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Youth Company

Brevard Ballet Youth Company

Productions

Full-length classical ballets brought to the stages of Brevard County by our Youth Company of dedicated dancers.

This Season

Upcoming Events

10th Anniversary Nutcracker Ball – Annual Fundraiser Gala

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront, Indialantic, FL

Celebrate ten years of Brevard Ballet at our annual fundraiser gala, featuring a private ballet performance by all of our Ballet 3, 4 & 5 dancers, a 4-course dinner, professional casino tables (blackjack & roulette), raffles, a silent auction, and a DJ with lots of dancing.

Tickets are limited: choose a single or couples ticket, a table of 10, a corporate table of 10, or a VIP table for 8–10. Hilton, a corporate sponsor, has also blocked discounted rooms for the night.

Tickets & Details

The Nutcracker Ballet

Satellite Beach High School Performing Arts Center, Satellite Beach, FL

Tchaikovsky's beloved holiday classic premiered in 2017 and has since become a cherished annual tradition for families across Brevard County. Performed by the Brevard Ballet Youth Company, The Nutcracker Ballet features festive costumes, breathtaking scenery, and dancers ranging from young performers to pre-professional artists.

Each year, Artistic Director Elena Shokhina reimagines the production by introducing new choreography, costumes, and artistic elements, ensuring every performance offers audiences a fresh and unforgettable holiday experience while preserving the timeless magic of this holiday tradition.

Tickets Coming Soon

Repertoire

Our Productions

Brevard Ballet Youth Company performing Swan Lake Melbourne FL
April 12–13, 2025Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Swan Lake

Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake is one of the most iconic works in classical ballet, telling the timeless story of Princess Odette, who is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse, and the prince whose love offers hope of breaking the spell. With its unforgettable score, breathtaking corps de ballet, and the celebrated dual role of Odette/Odile, Swan Lake remains the pinnacle of the classical repertoire.

Premiered by the Brevard Ballet Youth Company in 2024, this full-length production was presented in collaboration with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. Under the artistic direction of Elena Shokhina, the production featured elaborate costumes, classical choreography, and exceptional performances by the Youth Company's dancers, marking a milestone in bringing professional-quality classical ballet to Brevard County.

Brevard Ballet Youth Company Nutcracker performance in Eau Gallie Melbourne FL
December 6–7, 2025Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

The Nutcracker Ballet

A cherished annual holiday tradition, The Nutcracker follows young Clara on a magical Christmas Eve journey — from the battle with the Mouse King to the enchanting Land of Sweets. Tchaikovsky's beloved score and the dazzling divertissements make this a treasured event for Brevard County families year after year.

Each December, the Brevard Ballet Youth Company brings the magic of The Nutcracker to the Brevard County community, complete with festive costumes, scenery, and dancers of every level from the academy. It is a holiday celebration the whole community looks forward to.

Brevard Ballet Youth Company Cinderella ballet production Melbourne Brevard County FL
Past ProductionSergei Prokofiev

Cinderella

Prokofiev's Cinderella brings the beloved fairy tale to life through the beauty of classical ballet, enchanting audiences with its timeless story of kindness, hope, and transformation. Set to Sergei Prokofiev's sweeping score, this full-length production features elegant choreography, memorable characters, and spectacular storytelling.

Premiered by the Brevard Ballet Youth Company in 2019, Cinderella showcased the artistry, technical excellence, and theatrical storytelling of its dancers. Under the artistic direction of Elena Shokhina, the production became a memorable addition to the Youth Company's growing repertoire of full-length classical ballets.

Brevard Ballet Youth Company performing the Paquita Grand Pas in Satellite Beach FL
May 2026Ludwig Minkus & Édouard Deldevez

Paquita and the Future of Ballet

Paquita and the Future of Ballet celebrated both the rich tradition and exciting future of dance. The production featured excerpts from the classical ballet Paquita, staged by Artistic Director Elena Shokhina, alongside a large-scale contemporary work choreographed by Brevard Ballet Academy's Head of Contemporary Division, Colin Fuller, featuring the Academy's Pre-Professional Division.

The performance also showcased additional works and variations developed throughout the season, highlighting the artistry, technical growth, and versatility of the Academy's dancers in a dynamic end-of-season performance.

Collaboration

Guest Artists

Throughout the years, the Brevard Ballet Youth Company has had the privilege of collaborating with distinguished guest artists from renowned ballet companies around the world, including:

  • Hitomi NakamuraOrlando Ballet
  • Jaysan StinnettOrlando Ballet
  • Alexey MinkinKremlin Ballet, Ballet de Santiago, Ballet Teresa Carreño, Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami
  • Amir DodarkhojayevOrlando Ballet and Latvian National Ballet
  • Arcadian BroadOrlando Ballet and Cincinnati Ballet

Moments on Stage

Gallery

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