Grand Rapids Ballet’s 2025-26 season blends bold premieres and timeless favorites. Kicking off with Sherlock, a world premiere by Penny Saunders inspired by the mysteries of Sherlock Holmes and the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Celebrate the holidays with our beloved production of The Nutcracker. In February, experience the world premiere of Swan Lake, reimagined by Artistic Director James Sofranko. Spring brings Jumpstart 2026, featuring new works by our dancers. We close the season with Justin Peck’s electric In the Countenance of Kings, set to music by Sufjan Stevens.
THE 26/27 SEASON AWAITS
The upcoming season launches with Broken Wings, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s internationally acclaimed work inspired by the life of painter Frida Kahlo. Following our holiday tradition The Nutcracker, the company will return to DeVos Hall for Ben Stevenson’s delightful production of Alice in Wonderland, and our Junior Company performs the endearing story of Pinocchio in a world-premiere from school director Attila Mosolygo. We round out the season with Jumpstart 2027, and finish with the iconic ballet Fancy Free from choreographer Jerome Robbins alongside Justin Peck’s In The Countenance of Kings and a world-premiere from company dancer, Yuka Oba-Muschiana.
GRAND RAPIDS BALLET SCHOOL
Train at Grand Rapids Ballet School, the educational branch of Michigan’s premiere professional ballet company. Grand Rapids Ballet School offers dance classes for all ages and experience levels, beginning with ballet training for students ages 3-19, plus adult and Adaptive Dance classes. GRBS offers classes with individual attention, personalized mentorship, choreographic and performance opportunities, live piano accompaniment, and a supportive community of dancers dedicated to achieving their goals. Visit our school page to learn more about classes.
Moving With Parkinson’s
At Grand Rapids Ballet School, we embrace the healing power of dance. Our Moving with Parkinson’s program offers an inclusive space for individuals with Parkinson’s disease to experience the joy of dance. These classes build a supportive community, fostering connection and camaraderie among participants of all abilities.
- – Free weekly classes for adults with Parkinson’s
- – In partnership with the Parkinson’s Association of West Michigan
- – Held at Grand Rapids Ballet and satellite locations across West Michigan.
- – Supportive community with holistic, restorative movement
