WELCOME TO OUR 2025-2026 SEASON!
Tickets for Victoria Ballet Theatre performances may also be purchased online or at the box office located inside the
Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main, Victoria, Texas.
Please call 361-570-TKTS (361-570-8587) to purchase over the phone or to inquire about other VBT events.
Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main, Victoria, Texas.
Please call 361-570-TKTS (361-570-8587) to purchase over the phone or to inquire about other VBT events.
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FALL FOR DANCE
Date: September 27, 2025 Times: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Location: Leo J. Welder Center for Performing Arts Tickets: $30 Premium / $25 Preferred / $20 Select This season’s vibrant opener presents a stunning mixed repertoire of classical and contemporary works. Guest choreographers include Nao Kusuzaki, Domingo Estrada Jr., and VBT alumna Emily Lofton. Resident choreographers Brenda Tally and Angelica Vela will present original works, including the world premiere of Wildflowers by Tally—commissioned by Susannah and Don Porr—with an original score by Jared Oaks, music director of Ballet West. Wildflowers will feature live musical accompaniment, including the composer himself, New York–based violinist Claire Smith Bermingham, a Victoria native, and two additional musicians. Special Residency Announcement: From August 4–8, Domingo Estrada Jr., a Victoria native with a distinguished professional career—including over a decade with the acclaimed Mark Morris Dance Group (2009–2023)—will be in residence to choreograph a new work for Fall for Dance. Read his full bio here. Fall for Dance is made possible by a grant from HEB Helping Here. |
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THE NUTCRACKER
Dates: December 11–13, 2025 – 7:30 p.m. & December 13–14, 2025 – 2:00 p.m. Location: Leo J. Welder Center for Performing Arts Tickets: $45 Premium / $40 Preferred / $30 Select A beloved Victoria tradition since 1985, The Nutcracker returns to enchant audiences with five dazzling performances. This year’s production stars returning principal guest artists Karina Gonzalez and Harper Watters of Houston Ballet. With the charm of Tchaikovsky’s iconic score and a cast of community members, VBT dancers, and professional guests, this production promises festive magic for audiences of all ages. Each year, approximately 150 community members join the stage alongside company dancers and professional guest artists to bring this cherished holiday classic to life. Open community auditions for The Nutcracker will be held on the afternoon of Sunday, September 28. Check Nutcracker audition page HERE for more information. For the first time in the company’s 40+ year history, all VISD fourth-grade students will attend all three of VBT’s educational productions completely free of charge. In past seasons, VBT has provided free access to its fall and spring shows for VISD students. This season marks the inaugural year that The Nutcracker—the company’s most lavish and anticipated production—will also be included in this initiative. The Nutcracker is made possible by a grant from the Albert E. & Myrtle Gunn York Trust. |
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SEUSS & STRAVINSKY
Dates: March 7, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. / March 8, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. Location: Leo J. Welder Center for Performing Arts Tickets: $35 Premium / $30 Preferred / $25 Select This imaginative double bill celebrates both whimsical storytelling and timeless music. · Seuss Suite, a delightful children’s ballet choreographed by Pearl Pierce, brings to life the worlds of Green Eggs & Ham, The Cat in the Hat, and The Sneetches in a playful, dance-filled journey. · The world premiere of Firebird, choreographed by Mauro Villanueva, reimagines Stravinsky’s beloved ballet through a contemporary lens, designed specifically for the dynamic talents of the Victoria Ballet Theatre company. Seuss & Stravinsky is made possible by a grant from The Albert & Mary Dick Charitable Trust. |
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BRUCE WOOD DANCE
Date: May 1, 2026 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Leo J. Welder Center for Performing Arts Tickets: $30 Premium / $25 Preferred / $20 Select In an exciting artistic partnership, VBT welcomes professional dance company Bruce Wood Dance of Dallas for a ONE-NIGHT ONLY performance featuring the company’s acclaimed repertory. A highlight of the evening will be a collaborative piece featuring dancers from both Bruce Wood Dance and VBT. Hailed as Dallas’s “shining star” and repeatedly named Dallas’s Best Dance Company by D Magazine, Bruce Wood Dance is known for emotionally charged, technically excellent contemporary works. Under Artistic Director Joy Bollinger, the company continues Bruce Wood’s legacy of creating transformative art that entertains, enriches, and heals. This performance is part of a week-long residency offering deep engagement with the Victoria community. |
