Performances are fun and magical for dancers! They also provide invaluable experiences that help a student grow as a dancer and allow them to build important life skills. Performances help to develop independence, confidence, determination, teamwork, and the ability to use everything they have learned to rise to the occasion.
We will have several exciting performance opportunities for our students throughout the year including The Nutcracker, Winter Showcase, Spring Performance, opportunities with Texture Contemporary Ballet, and more!
We will have several exciting performance opportunities for our students throughout the year including The Nutcracker, Winter Showcase, Spring Performance, opportunities with Texture Contemporary Ballet, and more!
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The Nutcracker
Texture Ballet School presents The Nutcracker at August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Downtown Pittsburgh, and also at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg with the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra. Our production of the Nutcracker is a holiday spectacular you won't want to miss! Captivating music of Tchaikovsky, thrilling choreography by Alan Obuzor and Kelsey Bartman, stunning costumes, and beautiful dancing, Nutcracker will warm your heart and soul!
Our production of the Nutcracker is open to all students who are at least age 3, even if they are not students at Texture Ballet School. (Enrolled TBS students will receive priority casting.) Check below for more information on participating in The Nutcracker.
Our production of the Nutcracker is open to all students who are at least age 3, even if they are not students at Texture Ballet School. (Enrolled TBS students will receive priority casting.) Check below for more information on participating in The Nutcracker.
2025 Nutcracker Participation Information
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Performance dates:
Saturday, December 6, 2025 Downtown Pittsburgh December 12, 2025 at 7:30PM December 13, 2025 at 11AM & 3PM with the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg, PA Audition Information:
Audition Fee: $25 audition fee, $40 per family (cash/check preferred). Each audition time includes 30 minutes for registration **Greensburg students ages 3-7 are able to participate in The Nutcracker as a Bon Bon at The Palace Theatre. Click here for more info about participating. Audition Date: Saturday, September 6 **Mandatory Parent Meeting ** After your dancer enters their audition class parents must attend the Parent Meeting taking place at the same time as the audition. Attendance at the Parent Meeting is required by at least one parent/guardian. 2:30-3:30 - Group A: Texture Ballet School Students Pre-Ballet 1, 2, 3 Non Texture Ballet School Students Ages 3-5 3:00-4:30 - Group B: Texture Ballet School Students Levels 1-3 Non Texture Ballet School Students Ages 6-9 4:00-5:30 - Group C: Texture Ballet School Students Levels 4-6 Non Texture Ballet School Students Ages 10-13 5:00-6:30 - Group D: Texture Ballet School Students Levels 7-8 Non Texture Ballet School Students Ages 14-18 Boys ages 3-5 should audition with Group A Boys ages 6-11 should audition with Group B Boys ages 12-18 should audition with Group C Audition Location: Texture Studios 210 Valley Brook Rd. McMurray PA, 15317 |
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Spring Performance
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Texture Ballet School presents an annual Spring Performance which features a wonderful mixture of classical and contemporary choreography by professional choreographers, including Artistic Director Alan Obuzor.
Our Spring Performance is open to all students who are at least age 3, even if they are not students at Texture Ballet School. (Enrolled TBS students will receive priority casting.) Check below for more information on participating in our Spring Performance. |
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2026 Spring Performance Dates & Repertoire are TBA.
Nutcracker/Spring Performance Participation FAQ
Who is eligible to participate in our Nutcracker and Spring Performance?
Any dancer over the age of 3 (even beginners) may participate. You do not have to be a Texture Ballet School (TBS) student to audition. Casting auditions are open to any student of ballet. Missed Audition Forms will be available for Texture Ballet school students. The audition assesses the dancer’s ability so that he/she may be appropriately cast in a role. A child who wishes to participate is never turned away. Participation is voluntary; no TBS student is required to perform.
How often are rehearsals?
For most roles, rehearsals are held one hour once a week, usually Saturday afternoons, Sunday afternoons, and possible some weekday evenings. As the performance date approaches, more rehearsals may be added. All rehearsals are held outside of regular class times.
What about costumes?
Texture Ballet School maintains a costume inventory, and Nutcracker and Spring Performance costumes are loaned to the dancer. Many of the costumes cost well over $200 (some as much as $1,500), so maintaining this collection reduces the cost of performing for our dancers. For The Nutcracker, only bonbons, the smallest children, purchase their costumes.
Can families get involved too?
YES! Experienced and highly trained staffs of teachers prepare the children for their roles. However, an all-volunteer staff handles most other aspects of these productions. The volunteers making costumes, setting up the stage, working backstage, preparing the program, arranging for advertising, and printing the cast sweatshirts do it all for love. New hands are always welcome and very much needed!
Any dancer over the age of 3 (even beginners) may participate. You do not have to be a Texture Ballet School (TBS) student to audition. Casting auditions are open to any student of ballet. Missed Audition Forms will be available for Texture Ballet school students. The audition assesses the dancer’s ability so that he/she may be appropriately cast in a role. A child who wishes to participate is never turned away. Participation is voluntary; no TBS student is required to perform.
How often are rehearsals?
For most roles, rehearsals are held one hour once a week, usually Saturday afternoons, Sunday afternoons, and possible some weekday evenings. As the performance date approaches, more rehearsals may be added. All rehearsals are held outside of regular class times.
What about costumes?
Texture Ballet School maintains a costume inventory, and Nutcracker and Spring Performance costumes are loaned to the dancer. Many of the costumes cost well over $200 (some as much as $1,500), so maintaining this collection reduces the cost of performing for our dancers. For The Nutcracker, only bonbons, the smallest children, purchase their costumes.
Can families get involved too?
YES! Experienced and highly trained staffs of teachers prepare the children for their roles. However, an all-volunteer staff handles most other aspects of these productions. The volunteers making costumes, setting up the stage, working backstage, preparing the program, arranging for advertising, and printing the cast sweatshirts do it all for love. New hands are always welcome and very much needed!