Grand Rapids Ballet

Spring Break For Kids: The Emperor & The Swan
2026-04-08 22:00 - 2026-04-10 12:00, 2026-04-09 22:00 - 2026-04-11 12:00, 2026-04-10 22:00 - 2026-04-12 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Peter Martin Wege Theatre, 341 Ellsworth SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49403, United States
Grand Rapids Ballet is proud to present our annual Spring Break For Kids, April 8-10, 2026! Enjoy a brand-new “fractured fairy tale” told through dance, The Emperor and the Swan, featuring a mash-up of the familiar stories of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” and “The Ugly Duckling.”

In the Countenance of Kings
2026-04-24 19:30 - 2026-04-26 14:00, 2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Peter Martin Wege Theatre, 341 Ellsworth SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49403, United States
Experience the exhilarating energy of In the Countenance of Kings, a breathtaking ballet by Justin Peck, one of the most sought-after choreographers in the world today. Originally created for San Francisco Ballet in 2016, this electrifying work features music by indie musician and Michigan native Sufjan Stevens, blending classical technique with contemporary movement in a way that feels both fresh and timeless.

Dance Immersion Showcase
2026-05-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter Martin Wege Theatre, 341 Ellsworth SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49403, United States
The Dance Immersion Showcase is a year-end performance celebrating students from Grand Rapids Public Schools who have been learning ballet and hip-hop through the Dance Immersion program in partnership with Grand Rapids Ballet.
Families and community members are invited to enjoy student performances, a live class demonstration, and a high-energy cypher finale, all highlighting the growth, confidence, and creativity of these young dancers.

Please direct any questions to our box office at 616-454-4771 ext. 110 or by emailing boxoffice@grballet.com.

Acrisure Ampitheater Community Open House
2026-05-16 14:00 - 14:30 | MI
Celebrate the grand opening of Acrisure Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids with this FREE community event which will feature live music, self guided tours, food trucks and a drone show. Admission is free for all. We ask that guests reserve tickets ahead of time at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are not required for entry, but strongly recommended to ensure entry.

Second Semester Ends
2026-05-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Meijer-Royce Center for Dance, 341 Ellsworth Avenue SW, 341 Ellsworth Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
The spring semester of Grand Rapids Ballet School ends.

Ada Summer Dance Camps | Ages 3-4 | Magical Movers I
2026-06-15 09:00 - 2026-06-19 22:00 | Ballroom Dance Ada, 6745 Fulton St E, 6745 Fulton St E, Ada, MI, 49301, United States
Offered through our new satellite location and taught by Grand Rapids Ballet School faculty, these camps give local families the same professional ballet instruction GRB is known for, now closer to home. As Michigan’s only professional classical ballet company, our vision is to enrich, educate, and inspire through world-class ballet experiences. Classes are held at Ballroom Dance Ada in the GenAge Center, 6745 Fulton St E., Suite D

Grand Rapids Ballet School’s Ada Summer Dance Camps are the perfect way for young dancers in the Ada community to get active, build confidence, and discover a love of ballet this summer. Come dance with us!

Summer Dance Camp | Ages 3-4 | Wizard of Oz
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-26 10:15 | Meijer-Royce Center for Dance, 341 Ellsworth Avenue SW, 341 Ellsworth Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Grand Rapids Ballet School is proud to host our popular Summer Dance Camps, designed especially for young dancers! These ballet camps offer a fun and engaging way for your child to stay active, make new friends, and explore the fundamentals of ballet during summer break.
For children ages 3-6, our 75-minute ballet camp introduces the basics of etiquette, coordination, and musicality in a playful, interactive environment. Little ones will explore creative movement, set personal goals for the week, and learn the discipline needed to achieve them.
For children ages 6.5-10, our two-hour ballet camp ignites creativity and passion for dance. The curriculum focuses on building a strong foundation with an emphasis on posture, placement, coordination, strength, flexibility, and the basic vocabulary of ballet.
At the end of the camp, students will showcase their hard work in an in-studio performance at the Meijer-Royce Center for Dance, giving parents the chance to see their child’s progress. Grand Rapids Ballet School’s 2026 Summer Dance Camps are the perfect way for kids to get active, improve both mind and body, and have a blast all summer long!

Summer Dance Camp | Ages 5-6 | Wizard of Oz
2026-06-22 10:30 - 2026-06-26 11:45 | Meijer-Royce Center for Dance, 341 Ellsworth Avenue SW, 341 Ellsworth Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Summer Dance Camp | Ages 6.5-7 | Elementary Ballet
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-10 11:00 | Meijer-Royce Center for Dance, 341 Ellsworth Avenue SW, 341 Ellsworth Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Summer Dance Camp | Ages 3-4 | Cinderella
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 10:15 | Meijer-Royce Center for Dance, 341 Ellsworth Avenue SW, 341 Ellsworth Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Summer Dance Camp | Ages 5-6 | Cinderella
2026-07-13 10:30 - 2026-07-17 11:45 | Meijer-Royce Center for Dance, 341 Ellsworth Avenue SW, 341 Ellsworth Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

Summer Dance Camp | Ages 8-10 | Ballet I
2026-07-20 09:00 - 2026-07-24 11:00 | Meijer-Royce Center for Dance, 341 Ellsworth Avenue SW, 341 Ellsworth Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
