School Performances

Each year, approximately 2,400 children and adults see our full-length ballets and community outreach performances that provide professional training for talented local dancers and increased access to the arts in San Antonio, especially for low-income children and families in the inner city. SAYB allows young dancers to hone their craft and increase their competitiveness for college scholarships, membership in professional companies, and roles in local productions. In addition to staging fulllength productions of “The Nutcracker,”and “Cinderella,” each year, our company of 25 dancers ages 6-18 performs for approximately 40 schools and community organizations to spread knowledge and excitement about dance. We have enjoyed performing for non-profit partners such as Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio, San Antonio Battered Women and Children’s Shelter, Boysville, Martinez Street Women’s Center and in community venues such as Barnes & Noble, the McNay Art Museum, the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, the Carver Community Cultural Center, and Brackenridge Park, providing free performances that introduce individuals and families to dance, sometimes for the first time.

The Swan Soiree

San Antonio Youth Ballet Ball- The Swan Soiree
Join us at The Club At Sonterra for a magical afternoon at the Swan Soiree! Get ready to be mesmerized by the graceful performances of our talented youth ballet dancers. This in-person event promises to be a day to remember, filled with elegance and artistry. Don’t miss out on this enchanting experience!
Proceeds from The Swan Soiree will benefit San Antonio Youth Ballet’s mission to spread the art of dance among future generations. Our goal is to raise funds to help deserving students further their dance education. Your gift will provide our organization resources to help expand our programming and reach dancers across our community.
Neither San Antonio Youth Ballet nor the venue are responsible for guest’s personal property. Please keep valuable items with you at all times.
We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove a guest from our event for any reason.
Tickets are non-refundable.
If you are unable to attend this event, please email us prior to the start of the event and let us know. We will be happy to transfer your tickets to any one of our future performances.
Eventbrite is the ONLY legitimate ticket seller for this event. The venue does not sell tickets to this event. San Antonio Youth Ballet is not responsible for tickets sold by resellers and reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone with a fraudulent ticket.
If you do not agree to any or all of these terms and conditions, please do not purchase tickets for this event. Thank you for your understanding.

 

The Nutcracker Auditions

Join us for San Antonio Youth Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Open Auditions on Saturday, August 23! We are excited to present this classic production this season with live accompaniment by the South Texas Symphonic Orchestra! Dancers will perform NEW choreography by the amazing Husan Wong and direction under Danielle Campbell Steans, rehearsals begin weekends, starting September 2025. Only a limited number of cast members will be accepted.
Auditions are open to artists of all ages 3- adult.
Beginner/Intermediate, Advanced Dancers & Performing Artists

Registration begins at 12:30 pm
1:00 pm – Audition, ages 3-6
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm- Audition, ages 7-12
3:00pm – 4:30 pm- Audition, ages 13 – adult
4:30 pm- 5:00 pm- Call backs

To pre register, visit dancestudio-pro.com/online/saballetschool, call 210.802.7931 or email info@sanantonioballetschool.com with the following information, name, age, date of birth, performance experience (if any), resume and head shot.
Attire: Ladies – black leotard, pink tights, pink technique flats or pointe shoes; Gentlemen – white leotard or fitted t-shirt, black tights with white socks and white or black ballet shoes.
*The Nutcracker auditions are held at San Antonio Ballet School studios. Per studio policies, parents must drop off their dancer and wait in their vehicles. *Video submissions accepted-call 210.802.7931 for more information.

What Makes Our Performances Unique

SAYB allows young dancers to hone their craft and increase their competitiveness for college scholarships, membership in professional companies, and roles in local productions. In addition to staging full length productions of “The Nutcracker,”and  “Cinderella,”  each year, our company of 25 dancers ages 6-18 performs for approximately 40 schools and community organizations to spread knowledge and excitement about dance.

We have enjoyed performing for non-profit partners such as Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio, San Antonio Battered Women and Children’s Shelter, Boysville, Martinez Street Women’s Center and in community venues such as Barnes & Noble, the McNay Art Museum, the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, the Carver Community Cultural Center, and Brackenridge Park, providing free performances that introduce individuals and families to dance, sometimes for the first time.