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Take a look back at our unforgettable 2025/2026 season! ✨From the bold brilliance of An Evening of Stravinsky to the hol...
06/03/2026

Take a look back at our unforgettable 2025/2026 season! ✨

From the bold brilliance of An Evening of Stravinsky to the holiday magic of The Nutcracker, the contemporary energy of Mixed (e)Motion, and the timeless enchantment of Sleeping Beauty, this season has been a remarkable journey of artistry, passion, and growth.

As our organization continues to grow, we are deeply grateful to our dancers, staff, supporters, and audiences who made this season so special. Your enthusiasm and dedication inspire everything we do.

The stage may be dark for now, but the future is shining bright. Stay tuned for an exciting season ahead, we can't wait to share what's next! 🌟🩰

As we close the curtain on Sleeping Beauty, we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who helped make this production ...
05/10/2026

As we close the curtain on Sleeping Beauty, we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who helped make this production such a remarkable success. To our dancers, students, volunteers, families, and audiences-thank you for your unwavering support, dedication, and enthusiasm. Your presence and encouragement mean more to us than words can express. 🌸

We are also incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make our 25/26 season truly unforgettable. This season has been filled with growth, artistry, and countless meaningful moments that will stay with us for years to come.

To our company dancers: thank you for 33 weeks of extraordinary commitment, passion, and hard work. The level of artistry, professionalism, and heart you brought to the studio and stage has been nothing short of inspiring. You are not only exceptional artists, but exceptional individuals, and it has been an honor to share this journey together. 💞

While this season has been long and demanding, the memories we created, the achievements we celebrated, and the community we strengthened will be cherished forever. Thank you all for making this season so incredibly special. 🤍

05/10/2026

🌸 Celebrate Mother’s Day with the magic of ballet! There are only two performances left of Sleeping Beauty - the unforgettable season finale from Central Illinois Ballet!

With a timeless love story, breathtaking costumes, and spectacular dancing, this enchanting production is the perfect Mother’s Day experience to share with someone special. 💖

🩰 Sleeping Beauty
• Today, May 9 at 2:00 PM (livestream available)
• Tomorrow, May 10 at 2:00 PM

📍 ICC Performing Arts Center

🎟️ In-person and livestream tickets available at ciballet.com/tickets (https://ciballet.com/tickets?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Make this Mother’s Day truly unforgettable. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌸

✨ Opening Night is Here! ✨For one weekend only, Central Illinois Ballet presents the timeless magic of Sleeping Beauty i...
05/08/2026

✨ Opening Night is Here! ✨

For one weekend only, Central Illinois Ballet presents the timeless magic of Sleeping Beauty in Peoria!

Experience an unforgettable production featuring bold choreography by Jessie Williams, the powerhouse dancers of Central Illinois Ballet, talented students from Cornerstone Academy, and incredible local performers from across the community. From breathtaking artistry to enchanting storytelling, this is a performance audiences of all ages will love.🩷

🌸 Sleeping Beauty
📅 One Weekend Only!
• Tonight, May 8 at 7:00 PM (livestream available)
• May 9 at 2:00 PM (livestream available)
• May 10 at 2:00 PM

📍 ICC Performing Arts Center

🎟️ In-person and livestream tickets are available now: ciballet.com/tickets

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Company Artist Gillian Letonoff!🎂🎉Gill brings incredible warmth, positivity,...
05/07/2026

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Company Artist Gillian Letonoff!🎂🎉

Gill brings incredible warmth, positivity, and joy to our company and community each and every day, and we are so grateful to celebrate her today. Help us make her day extra special by sharing your birthday wishes in the comments below!🥳

We’re also thrilled to celebrate alongside one final dress rehearsal before opening weekend. Don’t miss Gill performing as the Lilac Fairy in Sleeping Beauty this weekend, it’s sure to be a magical performance!🌸🩷

Just one day until the curtain opens on Sleeping Beauty! ✨Join us May 8–10 at the ICC Performing Arts Center for an unfo...
05/07/2026

Just one day until the curtain opens on Sleeping Beauty! ✨

Join us May 8–10 at the ICC Performing Arts Center for an unforgettable production of this timeless classical ballet. From young children and families to devoted ballet lovers and dance enthusiasts, Sleeping Beauty promises an enchanting experience for audiences of all ages. 🌸🩰

🎟️ In-person and livestream tickets are available now: ciballet.com/tickets

Whether you join us in person or from home, we can’t wait to share the magic with you.✨

05/06/2026

Be captivated by the breathtaking Act I variation of Princess Aurora, beautifully performed by principal dancer Maya De Leon. Grace, precision, and pure magic come together in this unforgettable moment on stage.🌸👑

We’re thrilled to be back in the theater and can’t wait to share the enchantment of Sleeping Beauty with Peoria this week!

🌹 Sleeping Beauty
📅 May 8–10
📍 ICC Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Join us in person or watch from home: http://www.ciballet.com/tickets

Don’t miss your chance to experience this timeless classic brought to life!

✨ Don’t sleep on this deal… For a limited time, enjoy 25% OFF all Sleeping Beauty tickets with Central Illinois Ballet! ...
05/04/2026

✨ Don’t sleep on this deal…

For a limited time, enjoy 25% OFF all Sleeping Beauty tickets with Central Illinois Ballet! 🩰💫

This iconic fairytale is coming to Peoria, and it’s the perfect night out you won’t want to miss. With the discount, tickets are now just $22–$32, an absolute steal for a magical live performance!

🎟 Use code MAY25 at checkout
⏰ Offer ends May 5 at 11:59 PM

Tag your friends, plan your night, and grab your seats before they’re gone! 💖

🌹 Sleeping Beauty
📅 May 8–10
📍 ICC Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets: http://www.ciballet.com/tickets

04/24/2026

Experience the elegance of Jessie Williams’ stunning wedding pas de deux, an expression of idealized love that is both graceful and symbolic. Through Aurora and Desiré, this piece beautifully reflects not just a royal celebration but harmony restored and the triumph of good over evil.

🌹 Sleeping Beauty
📅 May 8–10
📍 ICC Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets: http://www.ciballet.com/tickets

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