2022-2023 Ballet Series
The Dayton Ballet proudly celebrates its 85th anniversary in an electric and exciting 2022–2023 Season. In this anniversary season, the company presents a spooky time with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the classic holiday story of The Nutcracker, a celebration of all things dance in the 85th Diamond Anniversary, and a family favorite with Peter Pan.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Victoria Theatre
7:30 pm Friday, October 28, 2022
7:30 pm Saturday, October 29, 2022
2:30 pm Sunday, October 30, 2022
October is the perfect setting for Dayton Ballet’s brand-new production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The haunting story of the Headless Horseman comes to life with all the same characters of this familiar tale. Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, and the full ensemble of Dayton Ballet take the stage to bring to life Artistic Director Karen Russo Burke’s fresh approach on the timeless classic. Composer Austin Jaquith provides a brand-new original score, performed live by musicians from the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.
Ballet Series Subscribers can have any of the three performances of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow included in their subscription package.
Family Series Subscribers only have the Sunday, October 30, 2022 performance at 2:30 pm included in their subscription package.

The Nutcracker
Schuster Center
7:30 pm Friday, December 9, 2022
2:30 pm Saturday, December 10, 2022
7:30 pm Saturday, December 10, 2022
2:30 pm Sunday, December 11, 2022
7:30 pm Friday, December 16, 2022
2:30 pm Saturday, December 17, 2022
7:30 pm Saturday, December 17, 2022
2:30 pm Sunday, December 18, 2022
Join Clara, accompanied by her gallant Nutcracker Prince, on a dreamy trip to the Land of Sweets, where she meets Mother Ginger, the Marzipan Shepherdesses, Ribbon Candy, the Dew Drops, and, of course, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her dashing Cavalier.
Ballet Series Subscribers can have any performances of The Nutcracker included in their subscription package.
Family Series Subscribers only have the Sunday, December 11, 2022 performance at 2:30 pm included in their subscription package.

85th Diamond Anniversary
Victoria Theatre
7:30 pm Friday, February 10, 2023
7:30 pm Saturday, February 11, 2023
2:30 pm Sunday, February 12, 2023

Peter Pan
Schuster Center
7:30 pm Friday, April 21, 2023
7:30 pm Saturday, April 22, 2023
2:30 pm Sunday, April 23, 2023
The timeless story of Peter Pan extols the virtues of eternal youth and of keeping our childlike wonder. Choreographer Septime Webre tells this beloved tale through the magic of dance, filled with notable moments set to thrill audience members of any age.
Ballet Series Subscribers can have any of the three performances of Peter Pan included in their subscription package.
SuperPops Series Subscribers can only choose the Friday, April 21, 2023 or Saturday, April 22, 2023 performance at 7:30 pm for their subscription package.
Family Series Subscribers only have the Sunday, April 23, 2023 performance at 2:30 pm included in their subscription package.

Wildcard
Ballet subscribers can choose any performance from the current season at the time of purchase or at any time during the season.