
The Nutcracker: Sugar Plum Dreams
November 21 – 22, 2026 · The Addison Performing Arts Centre
Three performances: Saturday at 3:00 PM (outreach) and 7:00 PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM. A student discount code is available from info@nationalballettx.org.
Performances, community appearances, and studio dates for the year ahead. Check back often — details are added as they are confirmed.

November 21 – 22, 2026 · The Addison Performing Arts Centre
Three performances: Saturday at 3:00 PM (outreach) and 7:00 PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM. A student discount code is available from info@nationalballettx.org.
Saturday, November 21 – Sunday, November 22 · three performances
The Addison Performing Arts Centre
Our dancers join the National Ballet of Texas for Act II of The Nutcracker at The Addison Performing Arts Centre.
A student discount code is available — email info@nationalballettx.org to request one.
Monday, November 23 – Saturday, November 28
Gotta Dance
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.
Saturday, December 5 at 5:00 PM
Downtown Plano Arts District
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.
Saturday, December 19
Gotta Dance
The last Gotta Dance and PMB classes of 2026, finishing with our Secret Santa and Christmas party.
Eight performances, January 2 – 16, at 3:00 and 7:00 PM
The Courtyard Theater · $20, reserved seating
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.
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.
Saturday, March 6 at 6:00 PM · call time 5:30 PM
The Courtyard Theater · $20, reserved seating
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.
Monday, March 15 – Saturday, March 20
Gotta Dance
No Gotta Dance classes during Plano ISD spring break. Classes begin again on Monday, March 22.
Saturday, April 3 at 2:00 and 7:00 PM
The Courtyard Theater
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.
Saturday, May 1 · times by class
Gotta Dance
Class and individual pictures. A schedule by level will be sent home in advance.
Saturday, May 22 – Sunday, May 23 · four recitals
The Courtyard Theater
Our end-of-year recitals, with every level taking the Courtyard Theater stage across the weekend.
Dancer call times are 12:30 PM and 5:30 PM on Saturday, and 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM on Sunday.
August 2026
Plano, TX
Our dancers joined a community showcase of Plano’s musicians, dancers, actors, and visual artists, sharing the stage with performers from across the city.
Saturday, November 7, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Haggard Party Barn, Plano
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.
Saturday, November 8 at 5:00 PM
Haggard Party Barn, Plano
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.
Saturday, December 6 at 5:30 PM
Downtown Plano
Our dancers joined the city’s Victorian holiday festival in downtown Plano.
January 3, 10, 11, 16, and 17 · 3:00 and 7:00 PM shows
The Courtyard Theater
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.
Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 PM
The Courtyard Theater
The Junior Company’s annual Jubilee, and a first named role on a full stage for many of our youngest dancers.
Saturday, April 4 at 7:00 PM
The Courtyard Theater
A shared evening with dance companies from across the city.
April 8 – 12 · classes and performances April 9 – 11
Albuquerque, NM
A week of master classes, adjudication, and performance alongside companies from across the region.
April 12 – 18 · week-long program
Throughout Plano, TX
An entire week dedicated to celebrating the arts in Plano.
Saturday, May 2 · times by class
Gotta Dance
Class and individual pictures for the 2025–2026 year.
Wednesday, May 20 · regular class times
Gotta Dance
The last day of classes for the 2025–2026 dance year.