Our Programs
Alongside our mission of celebrating local talent within our community, Ballet 314 strives to highlight literacy through the arts. Since its' founding in 2019, Ballet 314 has presented numerous original programs, including many that have been adapted from literary works. These works have been presented both as main stage full-length ballets as well as in an abridged outreach and education setting.
main stage productions
"The Nutcracker & the World's Fair"
Annual Production
December 9-11, 2022
Fall Fété: Twisted Tales
1st annual mixed bill fundraiser
October 13, 2022
"Ragtime: The American Experience"
Adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow
May 14, 2023
More to Come...
Educational programs
"Dance the Story: The Sleeping Beauty"
Produced in collaboration with Sheldon Concert Hall
Also performed in a variety of formats, including in-person and virtual library programs.
"Dance the Story: The Nutcracker & the World's Fair"
Produced in collaboration with Sheldon Concert Hall
Also performed in a variety of formats, including in-person and virtual library programs.
"Chocolat"
Adapted in 2022 from the book "Chocolat and The Master (of my heart)" Doris E. Lugo Ramirez
"llama llama and friends"
Adapted in 2019 from the book "llama llama and friends' by Anna Dewdney for St. Charles City-County Library District
"Assemblé"
Our first educational program, highlighting classical music and ballet, created in 2019 for St. Charles City-County Library District.
EveryBODY Dance!
A lecture-demo series describing the day in the life of a professional dancer.
Highlighting Our Partners
Ballet 314 is proud to have created programs in collaboration with the following organizations to provide free and accessible dance programming to our community.
Thank you to:
- Hispanic Festival, Inc.
-Lake Carlyle Celebrate the Earth Festival
- Missouri History Museum
- Old Bonhomme Elementary
- Redbird Rookies
- Rock Hill Public Library
- Sheldon Concert Hall
- St. Charles City-County Library District
- St. Louis Arc
-St. Louis County Library District