Upcoming Performances
We are proud to continue our relationship with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra by presenting a full season in partnership with the KSO. Join us for a season of live dance AND live music!
2024/2025 Season
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The Nutcracker
❗️SOLD OUT❗️
Clayton Center for the Arts
Accompanied by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Friday, December 13th 2024 Evening Performance 7pm
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The Nutcracker
❗️SOLD OUT❗️
Clayton Center for the Arts
Accompanied by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, December 14th 2024 Matinee Performance 3pm
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Tennessee Theatre
Performing with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, February 20th 2025 Evening Performance 7:30pm
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Tennessee Theatre
Performing with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Friday, February 21st 2025 Evening Performance 7:30pm
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All About the Animals
Clayton Center for the Arts
Accompanied by the Knoxville Symphony Orchetra
Saturday, March 29th 2025 Evening Performance 7pm
Performance will include excerpts of Swan Lake Act II, Carnival of the Animals, and Peter & the Wolf
Important Company Dates
August 12th, 2024
Van Metre School of Dance, the official school of Appalachian Ballet Company, opens for the new year
August 17th, 2024
Appalachian Ballet Company Auditions
Van Metre School of Dance
September 19th, 2024
Blue Jeans & Ballet
Clayton Center for the Arts
December 6th, 2024
“The Nutcracker” School Matinee
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
December 7th, 2024
“The Nutcracker” Opening Night
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
December 8th, 2024
“The Nutcracker” Matinee
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
December 13th, 2024
“The Nutcracker” Gala Evening
Clayton Center for the Arts
December 14th, 2024
“The Nutcracker” Matinee
Clayton Center for the Arts
February 20th, 2025
Midsummer Night’s Dream with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Tennessee Theatre
February 21st, 2025
Midsummer Night’s Dream with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Tennessee Theatre
March 28th, 2025
“All About the Animals” School Matinee
Clayton Center for the Arts
March 29th, 2025
“All About the Animals” ONLY Public Performance
Clayton Center for the Arts
May 1st-3rd, 2025
Regional Dance America/Southeast Festival
Memphis, TN
May 17th, 2025
Van Metre School of Dance end-of-year Recital
Clayton Center for the Arts