The Atlantic City Ballet is beginning its 42nd year with a full schedule of performances both in Atlantic City and across the region.
The season kicks off in September in a return engagement with the Ocean City Pops at the Ocean City Music Pier. Then, the company returns to its residency at Caesars with “Coppelia,” followed by four additional programs. The holidays bring two classic performances of the ballet’s “It’s A Shore Holiday” and “Nutcracker.” The spring season commences with “Carmina Burana,” which includes a collaboration of the Ocean City Poos and the Greater South Jersey Chorus.
The company is excited to be adding new venues and exciting new partnerships this season. In keeping with its “Everyday Dance Initiative,” the company will be offering free ballet classes to Atlantic City children. The classes are through a grant with the City of Atlantic City and will run from September to June.
Founded in 1982, by international ballerina Phyllis Papa, the Atlantic City Ballet is comprised of professional dancers from around the world. Although their home base is in Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, the ballet has performed in theaters along the East Coast and across the country. Its repertoire of original works includes such classics as “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” “Sleeping Beauty” and “Swan Lake,” but Papa is most known for her innovative works such as “Dracula,” “Caught Up In The Swing” and her full-length “Carmen.”
Since its inception, the Atlantic City Ballet has served as one of the New Jersey’s cultural treasures and continues its tradition of dance excellence for future generations of ballet audiences.
Caesars Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City
Sept. 27 - Coppelia
Oct. 25 - Night On Bald Mountain
Nov. 16 - It’s a Shore Holiday
Dec. 15 - Nutcracker
April 19, 2024 - Cinderella
Ocean City Music Pier, Ocean City
Sept. 14 - with Ocean City Pops
Middle Twp PAC, Cape May Courthouse
Sept. 28 - Coppelia
Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood
Nov. 29 - Nutcracker
STAC, Manahawkin
Dec. 1 - It’s a Shore Holiday
Stockton University PAC - Galloway Township
Dec. 13, 14 – Nutcracker
March 29, 2024 - Carmina Burana
Levoy Theater, Millville
Dec. 20 - Nutcracker
Strand Theater, Lakewood
Dec. 21 - Nutcracker
April 18, 2024 - Cinderella
Pfleeger Hall, Rowan University, Glassboro
March 28, 2024 - Carmina Burana
Tickets for all performances can be purchased at www.acballet.org
