There are 37 article(s) tagged Ballet Memphis:

• April 2026

  • How Ballet Memphis finds ‘unique points of connection’ with audiences

    Ballet Memphis’ executive director Adam Goldberg joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”

    By Eric Barnes April 09, 2026

  • Ballet Memphis’ 2026-27 season includes ‘Peter Pan’

    “What makes our production a little bit different than a lot of productions is it’s a fully automated flying rig,” said artistic director Steven McMahon. “And we can fly five dancers at one time.”

    By Elle Perry April 02, 2026

• January 2026

  • Calkins: The new leader of Ballet Memphis has a hobby. It involves Michael Jordan — and you.

    Andrew Goldberg, the new executive director of Ballet Memphis, has more ticket stubs to Michael Jordan games than anyone in the world.

    By Geoff Calkins January 21, 2026

• October 2025

  • Arts Beat: Nine dance organizations unite in new initiative

    “We have an embarrassment of riches of quality, excellent dance in Memphis,” Steven McMahon, of Ballet Memphis, said.

    By Elle Perry October 10, 2025

• September 2025

  • Ballet Memphis names first executive director

    Ballet Memphis will now operate under a dual leadership model with the new executive director and the existing artistic director.

    By Elle Perry September 04, 2025

  • Ballet Memphis tackles Shakespeare twice in new season

    A tragic romance and a spooky drama are on Ballet Memphis' newest season schedule.

    By Elle Perry September 04, 2025

• March 2025

  • Guest Column: Art brings people together

    “Five years ago, our world shut down. Today, we are selling out venues and filling up summer arts camps. Let’s keep the momentum going.”

    By Elizabeth Rouse March 26, 2025

• February 2025

  • Crafting for the stage: Ballet Memphis dancer showcases her work in ‘Winter Mix’

    “The way that she makes dance, it just kind of comes out of her,” Ballet Memphis’ artistic director said of Emilia Sandoval, who choreographed her third commission for the company. 

    By Elle Perry February 16, 2025

• January 2025

  • Outgoing Ballet Memphis CEO leaves behind tenure full of ‘on ramps’

    Gretchen Wollert McLennon first stepped dance shoes in Ballet Memphis at 11 years old. Now, after five years building on the company’s legacy, she’s taking a bow. 

    By Elle Perry January 09, 2025

• September 2024

  • ‘Dracula’ begins season of duality for Ballet Memphis

    Good and bad. Right and Wrong. Sanity and madness. Ballet Memphis explores the link between opposing forces throughout its 38th season, starting with a classic. 

    By Elle Perry September 29, 2024

• February 2024

  • The To-Do List: ‘Black Magic,’ Irish dance, old coins and blue bottles

    This week, Sean Murphy performs Crosstown soundscapes, percussionist Chris Corsano plays Goner and a break-up drama plays out at Elmwood.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Alys Drake, Christopher Wright, Kelsey Bowen February 23, 2024

• December 2023

  • The To-Do List: Holiday parades, pics with Krampus and Tuba Christmas

    This week, Crosstown Arts resident artists open their studios, Shangri-La hosts a free holiday show and you can ice skate in Audubon Park for free.

    By Bianca Phillips, Holly Whitfield, Kelsey Bowen, Elle Perry December 07, 2023

• September 2023

  • From ballet to jookin, dance fest offers it all

    Dancers from around the country took to the stage Saturday, Sept. 16 as Collage Dance Collective hosted the Memphis Dance Festival, featuring performances from Lil Buck, Ballet Memphis, Nashville Ballet, Sole Defined of Washington, New York City Ballet, Alonzo King Lines Ballet of San Francisco, and the Grizz Girls.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 16, 2023

  • Ballet Memphis to refresh ‘Nutcracker,’ pay tribute to Americana music

    “We are investing in … new sets, costumes, new choreography, but everything will still have the same music, energy that people have come to love and expect,” said Ballet Memphis’ artistic director.

    By Elle Perry September 14, 2023

  • For the first time, two of the largest US ballet companies are in Memphis

    The study notes that the list is not based on “aesthetics;” it is an objective one based on a company’s “economic contribution to the ballet sector.”

    By Elle Perry September 04, 2023

• August 2023

  • The To-Do List: Water lanterns, Black art and LL Cool J’s hip-hop party

    This week, celebrate Robert Raiford’s memory at an outdoor disco, eat your way around the globe at the Germantown International Festival and take a peek inside Ballet Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen, Rashod Cobb August 18, 2023

• May 2023

  • The To-Do List: Dogchella, Mother’s Day and lots of ballet

    This week, Memphis in May celebrates Malaysia, Opera Memphis honors soldiers and Motownphilly’s back again.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Kelsey Bowen May 11, 2023

• February 2023

  • To-Do List: Blaxploitation on the big screen and belated Mardi Gras parties

    This week, the U.S. Poet Laureate will read at Rhodes, Spillit stops in Orange Mound and Ballet Memphis pays homage to love.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry February 24, 2023

• October 2022

  • The To-Do List: Dancing vampires, brewing witches and the ‘Evil Dead’

    This week offers Halloween happenings galore; plus, the Buckman Arts Center turns 25 and Rick Springfield plays Graceland on “General Hospital” fan weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry October 27, 2022

• April 2022

  • The To-Do List: Spring fashion, weird beers and lots of ballet

    This week, cheer on the Memphis Grizzlies at Fourth Bluff watch parties, catch local music shows on porches throughout Cooper-Young and see Memphis soul singer Talibah Safiya at Crosstown Arts.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry April 21, 2022

• March 2022

  • Guest column: And the crowd erupts

    During the downtime of the pandemic, our reliance on artistic expression became very clear to all of us — both performers and audiences — and so did our interdependence. Do not let our pandemic habits become our permanent ones.

    By Elizabeth Rouse March 28, 2022

• February 2022

  • The To-Do List: Servers dish, Chucky plays and dancers honor Patsy Cline

    This week, Memphis native filmmakers screen films on racism and civil rights. “Child’s Play” screens at Time Warp Drive-in. Luna Nova presents a free concert, and the Band CAMINO plays the Orpheum.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Chris Herrington February 24, 2022

• November 2021

  • Dancers, artists, musicians and Ja: Masters of the performing arts

    Local artists compared Ja Morant’s game to jazz soloists, ballet dancers and brush strokes within a mural. The Grizzlies point guard is building his masterpiece in his third season. 

    By Drew Hill November 25, 2021

• December 2020

  • Coming to a screen near you: ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet

    Ballet Memphis produced an hour-long film of the classic holiday ballet, which will be offered free on the company’s website. The New Ballet Ensemble and Children’s Ballet Theater will screen films of their “Nutcracker” performances at Malco Summer Drive-in. 

    By Peggy Burch December 10, 2020

• September 2020

  • Ballet Memphis stretches into virtual dance season

    "Arts matter, dance matters," Ballet Memphis CEO Gretchen Wollert McLennon says. "Arts are a respite and a celebration. They change lives, they employ people."

    By Jared Boyd September 05, 2020