Where Passion, Artistry, and Excellence Take the Stage

December 10-11, 2024 | 7PM
MMAC Theater
248 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023

Discover the extraordinary talent of Ellison Ballet’s Professional Training Program in a captivating winter showcase. Journey through timeless classics like La Bayadère, Le Corsaire, Flames of Paris, Raymonda, The Little Humpbacked Horse, and The Nutcracker, alongside new choreography by our distinguished faculty. This performance celebrates the grace and dedication of these exceptional students and the beauty of ballet’s evolution from tradition to innovation.

Beauty, Talent, and the Art of Ballet

May 10, 7:30pm
May 11, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
MMAC Theater
248 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023

An evening that features the extraordinary students of the Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program. This performance showcases timeless classical masterworks including excerpts from Swan Lake, La Bayadère, Fairy Doll, The Stone Flower, Flames of Paris, and more, as well as original ballets by award-winning contemporary artists Juan Rodriguez and Ashley Carter.

Elegance & Artistry
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December 12-13, 2023 | 7PM
MMAC Theater
248 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023

Witness the talented students of the award-winningEllison Ballet - Professional Training Program in a captivating evening of classical masterworks and original choreography. 

The program will feature selections from iconic ballets such as Coppélia, Raymonda, La Bayadère, and The Little Humpbacked Horse, as well as exciting original choreography by esteemed Ellison Ballet faculty members Edward Ellison, Eva Janiszewski, Evgenia Singur, Ashley Carter, and Juan Rodriguez.

Passion & Power

May 12, 7:30pm
May 13, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
MMAC Theater
248 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023

The evening will present the students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program in a stunning assortment of classical masterworks and original contemporary choreography.

The performance will feature thrilling stagings of Leonid Lavrovsky's Classical Symphony, Asaf Messerer's Melody, and the grand pas de deux from Diana and Acteon, as well as excerpts from Don Quixote, The Sleeping Beauty, and more... plus exciting new choreography by Ellison Ballet faculty and guest choreographers.

An Evening of Masterworks & Innovations

​December 12 & 13, 2022  |  7pm
MMAC Theater
248 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023

Delight in the extraordinary talents of the students of the Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program. Be transported to the majestic golden age of classical ballet with excerpts from timeless masterpieces including The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadère, Don Quixote, Diana and Acteon, and Coppélia. Revel in exhilarating ballets by Jolanta Valeikaite and contemporary artists Juan Rodriguez and Ashley Carter.

​An evening to enchant the mind and astound the senses.

Extraordinary Talent, Sublime Choreography, The Power of Dance
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​May 13, 8pm
May 14, 2pm & 8pm
MMAC Theater
248 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023

The evening will feature the students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program in a stunning program of timeless classical masterworks and exciting contemporary choreography. The performance will include excerpts from Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Walpurgis Nacht, The Flames of Paris, Oceans and Pearls, Giselle, and more, as well as original choreography by Jolanta Valeikaite, Juan Rodriguez, and Ashley Carter.

Return to the Stage!

December 13 & 14, 2021  |  7pm
MMAC Theater
248 West 60th Street, NYC
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The evening will feature the students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program in their first performance for a live audience since March 2020. The program will include stunning classical excerpts from Swan Lake, La Esmeralda, The Flames of Paris, La Fille Mal Gardée, and Oceans and Pearls, as well as original choreography by Jolanta Valeikaite and contemporary artists Ashley Carter and Juan Rodriguez.

Open to the Public for the First Time in Ellison Ballet's History

March 13, 2020
March 14, 2020 *CANCELLED*
MMAC Theater
248 West 60th Street, NYC

In a special event, you are invited to join Ellison Ballet as we open up student examinations to the public for the first time in our history. All exams (except contemporary dance) feature live piano accompaniment.

Friday, March 13, 6:00pm
Classical Technique & Pointe Exams

Saturday, March 14, 3:30pm
Classical Pas de Deux Exams

Saturday, March 14, 8:00pm
Contemporary Dance Exams
Character Dance Exams

Talent, Beauty, and the Passion of Ballet

December 13 & 14, 2019   8pm
Ailey Citigroup Theater
405 West 55th Street, NYC
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The exceptional talent at Ellison Ballet is presented in classical and character excerpts from masterpieces including Don Quixote, La Bayadère, Coppélia, Swan Lake, La Fille Mal Gardée, Raymonda, and Chopiniana. These works, under the artistic direction of Edward Ellison, are staged by master teachers Bat Udval, Evgenia Singur, and Jolanta Valeikaite, alongside original contemporary works by the incomparable Cody Berkeley, and are sure to delight and astound our audiences.

A Celebration of Romantic and Classical Masterworks

​May 17, 8pm
May 18, 2pm & 8pm
MMAC Theater 
248 West 60th St, New York, NY

The evening will feature the students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet in an assortment of timeless romantic ballets, classical masterworks, and contemporary innovations. The program includes excerpts from Act II of La Sylphide staged by international répétiteur Maina Gielgud, the rarely-seen Laurencia Pas de Six staged by Akop and Gaiane Akopian, Jolanta Valeikaite’s staging of the Scarf Dance from La Bayadère, and a thrilling new contemporary work by Maicon Oliveira!

Classical Elegance... Passionate Artistry... Extraordinary Talent

December 16-17, 2018   8pm
Ailey Citigroup Theater
405 West 55th Street, NYC

The evening will feature the students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet – Professional Training Program. Class Concert: a beautiful demonstration of technique class created by Edward Ellison and Jolanta Valeikaite and accompanied by pianist Irina Fedorova. Other works include excerpts from August Bournonville’s Napoli staged by répétiteur Karina Elver, Vasili Vainonen’s The Nutcracker, Marius Petipa’s La Bayadère and Sleeping Beauty, Victor Gzovsky’s Grand Pas Classique, and exciting new works by Akop Akopian.

Talent, Artistry, Passion & Power

​May 18, 8pm | May 19, 2pm | May 19, 8pm
MMAC Theater 
248 West 60th St, New York, NY

See the outstanding students of the Ellison Ballet Professional Training Program. The performances showcase works by geniuses of classical choreography of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Petipa, Legat, and Vainonen.  Other highlights include original creations by Edward Ellison, Cody Berkeley, and Maina Gielgud (featuring her dazzling men’s piece Storm), as well as award-winning performances from Ellison Ballet’s recent success at YAGP NYC Finals.

An Evening of Classical Masterworks and Contemporary Innovations

The Ailey Citigroup Theater - 405 West 55th Street, NYC
​December 15 & 16, 2017 | 8pm

The students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet perform excerpts from the classical masterworks of Petipa, Vainonen, and Vaganova, as well as world premiere choreography by Maina Gielgud, Cody Berkeley, and Edward Ellison. Highlights include works from Paquita, Sleeping Beauty, Diana and Acteon, and The Nutcracker, as well as a new work to Schubert’s Ave Maria, featuring live performance by soprano Diane di Stasio and pianist Olga Bazilevskaya.ption goes here

Rising Stars of Tomorrow

May 19, 7:30pm | May 20, 2:00pm &  7:30pm
MMAC Theater
248 West 60th St, New York, NY
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See the outstanding talent of Ellison Ballet, featuring its 2017 graduates — before they begin their careers in ballet companies around the globe! The program includes Arthur Saint-Léon's Markitenka, original choreography by Edward Ellison, Jolanta Valeikaite, Maina Gielgud, Ursula Verduzco, Pascale Autrand, and Akop Akopian, as well as award-winning performances of classical and contemporary repertoire from the school's recent success at YAGP NYC Finals.

Where talent, artistry, and passion meet...

December 17, 8pm | December 18, 4pm
Salvatore Capezio Theater at Peridance
126 East 13th Street, NYC

The students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program perform excerpts from timeless masterpieces of the classical repertoire, featuring Jelko Yuresha's staging of Anton Dolin's male virtuoso showpiece, Variations for 4, set and coached by Maina Gielgud.

Rising Stars of Tomorrow

May 20-21, 2016   7:30pm
MMAC Theater
248 West 60th Street, NYC

An evening of classical masterworks: Featuring the students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet - Professional Training Program. The repertoire includes recent YAGP NYC Finals winning pas de deuxs from Giselle and Don Quixote, as well as other works by the great Marius Petipa. Also featured will be original choreography by Edward Ellison, Erin Forrest, Jolanta Valeikaite, Jason Ambrose, Pascale Autrand, and Ursula Verduzco.

Experience the awe-inspiring talent.

December 18 & 19, 2015   8:00pm
Ailey Citigroup Theater
405 W. 55th Street, NYC

Featuring students of the award-winning Ellison Ballet in excerpts from Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Le Corsaire, Napoli, and original choreography by Pascal Autrand and Edward Ellison.

May 15 & 16, 2015 7:30pm 
Symphony Space, NYC

Commemorating a decade of offering world class ballet training, the evening will feature:

Edward Ellison's critically acclaimed one-act ballet
CARMEN

Excerpts from 
Petipa's Don Quixote and Esmeralda, Vainonen's Flames of Paris, Gzovsky'sGrand Pas Classique, Legat's Fairy Doll, and Bournonville's Jockey Dance. Performed by both current students and esteemed alums of Ellison Ballet, currently dancing with some of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world.

An Evening of Classical Masterworks

December 16-17, 2014 7:30pm
Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, NYC

Featuring the exceptionally talented students of Ellison Ballet performing works from some of the most revered repertoire of classical ballet.

The program includes excerpts from such timeless masterpieces as Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadere, The Nutcracker, Flower Festival in Genzano, Don Quixote, and works by Sergei Legat, Victor Gzovsky, Edward Ellison, Erin Forrest and Jolanta Valeikaite.