INTERNATIONAL BALLET THEATRE 
presents

20th Anniversary

PERFORMANCE SEASON

A Traditional Holiday Spectacle

Ballet in Two Acts with one intermission.

Total runtime - 1 hour 50 min.

Join the International Ballet Theatre for a Christmas tradition decades old. With vibrant costumes and brilliant sets, IBT’s Nutcracker has become a family event tp remember. Staged with traditional Russian choreography, exotic Arabian dancers, and a fierce battle scene with soldiers and mice, let our cast dazzle you with a spectacle of the ages. Clara and her handsome prince await your arrival at our theater, where they will take you on a journey beyond the snow covered forest to the land of sweets. 

Choreography by Vera Altunina

Based on the original production by Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa
Music of P.I. Tchaikovsky

Show Times

Meydenbauer Theatre, Bellevue

11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004​

Nutcracker School Show 

International Ballet Theatre wishes to share a love of dance with the broadest possible audience.  We are excited to share The Nutcracker with the public, private and home school organizations of the Eastside through our School Performances.

For more information please visit our Outreach Program page. 

An IBT For Children Production

A ballet in Two Acts with one intermission.

Total runtime - 1 hour 10 min.

Based on Lewis Carol’s “Adventure of Alice in Wonderland,” this IBT for Children production is a stimulating experience in the magical world of live theatre and dance. Recommended for younger audiences, our performance features talented dancers from the International Ballet Academy; the preparatory school of the International Ballet Theatre. 

Choreography by Vera Altunina, Alison Epsom, Hiromi Rudd

Composers P. Tschaikovski, A. Glazunov

Show Times

Meydenbauer Theatre, Bellevue

11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004​

An IBT For Children Production

Our Company is a strong believer in providing our younger generations with access to the arts via dance. With this in mind we have created the IBT For Children Program where productions specifically created for a younger audiences are performed by their peers. By witnessing unique stories and ballet performed by dancers their age, it is our hope that we may inspire young artists to look at dance and art in a positive and beautiful way. 

A Collection of Work by IBT Dancers

A ballet in Two Acts with one intermission.

Total runtime - 1 hour 45 min.

The International Ballet Theatre is proud to present a spectacular showcase of talent, passion, and dance. A collection of work performed by IBT company members, the Best of IBT Gala Production gives our community a chance to witness the beauty of ballet. ​This is not a production to be missed! 

Directed by Vera Altunina

Show Times

Meydenbauer Theatre, Bellevue

11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004​

Bringing The Art of Dance to Our Community

A production by International Ballet Academy Students. 

IBA is the official preparatory school of International Ballet Theatre.

Directed by Vera Altunina

The International Ballet Theatre is proud to present our Stars of Tomorrow production! Dancers of the International Ballet Academy take the stage to showcase their talent and the artistic expression of our academy. A beautiful spectacle that is not to be missed, this performance ends our 2020-2021 season with sensational dance numbers performed by some of Washington's best young dancers.

The International Ballet Academy takes pride in providing not only the best possible education for our students but for creating an environment that allows them to grow into exceptional artistic individuals. Without the beauty of art, we would not see the light of peace and love within our world.

Show Times

Meydenbauer Theatre, Bellevue

11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004​