Upcoming events

2026 – 2027 Season

Performances, community appearances, and studio dates for the year ahead. Check back often — details are added as they are confirmed.

November 2026

  1. Nov21–22
    Performance · with National Ballet of Texas

    The Nutcracker: Sugar Plum Dreams

    Saturday, November 21 – Sunday, November 22 · three performances

    The Addison Performing Arts Centre

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    Our dancers join the National Ballet of Texas for Act II of The Nutcracker at The Addison Performing Arts Centre.

    • Sat, November 21, 3:00 PM — outreach performance
    • Sat, November 21, 7:00 PM
    • Sun, November 22, 3:00 PM

    A student discount code is available — email info@nationalballettx.org to request one.

  2. Nov23–28
    Studio dates

    Thanksgiving break — no classes

    Monday, November 23 – Saturday, November 28

    Gotta Dance

    More details

    Gotta Dance is closed for regular classes while Plano ISD is on Thanksgiving break.

    For dancers in town, there will be PMB rehearsals at Gotta Dance on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24 — times to be confirmed.

    Studio closed

December 2026

  1. Dec5
    Community performance · free

    Dickens in Downtown Plano

    Saturday, December 5 at 5:00 PM

    Downtown Plano Arts District

    More details

    PMB and the Junior Company perform at Plano’s signature event to kick off the holidays. Twinkling lights, hot cocoa, a tree lighting ceremony, and more, at a free, family-friendly holiday celebration.

  2. Dec19
    Studio dates

    Last day of classes & holiday party

    Saturday, December 19

    Gotta Dance

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    The last Gotta Dance and PMB classes of 2026, finishing with our Secret Santa and Christmas party.

    • Dec 21 – Jan 4 — Plano ISD Christmas break
    • Dec 22 – Jan 3 — Gotta Dance closed for classes
    • Mon, January 4 — classes resume
    Studio closed over the break

January 2027

  1. Jan2–16
    The Fairy Tale Ballet · 40th Anniversary

    Sleeping Beauty

    Eight performances, January 2 – 16, at 3:00 and 7:00 PM

    The Courtyard Theater · $20, reserved seating

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    Sleeping Beauty, an original fairy tale ballet, staged across eight performances in January for the company’s 40th anniversary. Tickets are $20 each, reserved seating.

    • Sat, January 2, 7:00 PM — outreach, closed to the public
    • Sun, January 3, 3:00 PM — 40th Anniversary performance
    • Sat, January 9, 3:00 PM — Girl Scout performance, also open to the public
    • Sat, January 9, 7:00 PM
    • Sun, January 10, 3:00 PM — Girl Scout performance, also open to the public
    • Fri, January 15, 7:00 PM — outreach, closed to the public
    • Sat, January 16, 3:00 PM
    • Sat, January 16, 7:00 PM

    Dancer call times are 1:30 PM for a 3:00 PM show and 5:30 PM for a 7:00 PM show. On two-show days dancers stay at the theater between performances, with a food buffet provided by volunteers.

    Rehearsals: Tuesday, December 29 at Gotta Dance and Wednesday, December 30 at the Courtyard Theater, times to be confirmed, then the dress rehearsal at the Courtyard Theater on Saturday, January 2 at 3:00 PM.

March 2027

  1. Mar6
    Junior Company Jubilee

    Alice in Wonderland

    Saturday, March 6 at 6:00 PM · call time 5:30 PM

    The Courtyard Theater · $20, reserved seating

    More details

    The Junior Company’s annual Jubilee, this year telling the story of Alice in Wonderland — and a first named role on a full stage for many of our youngest dancers. Tickets are $20 each, reserved seating.

    Dress rehearsal is Friday, March 5 at 6:00 PM, call time 5:30 PM.

  2. Mar15–20
    Studio dates

    Spring break — no classes

    Monday, March 15 – Saturday, March 20

    Gotta Dance

    More details

    No Gotta Dance classes during Plano ISD spring break. Classes begin again on Monday, March 22.

    Studio closed

April 2027

  1. Apr3
    Performance

    Dance Plano!

    Saturday, April 3 at 2:00 and 7:00 PM

    The Courtyard Theater

    More details

    A shared evening with dance companies from across the city. Call times are 1:00 PM for the matinee and 6:00 PM for the evening show.

    Rehearsal is Friday, April 2 — time to be confirmed.

May 2027

  1. May1
    Studio dates

    Class & individual pictures

    Saturday, May 1 · times by class

    Gotta Dance

    More details

    Class and individual pictures. A schedule by level will be sent home in advance.

    Details to follow
  2. May22–23
    Recitals

    Spring recitals

    Saturday, May 22 – Sunday, May 23 · four recitals

    The Courtyard Theater

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    Our end-of-year recitals, with every level taking the Courtyard Theater stage across the weekend.

    • Sat, May 22, 1:00 – 2:00 PM — Intermediate recital
    • Sat, May 22, 6:30 – 8:45 PM — Advanced recital
    • Sun, May 23, 3:30 – 4:15 PM — Beginner recital
    • Sun, May 23, 6:00 – 7:30 PM — Adult recital

    Dancer call times are 12:30 PM and 5:30 PM on Saturday, and 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM on Sunday.

    • Thu, May 20, 6:15 – 8:45 PM — Advanced dress rehearsal, call 5:30 PM
    • Fri, May 21, 4:30 – 6:00 PM — Intermediate dress rehearsal, call 4:00 PM
    • Fri, May 21, 7:00 – 9:00 PM — Adult dress rehearsal, call 6:30 PM
    • Sat, May 22, 10:30 – 11:30 AM — Beginner dress rehearsal, call 10:00 AM
    Ticket details to follow
Past events 11 events

2026 – 2027 Season

August 2026

  1. Aug2026
    Community showcase

    PMB in Celebrate the Arts!

    August 2026

    Plano, TX

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    Our dancers joined a community showcase of Plano’s musicians, dancers, actors, and visual artists, sharing the stage with performers from across the city.

November 2026

  1. Nov7
    Fundraiser

    PMB Gala — Once Upon a Dream in Texas

    Saturday, November 7, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

    Haggard Party Barn, Plano

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    An evening of dinner, dancing, raffle prizes, and a silent auction, benefiting PMB and the Junior Company. Thank you to everyone who came out, and to the volunteers and donors who made the night possible.

2025 – 2026 Season

November 2025

  1. Nov8
    Fundraiser

    PMB Gala — Boots and Bling

    Saturday, November 8 at 5:00 PM

    Haggard Party Barn, Plano

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    An evening of dinner, dancing, and a live auction in support of our dancers. Thank you to everyone who came out and to the sponsors who made the night possible.

December 2025

  1. Dec6
    Community appearance

    Dickens in Downtown Plano

    Saturday, December 6 at 5:30 PM

    Downtown Plano

    More details

    Our dancers joined the city’s Victorian holiday festival in downtown Plano.

January 2026

  1. Jan3–17
    The Fairy Tale Ballet

    The Little Mermaid

    January 3, 10, 11, 16, and 17 · 3:00 and 7:00 PM shows

    The Courtyard Theater

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    Our fairy tale production for the season, staged across five dates in January for public, Girl Scout, and community outreach audiences.

    The outreach performances bring students from schools across the area to the Courtyard Theater, for many of them their first time seeing a live ballet.

March 2026

  1. Mar7
    Junior Company Jubilee

    The Frozen Kingdom

    Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 PM

    The Courtyard Theater

    More details

    The Junior Company’s annual Jubilee, and a first named role on a full stage for many of our youngest dancers.

April 2026

  1. Apr4
    Community showcase

    Dance Plano!

    Saturday, April 4 at 7:00 PM

    The Courtyard Theater

    More details

    A shared evening with dance companies from across the city.

  2. Apr8–12
    Festival

    Regional Dance America — Southwest Festival

    April 8 – 12 · classes and performances April 9 – 11

    Albuquerque, NM

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    A week of master classes, adjudication, and performance alongside companies from across the region.

  3. Apr12–18
    Community

    Plano Arts Week

    April 12 – 18 · week-long program

    Throughout Plano, TX

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    An entire week dedicated to celebrating the arts in Plano.

May 2026

  1. May2
    Studio date

    Picture day

    Saturday, May 2 · times by class

    Gotta Dance

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    Class and individual pictures for the 2025–2026 year.

  2. May20
    Studio date

    Last day of classes

    Wednesday, May 20 · regular class times

    Gotta Dance

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    The last day of classes for the 2025–2026 dance year.