Peoria Ballet Company

Peoria Ballet Company Art that Moves This performance has been a Peoria tradition for more than 45 years! Each season also features a full-length theater production in the spring.

Peoria Ballet is a non-profit organization celebrating 60 years of providing the finest in dance performance and dance education to Central Illinois. Our annual production of The Nutcracker features live orchestra music, professional guest artists from NYC dancing the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier, and more than 100 of the Academy’s own dancers. The Peoria Ballet also collaborates with other arts and non-profit organizations in an effort to ensure the art of dance continues to be strong and vibrant in the community. Peoria Ballet is housed in a 12,000 square foot facility with four modern studios, a costume shop, and extensive prop storage. We offer classical ballet instruction for children ages 3 and up, including a pre-professional program for students interested in pursuing dance as a career. In addition to ballet, we offer modern, tap, hip hop, jazz, contemporary and adult ballet classes for all levels of students.

09/15/2026

Just casually waiting for The Nutcracker casting to be announced TOMORROW! 👀

Our studios (and camera roll!) have been busy!! 📸So much fun and so many sweet moments these past couple of weeks. Anoth...
09/12/2026

Our studios (and camera roll!) have been busy!! 📸

So much fun and so many sweet moments these past couple of weeks. Another year of dance is underway! 🤍🩰

We loved being part of Go Gold Day at OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois! 💛 It was such a special morning spreading som...
09/08/2026

We loved being part of Go Gold Day at OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois! 💛 It was such a special morning spreading some joy through dance with patients and their families.

Seeing our young dancers perform is one of our favorite parts of The Nutcracker ✨😍At Peoria Ballet, all registered stude...
09/08/2026

Seeing our young dancers perform is one of our favorite parts of The Nutcracker ✨😍

At Peoria Ballet, all registered students (ages 5 & up) have the opportunity to dance on the Peoria Civic Center stage and be part of a beloved holiday tradition in our community.

Sign-up for a class today, and join this year’s cast of over 100+ dancers! Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime memory ❤️

All smiles because it’s the first day of classes, and we know what that means…back dancing with our friends!!! ❤️We’re s...
08/24/2026

All smiles because it’s the first day of classes, and we know what that means…back dancing with our friends!!! ❤️

We’re so excited to kick off another season and hope you join us! The fall semester starts today, but enrollment for our 2026-2027 academy year is open year round. Give us a call or stop in to learn more - we would love to help you find the perfect class.

📸 by Scott Carnahan

Come dance with us this fall! Enrollment for our 2026-2027 academy year is underway and we’d love to help you find the p...
08/02/2026

Come dance with us this fall! Enrollment for our 2026-2027 academy year is underway and we’d love to help you find the perfect class for your dancer.

Whether you’re a young beginner or experienced dancer, we offer classes for ages 3 & up in all styles and levels: ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, modern and more!! 🩰💃🏻🪩

The semester starts on Monday, August 24. Visit our website to learn more!

📸 by Scott Carnahan

So many sweet moments from Tutu Tuesday at OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois! 🩰
07/14/2026

So many sweet moments from Tutu Tuesday at OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois! 🩰

It’s showtime!!! ✨🦢TODAY is the day to experience Swan Lake, with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score played live by the Peoria S...
05/02/2026

It’s showtime!!! ✨🦢

TODAY is the day to experience Swan Lake, with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score played live by the Peoria Symphony Orchestra 👏

Special ticket offer: Take advantage of 50% OFF select seats. This is your sign to join us at the Peoria Civic Center at 2pm & 7:30pm for this once-in-a-lifetime performance!

Walk up tickets are available at the theater box office starting 1.5 hours before both shows. Or, online on Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.com/peoria-ballet-tickets/artist/887702

📸 by Scott Carnahan

Don’t miss this TOMORROW at 2pm and 7:30pm!!
05/02/2026

Don’t miss this TOMORROW at 2pm and 7:30pm!!

05/01/2026

Behind the curtain of Swan Lake 🤍

The final scene opens to 24 swans emerging from the fog. A visually stunning moment, and a tough breathing act for the dancers!

Watch them “dive” into the fog at the last possible second before the curtain rises. Then, hear the “oohs” and “ahhs” from the audience.

Experience the magic live TOMORROW, May 2, at 2pm & 7:30pm. Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/peoria-ballet-tickets/artist/887702

Address

809 W Detweiller Drive
Peoria, IL
61615

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 2pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 2pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1:30pm

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