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A new school focused on providing education intertwined with arts programming for grades 6-12 may be in the works at the site of the now-vacant Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School—the […]

Ben Kubie will lead choreography, instruction, and performance programming for youth-focused organization  Memphis, TN – New Ballet Ensemble & School is pleased to announce that, after a nationwide search, longtime […]

By Sunyah Fisher Hello everyone! My name is Sunyah Fisher, and I’m proud to have graduated from Middle College High School this year.  I’ve been dancing since I was two […]

It has been said that if a person can count on the fingers of one hand all the musical experiences that transport you to another realm, then you are very […]

New Ballet Executive Director Matthew Best joined ARTSmemphis’ Tracy Lauritzen-Wright to talk to Gina Neely on Bluff City Life last week to share the inside scoop on the 22nd annual NutRemix™, presented by Nike!  Matthew […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 30, 2024 – New Ballet Ensemble & School’s NutRemix™, presented by Nike, returns to the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 23-24. Set on Beale Street, this electrifying, uniquely Memphis retelling of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” pushes artistic horizons and makes dance accessible to all. NutRemix features student dancers of all ages, New Ballet teaching artists and professional apprentices and a rising Memphis Jookin’ star.

Khamari McElroy, a recent graduate of Overton High School, began his journey with New Ballet Ensemble & School at age five. “When the New Ballet Pathways program came to Dunbar […]

Founding CEO Katie Smythe will spearhead strategic planning and development efforts.  Memphis, Tenn., March 14, 2024 – Local nonprofit arts education organization, New Ballet Ensemble & School, has appointed 2007 […]

Deborah Northcross has been a part of the New Ballet Ensemble board for more than a decade — since 2008. Currently, she serves as Chair of the Board. While her […]