Ballet Arts Ensemble

05/31/2026

Our dancers had their annual photoshoot today for our 2026-2027 season! We can’t wait to see the final photos and we’re already counting down the days until we’re back in the studio. But first - summer vacation!! 🤩

05/02/2026

We had some new faces in the studio today…It was “Bring A Friend To Dance Day”! What a fabulous way to end our season and such a fun day for our last class before auditions tomorrow. All of our dancer’s friends were such good sports and deserve a standing ovation 🤩👏🏻🩰

04/18/2026

Are you attending our Sunday performance of “Ready for Takeoff?” Or simply looking for a delicious meal out?

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04/16/2026

Ready for Takeoff? Our Spring Concert is approaching quickly + we couldn’t be more excited!

Saturday, April 18 @ 1:00p & 6:00p
Sunday, April 19 @ 1:00p
Epic Center | Wellspring Theatre

Tickets available through the link in our bio, or
balletartsensemble.org - limited seating available!

See you there!

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04/16/2026

Only 2 more days until our dancers hit the stage in our Spring Concert, “Ready for Takeoff!” We are so excited to present this mixed repertoire performance to our community. Limited seats available, so grab your tickets soon via the link in our bio! 🎟️

April 18 | 1:00p & 6:00p
April 19 | 1:00p
Epic Center: Cori Terry Theatre

See you there! 🩰

04/08/2026

Ready for takeoff? We are boarding for our Spring Concert in only a weekend away!✈️🩰Our dancers have been working hard in rehearsals since the beginning of the year and can’t wait to show off their hard work. We are excited to be partnering with Wellspring and Western Michigan University to make this show possible! Lots of fun and new pieces you truly won’t want to miss. Get your tickets before they’re gone!✨

03/30/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved founder, Jerre James.

Jerre was a true force in the world of dance within our community and beyond. Her vision and passion led her to co-found Ballet Arts Ensemble in 1982 alongside Bette Joachimi. Her lasting legacy continues to thrive today, having shaped countless lives and the artistic landscape of Kalamazoo.

We are profoundly grateful for her foundational work and enduring inspiration. Jerre's spirit, talent, and dedication have touched countless lives and left an incredible mark on the arts. Ballet Arts Ensemble proudly carries on her vision, a testament to her enduring legacy.

View Jerre James's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

03/25/2026

Our dancers took their yearly field trip this past weekend! This is an opportunity given to the dancers to see a performance from a professional company every year.✨

This weekend, they drove up to Grand Rapids to see Deos Contemporary Ballet in their EMBER Series 26! Our dancers were able to watch the end of company class and do a meet and greet with the performers prior to the show. They loved learning from and watching these professionals! Thank you for sharing insight with our dancers and for a wonderful performance! 🫶

03/09/2026

Spring is in the air, and our Spring Concert tickets are now available for purchase! Visit baetickets.org or follow the link in our bio to purchase yours! We are thrilled to be performing at the intimate Wellspring Cori Terry theatre, so grab your seats before they’re gone! You don’t want to miss this spectacular mixed repertory performance with gorgeous new costumes and music that will have you jumping out of your seat! 🩰

03/09/2026

What an honor to perform for you, Kalamazoo! So proud of our company members in their stellar performance this afternoon! Stay tuned… Spring Concert tickets go on sale tomorrow, 3/9!