For Educators

Ballet Austin acknowledges the arts and arts education as essential elements in the educational process necessary for the intellectual and social development of all humans. Ballet Austin is committed to offering educators resources and opportunities to provide young people with arts experiences, specifically dance. Research demonstrates that students benefit socially and academically from sustained involvement in the arts. Students in arts-rich environments have higher concepts of their academic ability, are achieving at higher rates on standardized test scores and are more engaged in schools.

Elementary School

• The Nutcracker School Shows (at the theater)
• The Nutcracker Docent Program (in the schools)
• Build-a-Ballet - Peter and the Wolf (at Ballet Austin or in the schools)
• Studio Spotlight (at Ballet Austin)
• Arts Blitz - Symphony of Clouds (at Ballet Austin or in the schools)
• Leaps & No Bounds (in the schools)
• Dance Resources (online)

Middle and High School

• Dance Revolutions (at Ballet Austin or in the schools)
• Studio Spotlight (at Ballet Austin)
• ArtSmart (at the theater)
• Dance Resources (online)

College

• Studio Spotlight (at Ballet Austin)
• ArtSmart (at the theater)
• Dance Resources (online)

Elementary through College

• Studio Spotlight (at Ballet Austin)
• Dance Resources (online)

Teacher Professional Development

• Studio Spotlight (at Ballet Austin)
• Master Classes (at Ballet Austin)
• Dance History Curriculum
• The Choreographer’s Toolkit
• The Audience Member’s Toolkit
• Educator’s Discount