Avant Chamber Ballet

Less than two weeks until the Nutcracker Student Cast Auditions at ACB and Artistry In Motion PAC

Register today to be part of The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra at Moody Performance Hall!

https://www.avantchamberballet.org/auditions

Photos by Dan Huntley

We have a massive opportunity this year, and we need your help to seize it.

Our goal is to raise $20,000 to support our mission. To help us get there, a wonderful donor has stepped forward with an incredible offer: a $10,000 1-to-1 match!
This means every single dollar you give right now will be automatically doubled.

Even better? The Communities Foundation of Texas is covering 100% of all transaction costs. Every penny of your donation goes directly to our programs. There is truly no better time to make an impact.

Thank you for standing with us and supporting ballet with live music!

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Avant-Chamber-Ballet

First Steps are completely FREE! 🩰
Fall registration is officially open for Avant Chamber Ballet’s training programs at two locations: the ACB Studios in Design District and South Dallas Cultural Center.

Thanks to our amazing partners, all training for ages 4–18 is 100% free—from foundational First Steps through Pre-Professional! Your dancer will experience top-tier instruction, professional faculty, and an inspiring community without the tuition fees.

✨ Space is limited and slots fill up fast! Secure your child’s spot by clicking this link -

https://www.avantchamberballet.org/young-dancers

All training at Avant Chamber Ballet for ages 4-18 is completely free!

Space is very limited with registration open now online for classes at ACB Studios in the Design District or South Dallas Cultural Center
To learn more and register today- www.avantchamberballet.org/young-dancers

Thank you to the City of Dallas, Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust and Central Market for making dance training accessible for everyone!

Today is Jock Soto Day - honoring the extraordinary career of Jock Soto, a world-renowned ballet dancer with the New York City Ballet.

We are thrilled to have Jock visiting ACB again this season and creating a new work for Ballet to Broadway in April at Moody Performance Hall.

Photos by Sharen Bradford. Jock Soto’s My Soul Remainer with music by Laura Ortman from ACB’s 10th Anniversary Celebration.

Another day over 100 degree in Dallas has us dreaming of snow flurries in The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra!

This year we have TWO weekends of Nutcracker at Moody Performance Hall featuring Dallas Chamber Symphony plus single tickets just went on sale - https://www.avantchamberballet.org/nutcracker

Photo by Dan Huntley, dancers Mackenzie Oborny and Sophia Davis.

Help us welcome new staff member, Summer Keller. As ACB’s Artistic Administrative Manager you’ll get to know her at the studio or theater helping everything run smoothly for dancers and patrons!

Summer Keller began her dance training at Chamberlain School of Performing Arts before continuing her studies at Ballet Austin and Dance Institute of Performing Arts, where she competed and performed in a variety of dance styles. She later continued her classical ballet training at Mejia Ballet International in Arlington, TX, and The Colburn School Dance Academy in Los Angeles. Summer attended The School of American Ballet for two years and subsequently joining the Professional Division at Pacific Northwest Ballet under the direction of Peter Boal.
While training at The School of American Ballet, she served as a Teacher’s Assistant, assisting instructors and supporting younger students in the classroom. She later returned to SAB as a Residence Life Assistant for the Summer Course, mentoring and caring for students in a professional training environment.
Summer graduated from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts while continuing her passion for performance as a member of the Notre Dame Pom Squad. During her time on the team, she assisted with choreography, mentored younger teammates, and served as social coordinator, further developing her leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
In addition to her extensive dance background, Summer has developed a strong foundation in administration, business, and professional operations through her work with The School of American Ballet and The Village in Dallas. At SAB, she supported students and staff in a professional training environment as both a Teacher’s Assistant and Residence Life Assistant, while her experience at The Village has strengthened her skills in communication, organization, client relations, sales, and day-to-day business operations. She is excited to bring these skills together with her passion for dance as she transitions into her role with Avant Chamber Ballet and continues growing within the performing arts field.

Congratulations to ACB dancers Madeline Colesano and Lorelei Werry for completing the Romana’s Pilates certification at the ACB!

The program is an 800-hour certification in the most classical-style Pilates with Romana’s Pilates Dallas, TX and Romana's Pilates International!

Book a class with Maddie or Lorelei here -
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass