Master Class with World Ballet Company
Join Redding City Ballet for a Master Class taught by members of the World Ballet Company’s cast of The Great Gatsby. Based in Los Angeles and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, World Ballet Company leverages decades of combined entertainment expertise to create, produce, and tour original productions that appeal to newcomers and seasoned balletgoers alike. Two classes are offered concurrently:
Studio A: 3:30-4:45pm, Advanced dancers (ages 12+)
Studio B: 3:30-4:45pm, Intermediate dancers (ages 8+)
Sign up today to reserve your spot for this unique experience: https://www.reddingcityballet.org/store/p/ogs7w36sux7ei9w2h795eadasbblvi-lkrjk-gbz3g
Open Auditions for “Artistry in Bloom” Spring Tour 2025
Join us for Redding City Ballet’s Artistry in Bloom tour. Dancers ages 10+ are invited to audition to perform in innovative new works featuring local composers as well as time-honored classical ballet variations. Auditions will take place on the following schedule:
9:30am-10:30am - Intermediate Dancers (ages 10+)
10:30am-12:00pm - Advanced Dancers (Ages 12+)
12:00pm-12:30pm - Dancers on pointe (must also attend 10:30-12 audition)
Visit our web store to register for auditions: https://www.reddingcityballet.org/store/p/spring-tour-2025-auditions
Redding City Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Share in this North State holiday tradition as Tchaikovsky’s timeless score takes Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a journey through sparkling snowflakes to the land of dancing sweets in Redding City Ballet’s 24th presentation of The Nutcracker.
From stunning costumes and a beautiful Sugarplum Fairy to toy soldiers, waltzing flowers, and an evil Rat Queen, this enchanting ballet will sweep you up in the delight of the holiday season.
Sunday, December 8 at 3:00pm at The Cascade Theatre
Redding City Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Share in this North State holiday tradition as Tchaikovsky’s timeless score takes Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a journey through sparkling snowflakes to the land of dancing sweets in Redding City Ballet’s 24th presentation of The Nutcracker.
From stunning costumes and a beautiful Sugarplum Fairy to toy soldiers, waltzing flowers, and an evil Rat Queen, this enchanting ballet will sweep you up in the delight of the holiday season.
Saturday, December 7 at 12:00pm at The Cascade Theatre followed by a Sugar Plum and Friends Meet and Greet on the stage following the show.
Redding City Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Share in this North State holiday tradition as Tchaikovsky’s timeless score takes Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a journey through sparkling snowflakes to the land of dancing sweets in Redding City Ballet’s 26th presentation of The Nutcracker.
From stunning costumes and a beautiful Sugarplum Fairy to toy soldiers, waltzing flowers, and an evil Rat Queen, this enchanting ballet will sweep you up in the delight of the holiday season.
Friday, December 6 at 7:00pm at The Cascade Theatre
School Shows for Redding City Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Bring your school class to enjoy this special school performance of Redding City Ballet's The Nutcracker. Show times are 9:00 and 12:30. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfImLkMEriiGhRzMXhOEcj0ELMawrhZCfqUoN-IlHn4dN3I_w/viewform
National Dance Day
Redding City Ballet joins local and regional dance studios and dance groups to celebrate the art of movement in our community. This recital features demonstrations of various styles of dance. Entrance donations and concessions sales support the Foundation for Performing Arts Education (FPAE) and their efforts to build a new community theater for increased education and performance opportunities.
Open Auditions for The Nutcracker
Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the RCB Studio, 935 Locust St, Redding
Audition Schedule:
10am – 10:45am Children 6-9 years old (Creative Ballet, Pre-ballet, Level I Ballet equivalent)
11am – 12pm Children 10-13 years old (Level II, III & IV Ballet equivalent)
12:30pm – 2:30pm Dancers 13 to adult, girls en pointe at least one year (Level IV & V Ballet equivalent)
2:30pm – 3:15pm Teen/Adult Character parts- ballroom dance experience a plus
Children must be 6 by date of auditions. Please arrive 15 minutes before the audition time to allow for parking and check-in.
Dance attire of black leotard, pink tights, pink shoes, hair in a bun for the girls. Black tights or leggings and white shirt or leotard, hair pulled back for the boys.
Pre-registration required.
Audition Information Meeting
Join us at our Locust St studio for an audition information night to learn the details of participating in Redding City Ballet’s 2024 production of The Nutcracker in addition to joining the company. Tentative rehearsal, performance and fee schedule will be provided.
Baby Wearing Fitness Dance Party
Join us for a fun-filled Fitness Dance Party! This class is designed for all levels and will include a warm-up, dance routines, and a cool down & stretch. Baby-wearing is recommended but not required. We will have a few extra carriers available if you don’t have one or want to try a new style. Don’t miss out on this chance to get active, bond with your little one, and have a blast! Sign up here!
RCB Studio Grand Opening
Join us for the grand opening of Redding City Ballet’s new studio on Locust Street! Take a tour of the studio. Meet or reconnect with staff, board members, and friends. Purchase uniform items at the RCB shop or our special pop-up shop hosted by Backstage Dance & Theater Supply. Get excited for a new season with Redding City Ballet!
Free, 10-minute mini classes will begin every 15 minutes throughout the evening to help with class placement. Please refer to the following schedule and choose the classes you’d like to try:
6:00 - Ribbon Cutting and Welcome
6:15 - Pre-ballet and Intro to Ballet mini session (ages 3-6)
6:30 - Level 1 and 2 Ballet mini session (ages 7-11)
6:45 - Level 3 and 4 Ballet mini session (ages 10-15)
7:00 - Contemporary Ballet 1 mini session (ages 8-12)
7:15 - Men’s Basic Ballet mini session (age 8-adult)
7:30 - Level 4 and 5 Ballet mini session (age 11-adult)
7:45 - Contemporary Ballet 2 mini session (age 13-adult)
Summer Dance Intensive
A full week dance intensive featuring classes with Redding City Ballet artistic staff and guest teachers. Two sessions: 9am-12pm for ages 8-13 (not on pointe), and 12:30-4pm for ages 13 through adult. Tentative schedule and more information here. Registration is now open in our Parent Portal here.
Inspire and Elevate Gala Performance
See Redding City Ballet’s spring repertoire performance of Inspire and Elevate. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, desserts and a silent auction after the performance.
Inspire and Elevate Weaverville
Join us for Redding City Ballet’s Spring Repertoire performance, Inspire and Elevate. Tickets available at Clutter, 1400 Main St, Weaverville, or at the door. Contact Clutter at (530) 623-4292.
Masterclass with live pianist
Join Redding City Ballet for a Masterclass with Artistic Director/Ballet Mistress Ashley Ramsour with live piano accompianment by Julie Sargent.
Beginning/Intermediate class, ages 6+, 9-10am. Intermediate/Advanced class, ages 12+ 10:30am-12pm.
Class is free and donations are accepted. Sign up to reserve your spot for this unique experience.
The Nutcracker Closing Night
Redding City Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to Redding, Saturday, December 10, 7pm.
The Nutcracker Matinee
Redding City Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to Redding Saturday, December 9 at 1pm. Matinee performance followed by a Children’s Sugar Plum Tea.
The Nutcracker Opening Night
Redding City Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to Redding, Friday, December 9, 7pm.
The Nutcracker in Weaverville
Redding City Ballet’s The Nutcracker comes to the Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center for one performance.
National Day of Dance Celebration
National Day of Dance Celebration and Redding School of the Arts.
Open Auditions for The Nutcracker
Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Old City Hall, 1313 Market St, Redding
10am – 11am Children 6-9 years old (Creative Ballet, Pre-ballet, Level I Ballet equivalent)
11am – 12pm Children 10 -13 years old (Level II, III & IV Ballet equivalent)
12pm – 2:00pm Dancers 13 to adult, girls en pointe at least one year (Level IV & V Ballet equivalent)
2:00pm – 3:00pm Teen/Adult Character parts- ballroom dance experience a plus
Children must be 6 by date of auditions. Please arrive 15 minutes before the audition time to allow for parking and check-in.
Dance attire of black leotard, pink tights, pink shoes, hair in a bun for the girls. Black tights or leggings and white shirt or leotard, hair pulled back for the boys.
Pre-registration required.
Audition Information Meeting
Join us for an audition information night to learn the details of participating in Redding City Ballet’s 2023 production of The Nutcracker in addition to joining the company. Tentative rehearsal, performance and fee schedule will be provided.