 2026 Chandler Center for the Arts
Ballet Etudes
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Since 1987, it has been the intent of Ballet Etudes to realistically duplicate the experiences of a
Ballet Etudes was created by Sharon Seder Meko in 1986 to fulfill the artistic needs of serious young dancers who desire performing opportunities of the highest caliber. Company members are selected through open auditions by a panel of adjudicators each August, and if selected, the dancers strive to meet the same high artistic standards of a professional company in their dance training, rehearsals
08/28/2026
08/26/2026
Did you know? Our Company members do so much more than The Nutcracker! 🩰✨
Beyond our annual full-length spring production, dancers ages 10–18 take the stage all across the valley. We’re especially thrilled to join The Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall - Phoenix with Julie Desbordes this season for their Symphony for the Schools series in October, November, and January
Combination: Astrit Zejnati
Pianist: Lincoln Wright
08/20/2026
The dancers LOVED this fun combination by company rehearsal director and academy instructor Astrit Zejnati during company auditions held two weeks ago. And special shoutout to resident accompanist Lincoln Wright for helping to keep up the dancers’ energy!
08/11/2026
Calling all dancers! 🩰 Join the magic of the holiday season and audition for The Nutcracker with Ballet Etudes.
We are looking for dancers aged 7-18 to join our upcoming production. Don’t miss your chance to perform in this beloved classic!
📅 Date: Saturday, August 22
📍 Location: Ballet Etudes in Mesa, Arizona
➡️ Details & Registration: www.balletetudes.net/auditions
Tag a dancer who would love to be part of this magical tradition! ✨
08/11/2026
Tickets to The Nutcracker are on sale now for performances at both Chandler Center for the Arts and Mesa Arts Center 🎟️
Join Ballet Etudes as we celebrate the 40th year of our beloved holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. Clara’s magical journey unfolds with larger-than-life mice, sparkling snow scenes, delightful dancing treats, and the radiant Sugar Plum Fairy. Filled with beautiful costumes, memorable choreography, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this treasured production captures the wonder and joy of the season.
This project is supported in part by a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona.
08/11/2026
.ldana and Sarah both wearing Virtisse displaying their technique during Saturday’s company auditions! M***e to everyone who attended!
➡️ Don’t forget that we will be holding auditions for THE NUTCRACKER for ages 7-18 on Saturday, August 22! Click the link in bio for details and to register online.
Combination: Astrit Zejnati
Pianist: Lincoln Wright
08/05/2026
On Wednesdays we wear pink (tutus) 🩷
(📸 Chloe grace in R-Class America // © Ballet Etudes, photo by Kellan Meko )
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