Performances and Events
Upcoming Events
Nutcracker 2025
Marin Ballet’s Nutcracker! Clara’s magical Christmas Eve dreams are returning this year, featuring the artistry of 125 dancers, and elaborate Victorian costumes and sets. Embrace this wonderful holiday tradition with your loved ones. December 6 and 7, 2025 at the Novato Center for the Arts.
Venue Address: 625 Arthur Street, Novato, CA 94947
Tickets are now available to the general public! Click the link below to purchase tickets.
Marin Ballet Youth Company
The debut performance of the Marin Ballet Youth Company will be a special appearance alongside Grammy-nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker in her “Joy to the World” National Tour on Monday, December 22 at 7pm.
Temple Hill Auditorium
4780 Lincoln Avenue Oakland, CA 94602
Please use the Affiliate Code: MARIN
Free Nutcracker Storytime and Tree Lighting at Marin Country Mart
Join us at Marin Country Mart on Sunday, November 30, at 4pm, for a beloved holiday tradition! A beautifully costumed storyteller will bring Act I of The Nutcracker to life, joined by Clara, her party friends, dancing mice, and magical snow fairies.
Free and fun for all ages! Don’t miss this festive kickoff to the holiday season!
✨ Performance will be at the big tent. Tree Lighting Ceremony will follow immediately after.
Date: November 30, 2025 at 4pm
Location: 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur CA 94939
Exploring the Great Classical Ballets at the Tiburon Library:
You are personally invited to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical ballet with Marin Ballet’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Corinne Jonas.
Please join Corinne at the Tiburon Library for her exciting free series of Ballet Appreciation classes, perfect for adults and seniors who want to explore the artistry and storytelling behind the following four iconic story ballets.
What to Expect:
- Hour-long sessions, each focusing on a different classical ballet
- Learn the captivating stories behind these timeless productions
- Analyze the beautiful musical scores that bring these tales to life
- Watch breathtaking video footage from professional company performances
- Experience the joy of dance with a 10-15-minute choreography lesson
No prior ballet experience needed! Most of the class will be seated, making it accessible for all. For the short dance portion, simply wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement.
Save the date:
Thursday, September 11, Cinderella
Thursday, October 9, La Bayadere
Thursday, November 13, La Sylphide
Support provided by the Belvedere Community Foundation.
Past Events
Spring Showcase
This year’s Spring Showcase will displayed a progression of talent and new works from our littlest performers in Level 1 all the way up to Level 8.
Reminisce on where your amazing child started, as you delight in the energy and smiles of the younger dancers… or imagine what your child could become as you watch the older students perform with skill and artistry.
Spring Concert “Peter and the Wolf”
Students in our intermediate and advanced divisions rehearsed for our new production of Peter and the Wolf. Charlie Martin is choreographed and designing the costumes for the 1-act story ballet that will be presented along with two additional new works by Ana Dekleva (contemporary Level 8) and Julia Adam (Level 9).
Extravadance Gala Fundraiser
Step into the Roaring 20’s
Our Extravadance Gala is on Saturday, April 26. Guests will step into the Great Gatsby era with all its glitz and glamour.
The Ballet Collection
Art Exhibition
Damon Mahoney’s shared a stunning collection celebrating ballet dancers with a dozen paintings on canvas and a selection of prints and drawings. Damon, a former soloist with Oakland Ballet and San Francisco Opera, combines his 12-year dance career and passion for art to capture the beauty and athleticism of ballet.
Extravadance
Due your generosity, we exceeded our goal! All of us at Marin Ballet are so grateful for the support we received during our Extravadance Gala, which allows us to offer exceptional ballet training and tuition assistance to a diverse group of students.
Together we enjoyed our luscious Insalata’s dinner, responded to the antics of our auctioneer, Chad Carvey, and grooved to the hustle led by Charlie Martin to the tunes of D.J. Tony Page! Due to the festive attire, the 70’s has never looked so good.
Congratulations to our award winners, our alumni of the year, Krystina Morrill, and all our auction winners.
Watch our Nutcracker Rehearsal
Marin Ballet Flamenco Presentation
60th Anniversary Weekend
Joined by families, faculty, alumni, and our extended community, we gathered together to honor 60 years of Marin Ballet.
To honor our anniversary, our goal was to raise $60,000 for the Laurie Klein Scholarship Fund.
Anniversary Celebration
Friday, March 24, 2023
100 Elm Street, San Rafael
Anniversary Performance
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Marin School of the Art, Novato