Our Productions
Brevard Ballet Youth Company produces two productions every year, our annual production of The Nutcracker Ballet in December and a Spring performance in May. All of Brevard Ballet Youth Company's production are made up of local talent from the community featuring students from Brevard Ballet Academy as well as kids interested in performing from all over county. Props are hand-built by volunteers from the community and costumes are sewn by the company's talented wardrobe mistress, Joanna Hoke. The elaborate and colorful designs hint at the magic that is to come when dancers don the outfits and step onto the stage of the Eau Gallie Performing Arts Center. The stage team consists of Theatre Director, Ed Dunne and Eau Gallie High School students who are passionate about theatre and the arts, giving them the opportunity to learn from experts such as lighting director from the famous Mariinsky Theatre (St. Petersburg, Russia) Maxim Bondar.
The Nutcracker Ballet
Composed by Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky
Directed and Choreographed by Elena Shokhina
The Nutcracker Ballet is a must-see holiday tradition for the entire family! Elena Shokhina first premiered her rendition of the ballet in December of 2017. We are proud to say that in 2020, the lead role of the Sugar Plum fairy was performed by Brevard Ballet Academy student, Vivien Levine, at just 16 years old.
Guest artists are invited to perform the roles of the Nutcracker Prince and the Russian Dance from Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami. This past December we celebrated the 5th anniversary of The Nutcracker Ballet.
Cinderella
Composed by Sergei Prokofiev
Directed and Choreographed by Elena Shokhina
For the first time ever in Brevard County, Cinderella premiered on stage in May of 2019. The role of Cinderella was performed by Brevard Ballet Academy's Vivien Levine at only 14 years old, Her dance partner performing the role of the prince was guest artist, Arcadian Broad of Sarasota Ballet. After the triumphant success, Cinderella returned in May of 2021 with even more sparkle and magic! Vivien Levine graced the stage once again as the lead role with guest artist, Alexey Minkin, from Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami.
Swan Lake
Premieres May 22, 2022!
Composed by Pyotr IIyich Tchaikovsky
Directed by Elena Shokhina
Staged by Artistic Director, Elena Shokhina to Tchaikovsky's powerful score, we present to you, Swan Lake. Over 100 dancers will grace the stage, to tell the triumphant story of Swan Princess, Odette and her spellbound swan maidens, Prince Siegfried, the evil baron, Von Rothbart and the imposter, Odille. This enchanting fairytale takes you on a journey of true love, tragedy, and sorcery. From the royal medieval ballroom to the moonlit lakeside, we promise pure magic, drama, and suspense. This is an experience not to be missed!.
Wow! Tonight's performance of the Nutcracker by Brevard Ballet Youth Company, was way better than I expected! It was to be a holiday treat for Mom. But, I was enthralled the entire time. From the costumes to the set design, it was mesmerizing. The performers were amazing! From opening curtain to the cast presentation, I was impressed with the skill and grace of each dancer. Growing up in DC and attending performances in NYC, I am so happy that we have such quality work here! Thank you!
