Madison Ballet

Madison Ballet Madison Ballet, resident of the Overture Center, is a professional ballet company and school.

2026 Nutcracker Community & School Auditions!We are thrilled to announce that auditions for Madison Ballet’s The Nutcrac...
08/25/2026

2026 Nutcracker Community & School Auditions!

We are thrilled to announce that auditions for Madison Ballet’s The Nutcracker are now open! We’re looking for dancers to help bring this timeless holiday classic to life on stage. Whether you’re dreaming of dancing in the Land of Sweets, being a guest at the Stahlbaum party, or stepping on stage for the first time, this is your chance to be part of the magic!

❄ Audition Date: Saturday, September 12th
❄ Location: Madison Ballet Studios (6734 Odana Rd.)
❄ Register now: Pre-registration is required to audition visit our website to register or click link in bio



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You’re invited to join us!Celebrate 45 Years with Madison Ballet!The curtain is rising on a season unlike any other. Exp...
08/14/2026

You’re invited to join us!

Celebrate 45 Years with Madison Ballet!
The curtain is rising on a season unlike any other. Experience breathtaking performances, exciting world premieres, live music, and the extraordinary artistry that has made Madison Ballet a cultural cornerstone for 45 years.

You can purchase tickets starting today and be part of this historic anniversary season. Every performance is an opportunity to celebrate, be inspired, and witness the future of ballet coming into view.

Reserve your seats now for the 2026-2027 season — this is a season you won’t want to miss.

Ticket link in bio or visit MADISONBALLET.org you can also purchase tickets via Overture Center for the Arts or visit their box office in person when in the downtown area.

Graphic Design: Nicole Welch
Photo 1: Ellen Crane
Photo 2: Darren Lee
Photo 3,5 & 6: Tom Davenport
Photo 4: Monika Ford

🚨 UPDATE🚨 Thank you to all who have contributed to our 45 for 45 campaign!21 Days Remain. Help us reach our fundraising ...
08/10/2026

🚨 UPDATE🚨
Thank you to all who have contributed to our 45 for 45 campaign!

21 Days Remain.

Help us reach our fundraising goal by August 31st.

Donate today via link in bio (takes you to our website Donate page)

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You’re invited to join us!Madison Ballet’s 45th Anniversary Season: Coming Into View is about to take center stage, and ...
08/06/2026

You’re invited to join us!

Madison Ballet’s 45th Anniversary Season: Coming Into View is about to take center stage, and you won’t want to miss a moment.

Season tickets go on sale one week from tomorrow—Friday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m.

Visit our website to see the full line up of programs we have coming for our 26/27 season.

Photo by Ellen Crane

🚨 UPDATE🚨 Thanks to all 45 for 45 donors!We’ve made great progress on our 45 for 45 matching campaign. We appreciate all...
07/28/2026

🚨 UPDATE🚨
Thanks to all 45 for 45 donors!

We’ve made great progress on our 45 for 45 matching campaign. We appreciate all of you who has helped us get closer to our $45,000 goal. You have 35 more days to double your impact before August 31, 2026. Every gift makes a difference!

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To honor our 45th Anniversary Season, we are launching our 45 for 45 Campaign with a goal of raising $45,000 in 45 days,...
07/17/2026

To honor our 45th Anniversary Season, we are launching our 45 for 45 Campaign with a goal of raising $45,000 in 45 days, August 31, 2026. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, every gift made before the end of our fiscal year will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of your support. (Donation link in bio or you can mail checks in directly)

Your gift helps bring unforgettable performances to the stage, nurtures the next generation of dancers, expands community programs, and ensures that ballet remains vibrant, welcoming, and accessible for everyone.

Whether you’ve joined us for The Nutcracker, discovered a new contemporary work, delved into our collaborations with Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra or watched a young dancer take their first bow, you’ve been part of our journey. Now, I’m inviting you to help secure our future.

Please make your gift today and help us unlock the full $45,000 match. Together, we can celebrate 45 remarkable years while investing in the artists, students, and audiences who will shape the next 45.

Thank you for believing in Madison Ballet. I look forward to celebrating this special season with you.

With gratitude,
Ja’ Malik

Thank you to each of our beautiful Artist of for an amazing 44th SEASON!To our outstanding Artistic Director & Rehears...
05/10/2026

Thank you to each of our beautiful Artist of for an amazing 44th SEASON!

To our outstanding Artistic Director & Rehearsal Director Thank you for your leadership.

Many many Artistic highs throughout this season
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Much More Work To Be Done But the Road Is Bright Ahead!

Thank you to all my guest choreographers season .quan Endalyn Taylor & Heinz Poll Foundation!

To our stagers & Deb Canuto thank you.

To our amazing production crew thank you 🙏🏾 .design Jarrod Bainter our entire Nutcracker Crew.

for the continued support!

To all our company accompanists & teachers thank you.

To our Board of Directors Thank you!

And THANK YOU to each of our Patrons of Community who attended performances and / or donated !

To & Thank You.

Thank you to all our corporate sponsors for an incredible season Ejvue Foundation Pleasant Rowland Foundation .arts Florian Foundation The Pfeifer Family, your support allows us to do what we do INSPIRE HUMANITY THROUGH THE ARTS!

Here’s to season 45 “Coming Into View”

05/08/2026

Opening Tonight “INNOVATION II”

Featuring 6 World Premiers by our own company artist:
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May 8-10 (4 performances only)
Promenade Hall.

Reserve the remaining seats today via link in our bio, visit our website or purchase directly at the Overture Center box office!

You don’t want to miss this amazing season finale!

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Friday May 8th is Opening Night!Experience the bold future of ballet, LIVE!!This Friday, May 8, Madison Ballet closes it...
05/04/2026

Friday May 8th is Opening Night!

Experience the bold future of ballet, LIVE!!

This Friday, May 8, Madison Ballet closes its 44th season with Innovation II, a thrilling evening of world premiere works created by the artists you love, now stepping into the spotlight as choreographers.

Six new ballets. One unforgettable night.

Featuring original choreography by:
Eric Stith III, Ben Rose, James Wainwright, Gianna DeMassio, Sarah Martin, and Charlotte Junge

This program is a rare chance to witness the creative voices shaping the next era of ballet, right here in Madison.

Why you need to be there:
* World premieres you won’t see anywhere else
* Intimate, high-energy performance atmosphere
* A celebration of artistry, risk, and reinvention

Seats are limited, with only 4 performances seats always fill fast.

*Secure your tickets now and be part of the moment. Tickets available via link in bio or visit our website

Use code: MBSPRING26
For 15% off all online orders

Or visit Box office directly.

Innovation II
Opening Friday, May 8

Reserve now → Don’t wait.

Join us for opening night post performance Q&A with the Artist of Madison Ballet.

Photo by RD IMAGES
Featuring Company Artist

05/01/2026

🚨 COMPANY NEWS🚨 After 4 years with Madison Ballet, Company Artist will be leaving at the end of this season to join Ballet Vorpommern.

Eric we wish you the absolute best on your continued career & Thank you for sharing your talents with us over these past 4 years.

“Eric is an undeniable talent in dance, creating on him has been a joy in my Choreographic career. Watching his artistry & technique grow while witnessing his choreography evolve over the years has been an additional bonus” - Ja’ Malik, Artistic Director

Madison, come see Eric’s final performances with the company next week in INNOVATION II & witness his World Premiere “Genesis 1:3”

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6734 Odana Road
Madison, WI
53719

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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