Events

The Nutcracker

December 5-8, 2024

Theatre Northwest | IUN
3401 Broadway St., Gary, IN

Thursday, December 5: 10am (Sold out)
Thursday, December 5: 12:15pm (Sold out)
Thursday, December 5: 7pm
Friday, December 6: 10am (Sold out)
Friday, December 6: 7pm
Saturday, December 7: 1pm
Saturday, December 7: 6pm
Sunday, December 8: 2pm (SOLD OUT – NO TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE NOR AT DOOR)

It’s everyone’s favorite holiday tradition – The Nutcracker. Kick off the holidays with Indiana Ballet Theatre in this annual all-ages classical mime ballet. Located at the beautiful Theatre Northwest at Indiana University Northwest’s campus.

Theatre Northwest Location Information: The theatre is located across the street from the main IUN Campus. The theatre is located in the Arts & Sciences Building on the second floor. It is accessible by both stairs and an elevator. 

Parking: General Parking in lots 8 and 9 located between 33rd and 34th on the East side of Broadway. Accessible parking located in lot 13 (East side of Broadway off of 33rd).

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THANKS FOR COMING

Tea Time with Nutcracker & Friends

Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 2-6pm

Dean & Barbara White Center
6600 Broadway St., Merrillville, IN

Get ready to kick off the holiday season at Indiana Ballet Theatre’s magical Nutcracker Tea Party! Join Clara, the mischievous Rat King, and all your favorite characters for a festive afternoon filled with joy and wonder. Sip on delicious tea, enjoy delightful treats, and be entertained by live performances and music straight from the enchanting world of The Nutcracker. There’s fun for the whole family, with a silent auction and the chance for your little ones to meet, greet, and snap photos with the beloved cast. It’s a holiday celebration for all ages that you won’t want to miss!

Party for the Arts

Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 6-9pm

The Hall of Justice
220 S. Main St., Crown Point, IN

Join us for an evening of FUNdraising for the Classical Arts Centre at Party for the Arts! The night will feature instrumental and vocal special guest performances and stunning dance performances that will ignite your imagination. Whether you come to enjoy the artistry or support a great cause this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Master Ballet Class with Mark-David Bloodgood

August 17-18, 2024

Merrillville Studio | See Schedule
8888 Louisiana St., Merrillville, IN

Nutcracker 2025 Auditions

August 24-25, 2024

Merrillville Studio | See Schedule
8888 Louisiana St., Merrillville, IN

It’s not quite the holidays yet, but it’s not too early to plan for this year’s Nutcracker. Everyone’s favorite holiday tradition is months away but we’ve set the dates for auditions for ages 5 and up. Pre-registration is preferred.

Cinderella 2024 WEB EVENT (500 x 500 px)

Cinderella

May 4-6, 2024

Theatre Northwest, IUN, 3401 Broadway, Gary, IN 

Join Indiana Ballet Theatre as we present Cinderella for our annual spring performance! This beloved favorite is a comedic classical ballet choreographed by Rostislav Zakharov to music composed by Sergei Prokofiev. Watch this fairytale ballet come to life with Cinderella, Prince Charming, Fairy Godmother and the crazy step sisters, Esme and Theodora. Don’t miss this this magical, memorable performance, perfect for the entire family of all ages.

Theatre Northwest Location Information: The theatre is located across the street from the main IUN Campus. The theatre is located in the Arts & Sciences Building on the second floor. It is accessible by both stairs and an elevator. 

Parking: General Parking in lots 8 and 9 located between 33rd and 34th on the East side of Broadway. Accessible parking located in lot 13 (East side of Broadway off of 33rd).

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Kaliedoscope 2024

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN

Indiana Ballet Theatre as we present our annual modern-contemporary dance concert KALIEDOSCOPE! Founded and directed by IBT Artistic Director Amanda Tuohy, this contemporary showcase has been a fan favorite since its inception in 1999. Audiences return year after year to enjoy this concert which beautifully and artistically connects movement to the human experience. This performance is perfect for all ages.

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Master Tap Workshop with Mark Yonally

Saturday, January 27, 2024

WORKSHOP STUDIO LOCATION:
Merrillville Studio – 8888 Louisiana, Merrillville, IN

10:00am – 12:30pm | Experienced Tappers 8+ (Class and Tap Dance History and Theory Session)

12:30pm -3:00pm | Advanced & Intermediate Tappers (Class and Tech, Tap Games, and Choreo)

Yonally (he/him) is the founder and Artistic Director of Chicago Tap Theatre, one of the most critically well-regarded dance companies in Chicago. They perform an annual three-show season in Chicago and tour both throughout America and Europe. Their performances have been chosen as the Top Ten Dance events of the year by the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, SeeChicagoDance and Windy City Media. Their 2016 Time Travel Story Show, “TimeSteps” was selected as the Best New Production of 2016 by the Dance Magazine Reader’s Poll. Mark has developed a national and international reputation as a performer, with solo performances in Chicago, Helsinki, Barcelona, New York, Amsterdam and Paris. He has been blessed to have Sam Weber, Sarah Petronio, Dianne Walker, Bill Evans and Billy Siegenfeld as mentors. Mark has also recorded with live musicians, including an appearance with the Polyphonic Spree on their song “Mental Cabaret” and on stage with them at Lollapalooza. Learn more about Mark Yonally