
2023-24 Season
Join Ballet Midwest for a magical season of dance.

Wildly Creative: Arts with the Animals
Go wild for the arts AND the animals at the Topeka Zoo on Saturday, September 2 from 9am to 1:30pm. Join Ballet Midwest along with other community partners for a morning of dancing, arts, crafts, songs, and more! Experience the Topeka Zoo, as well as all of these exciting activities, all for the price of regular Zoo admission (free to Friends of the Topeka Zoo). Get ready to get “Wildly Creative!”

The Nutcracker Ballet
For 47 years, Ballet Midwest has been entertaining audiences with the magical Nutcracker Ballet set to the unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky. Join Clara at a Christmas Eve party where she receives a gift that takes her on a fantastic journey! From the battle with the Mouse King, a journey through the snow, to the Kingdom of Enchantment, you don’t want to miss this Topeka holiday tradition! December 8-10 at the Topeka Performing Arts Center.

Once Upon a Ballet
Join us for a delightful narrated performance, featuring fairy tale favorites! Topeka’s premier children’s ballet features familiar characters in an hour-long performance, followed by free after-party activities! April 20, 2024, Topeka Performing Arts Center.

Swan Lake
A princess cursed to be a swan. A prince in search of true love. Be captivated by one of the most beloved classical ballet fairytales. A story of good vs. evil, temptation, and tragedy. Can true love conquer all? April 20-21, Topeka Performing Arts Center
