MBA 2026-2027 CALENDAR 

*Dates/times are subject to change

July 27th - August 14th: Summer Intensive

August 14th: Summer Intensive Showcase

August 29th: Nutcracker Audition #1

August 28th: Teacher Orientation

September 8th: Classes Resume

September 12th: Nutcracker Audition #2

September 19th: Nutcracker Rehearsals Begin, Contracts Due

October TBD: World Ballet Arts Competition Detroit

October 23rd: Kent Philharmonic Orchestra Performance

October 26th: Halloween Costume Week

November 16th - 21st: Observation Week and Class Evaluations

November 26th - 29th: Thanksgiving Break

December 18th - 20th: The Nutcracker at EGR

December 12th: Spring Performance Auditions

December 21st - January 3rd: Winter Break

January 9th: Sleeping Beauty Rehearsals Begin, Contracts Due

January TBD: ADCIBC Chicago

February 8th - 13th: Observation Week

February 19th - 21st: Universal Ballet Competition Chicago

February 20th - 21st: Michigan Ballet Festival

March 13th: Annual Auction

April 1st - 10th: Spring Break 

April 12th - 17th: Parent Teacher Conferences and Individual Evaluations 

May TBD: Spring Performance

May 17th - 22nd: Observation Week 

May 29th: End-of-the-Year Showcase

Photo Credit: Dave Burgess