Chattanooga Ballet (CHA Ballet) is the city’s premier professional dance institution and its only professional ballet company. Operating as both a world-class performance company and a preeminent dance academy, the organization provides high-caliber classical, contemporary, and modern dance repertoire to Southeast Tennessee.
🎠Current 2026–2027 Performance Season
If you are looking to catch a live show, the company is actively performing its latest seasonal lineup:
• ART / Bridges: Running right now (October 8–10, 2026) at the UTC Fine Arts Center, blending classical foundations with groundbreaking contemporary artistry.
• The Nutcracker: A beloved festive family tradition hitting the stage from December 11–13, 2026 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium. It features over 200 local and regional dancers collaborating alongside the Chattanooga Symphony.
• Curveball: Making its return on April 22–24, 2027 at the Historic Tivoli Theatre. This unique, full-length original production celebrates local history through the story of Jackie Mitchell, the 17-year-old female pitcher who famously struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
• Regional Touring: The company is also taking its ART/Motion Tour on the road, with an upcoming stop in Summerville, South Carolina on October 17, 2026, and Cookeville, Tennessee on March 4, 2027.
Tickets can be purchased directly via the official Chattanooga Ballet Tickets Portal.
🩰 The Ballet School & Classes
Beyond the main stage, the Chattanooga Ballet School provides structured dance education for students of all levels:
• Children’s Foundations: Programs kick off for youth as young as age three, working from Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet into advanced level placements.
• Adult & Teen Classes: Drop-in options are available for $20 per class (or $180 for a 10-class pass) covering introductory ballet technique, contemporary, tap, and hip-hop.
• Community Enrichment: Through their Making Moves program, the non-profit partners with local groups like the Boys & Girls Club to ensure dance accessibility across geographical and economic barriers.
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