Festival Ballet of North Central Texas
38th Annual Nutcracker
UNT University Theatre, RTFP Building
06/05/2026
Save the date for Nutcracker auditions on August 15th and 22nd. Auditions for ages 5 - adult will take place at Denton Ballet Academy. Registration opens on July 1st. We look forward to seeing everyone as we begin SEASON 39! 🎀
05/27/2026
The Festival Ballet family extends our deepest condolences to Mr. Valiev and his family at this difficult time.
It is with great sorrow that I share this sad news. This afternoon, Russian time, my beloved mother, Aelita Valieva, passed away at the age of 92. My sister Era and brother-in-law Andrei are currently in Ufa, Russia. Our entire extended family, including my son Samat, niece Anastasia, cousin Elvira, and all of our relatives, are united by the thought of this difficult loss for us all. Our mother lived a long and happy life. She always served as an example of optimism, striving for perfection, and loving each other and everyone around us. She was a very classy and beautiful lady, inside and out. She will never be forgotten and will always be loved. -Eldar Valiev
05/02/2026
Mark your calendar! 🎀
05/02/2026
Our boutique coordinators Laurie Martinez and Melanie Miller were recently at The World Trade Center in Dallas looking for the new souvenirs for Festival Ballet's 39th anniversary Nutcracker production, and they ran into you know who! It's never too early for a bit of holiday magic!
Stay tuned for audition announcements coming soon! 🎀