December Performances DECEMBER 12, 2025 7:30 P.M. DECEMBER 13, 2025 2:00 P.M., 7:30 P.M. MAIER PERFORMANCE HALL CLAY CENTER THE NUTCRACKER with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra The Charleston Ballet and the WVSO present Tchaikovsky’s enchanting holiday masterpiece, THE NUTCRACKER. This annual event has become a seasonal family tradition for many West Virginians and is beloved by the young and the young at heart. The rich production with lavish sets and costumes is the only local performance with live music. Our full-length ballet includes more than 170 local and guest performers, for just three shows creating the magic that is NUTCRACKER! Get your tickets today. Spring Performances FEBRUARY 27, 2026 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 28, 2026 7:30 P.M. CHARLESTON COLISEUM THEATER 7:30 P.M. TRADITION / INNOVATION As winter turns to spring, we invite you to experience TRADITION / INNOVATION, an exhilarating mixed repertory program. This performance pairs classical ballet with fresh, contemporary works, highlighting the versatility of our dancers and the bold evolution of our creative vision. MAY 8, 2026 7:30 P.M. MAY 9, 2026 2:00 P.M. MAIER PERFORMANCE HALL CLAY CENTER SWAN LAKE with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra A timeless tale of love, betrayal, and transformation, SWAN LAKE follows the story of Prince Siegfried and the enchanting Odette, a princess cursed to live as a swan by day. As the sorcerer Von Rothbart and his illusion, the seductive black swan Odile appear, the ballet unfolds with heart-wrenching tragedy. Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, paired with a live symphony for the first time in our history, will create an immersive experience like no other.