Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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MEET THE DANCERS
Past event · September 25, 2026 • 6:30 PM at the Cade Museum
Dining, dancing, live auction and a DANB performance to the live music of Welson Tremura, Stewart Kitts, and Rodrigo Tremura. Meet the amazing DANB dancers and the Stars from Gainesville’s very own “Dancing with the Stars”. Sponsored by Sweetwater Catering, Garden and Grace Florals and Philip Marcel Photography. Family friendly. This event has concluded.
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ROCK ON AMERICA!
October 16, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Phillips Center · Gainesville
A rockin’ Tom Petty tribute ballet, awesome Ellis Island experience, a stellar view of our constellations and the unknown world of AI celebrate human experiences past, present and future. WOW! Classic and contemporary ballets by company choreographers Kim Tuttle, Judy Skinner and Tales Ribeiro, featuring the music of composer Stella Sung and guest artists, 1000 Voices of Florida. Happy birthday, America! Family friendly.
Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
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December 19 & 20
2:00 PM, 2026 Buy Tickets]]>
THE NUTCRACKER
Supported by PNC Foundation
December 18, & 19, 2026 • 7:30 PM
December 19 & 20, 2026 • 2 PM
With the Ocala Symphony Orchestra
It just isn’t the Holidays without The Nutcracker! With the Ocala Symphony Orchestra and the dazzling dancers of Dance Alive, experience the fantasy of Clara and her handsome Nutcracker Prince as they journey through the Land of Snow and Kingdom of the Sweets. Family friendly.
Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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FIREBIRD
Sponsored by Michael Gengler
JANUARY 23, 2027 • 7:30 PM
With the University of Florida Symphony Orchestra
The mythological ‘Firebird’—a breathtaking creature who saves a beautiful princess from the evil Magician Katschei—takes us to a land of magic and mystery with the glorious music of Stravinsky and the spectacular choreography after Gerard Ebitz. Joined by the love duet of ‘Tristan and Isolde’, the beauty of Tales Ribeiro’s choreography set to ‘Mendelssohn’ and Judy Skinners’ Phoenix Rising to music by Stella Sung. It will truly be an amazing evening Family friendly.
Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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ROBIN HOOD
February 27, 2027 • 7:30 PM
In England in the days of yore there lived a brave fellow named Robin Hood. Fiercely loyal to his king, he fought against the tyranny of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. For his stand, he was outlawed, and the dense, neighboring woods of Sherwood Forest became his home. This is the story of Robin, his faithful followers, and his true love, the Lady Marian. Everyone needs a hero, and Robin Hood fits the bill to a “T”. Here’s hoping his spirit of loyalty and fairness stays with us forever. Family friendly.
Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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SWAN LAKE
March 11, 2027 • 7:30 PM
Swan Lake is, without question, the greatest Romantic ballet of all time. Premiered in 1895 with choreography by the renowned team of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov set to the magnificent music of the great composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the story is one of love triumphing over evil. The curtain rises on a palace garden, where the twenty-first birthday of Prince Siegfried is being celebrated. A moody lake with swans gracefully gliding, creates an aura of mystery. The story hinges on the Prince choosing a bride—who will it be? Family friendly.
Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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SWAN LAKE
March 11, 2027 • 7:30 PM
Swan Lake is, without question, the greatest Romantic ballet of all time. Premiered in 1895 with choreography by the renowned team of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov set to the magnificent music of the great composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the story is one of love triumphing over evil. The curtain rises on a palace garden, where the twenty-first birthday of Prince Siegfried is being celebrated. A moody lake with swans gracefully gliding, creates an aura of mystery. The story hinges on the Prince choosing a bride—who will it be? Family friendly.
SWAN LAKE
March 11, 2027 • 7:30 PM
Swan Lake is, without question, the greatest Romantic ballet of all time. Premiered in 1895 with choreography by the renowned team of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov set to the magnificent music of the great composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the story is one of love triumphing over evil. The curtain rises on a palace garden, where the twenty-first birthday of Prince Siegfried is being celebrated. A moody lake with swans gracefully gliding, creates an aura of mystery. The story hinges on the Prince choosing a bride—who will it be? Family friendly.
Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
7:30 PM Buy Tickets]]>
SWAN LAKE
March 11, 2027 • 7:30 PM
Swan Lake is, without question, the greatest Romantic ballet of all time. Premiered in 1895 with choreography by the renowned team of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to the granduer of the great composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the story is one of love triumphing over evil. The curtain rises on a palace garden, where the twenty-first birthday of Prince Siegfried is being celebrated. A moody lake with swans gracefully gliding, creates an aura of mystery. The story hinges on the Prince choosing a bride—who will it be? Family friendly.
Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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CHAMPAGNE GALA
April 3, 2027
5:30 - 11:00 PM
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center
15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL
The best party in town, featuring the fantastic Gainesville “Dancing With the Stars” where local celebrities pair up with DANB professionals. Live and silent auction. Fine dining by Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille, décor by Garden and Grace Florals, music by DJ Elio Piedra, Philip Marcel photography, and silent auction. Sponsored by Parris Dance and Publix Super Markets Charities. Tickets available at champagnegala.org or 352.371.2986.
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Class with Clara
december 19 & 20, 2026
4:00 pm
Join the charming ‘Clara’, heroine of the Nutcracker Ballet for a prince or princess style ballet class onstage! Gifts will be handed out following the event. All ages are welcome.
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts · Gainesville
UFPA Box Office: 352.392.2787
Photo of Marianna Mancuso by
Johnston Photography