Kingsport Ballet

06/17/2026

Just 10 days until Vincent takes the stage at ETSU’s Martin Center!

Our dancers have been hard at work alongside our incredible guest artists, Graham Barnes Graham Barnes™ , former KB student, previously with Nashville Ballet and newly with Nevada Ballet, and Adrian Sanchez Adrian Sanchez of the Washington Ballet, bringing this powerful story to life through movement.

Inspired by the life, art, and struggles of Vincent Van Gogh, Vincent is an unforgettable evening of dance, music and storytelling.

Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $10-$23

Please note: Tickets are sold ONLY through the KB website (Kingsportballet.org) or directly through the ETSU Martin Center’s website.

June 27-28 • ETSU Martin Center for the Arts

06/13/2026

Week One of Summer Intensive is complete, and we are inspired!

Thank you to guest teachers Brantly Shapiro and Sam Shapiro for sharing your knowledge, artistry, and wisdom with our dancers. Your impact reached far beyond technique, encouraging growth, confidence, and a deeper love of the art form. You’ll be missed for weeks 2 & 3!

We’re grateful for an incredible start to the summer and can’t wait for what’s next! Bring on the sore muscles, aching feet and fuller hearts 🙌

06/10/2026

And just like that, Summer Intensive is back! 🩰✨

We’re kicking off an incredible few weeks. Week One, we have guest teachers Brantly Shapiro and Sam Shapiro, as well as former KB students/teachers, Adriana Dew, Graham Barnes and Jessica Barrett, and our resident ballet teacher, Laura Markus! The students are also learning about nutrition, acting and lots of stretching.

Meanwhile, head choreographer, Erika Ballard is continuing preparations for Vincent at the end of the month. We’re so excited to welcome guest artist Adrian Sánchez Hernández with the Washington Ballet, who will be dancing the role of “Sane” Vincent. Follow along as rehearsals get underway!

It’s not too late to join us for Summer Intensive, and tickets for Vincent on June 27–28 at the ETSU Martin Center are available now. Call or email KB for more info! 423-376-3967 | [email protected]

A month of artistry, growth, and inspiration starts here.

06/05/2026

June 27–28 is almost here.

Join us at the ETSU Martin Center for our original contemporary production of Vincent, inspired by the life, artistry, and enduring legacy of Vincent Van Gogh.

A story beyond the canvas. Art in motion. Two performances only.

Get your tickets today through kingsportballet.org

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05/19/2026

Excerpts of Swan Lake coming this Thursday with our annual Spring Concert Showcase! Tickets can be purchased through our website.

📆 Thursday, May 21
⏱️ 7pm
📍Eastman Toy F. Reid Theater

We will also be featuring dances inspired by Carnival of the Animals and sharing our other forms of dance offered like tap, jazz and contemporary.

We hope to celebrate the hard work of all of our dancers and the end of the school year with you all!

05/04/2026

Our Executive Director, Bertina Dew and Directors' Assistant, Erica Dew had a great time joining Crystal Carter on Friday to talk all things Vincent in preparation for our upcoming production in June!

We are so grateful for our sponsors who have made this production possible, with a special shoutout to Bravissima who graciously sponsored Vincent 2026.

Come witness the original contemporary work June 27-28 at ETSU's Martin Center for the Arts.

https://www.etsu.edu/martin-center/events-tickets/infopages/kptballetvincent.php

04/26/2026

Vincent returns this June, now on stage at the ETSU Martin Center 🎨🩰

A moving, original contemporary ballet, featuring new pieces and costumes. Join us for a powerful journey inspired by the life of Vincent van Gogh.

June 27–28. Tickets on sale through kingsportballet.org🎟️

04/09/2026

Ballet & Bubbly was a true celebration and we thank you for being there with us🥂🩰

To our incredible sponsors, generous donors, talented performers and musicians, and all who attended, this night was possible because of you. Your support fuels our performances, our dancers, and our mission in the community. We are so grateful ❤️

We look forward to welcoming you to our Spring Concert (with excerpts from Swan Lake) in May, the full production of Vincent this June, and another beautiful evening together next year.

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04/02/2026

03/10/2026

Calling all art-loving Tennessean to join Arts Advocacy Day on March 12, 2026 (free to members!). Help amplify our voices and show how we value the arts in TN, the Specialty License Plate Program, and the grants provided by the Tennessee Arts Commission.

Kingsport Ballet is funded for Partnership Support by the Tennessee Arts Commission under an agreement with the National Endowment for the Arts and the General Assembly. The sale of specialty license plates helps support the arts in Tennessee.

Join Arts Advocacy Day virtually on March 12 at 10a CDT via tn4arts.org