A Cabarrus Dance Academy Tradition
The Cabarrus Dance Academy Christmas Ballet is a yearly tradition where our dancers perform both a rendition of the Christmas Nativity, in addition to another Christmas selection. This year we will be performing an all-new Ballet, 'The Grinch.' Performance in the Christmas Ballet is voluntary.
The requirements for dancers are that they must be:
- at least 7 years old
- presently enrolled in Ballet II or above
Dancers are chosen by audition, though all dancers who audition are given a part. Rehearsals are conducted on weekends. Parents may be asked to make accessories for the ballet, but students are not required to purchase a costume. The only fee associated with participation in the Christmas Ballet is a $75 Performance Fee (2nd child $40), which helps to defray the cost of rehearsals and stage rental for the performance. This will also include a digital download of the performance. Admission to the ballet is by donation to the Coltrane LIFE Center.
2025 Performance Information
- Performance Date: December 13th, 2025
- Performance Location: Kannapolis Middle School, 7th & 8th Grade Building - 1000 Virginia Dare St, Kannapolis, NC 28081
- Directions from Cabarrus Dance Academy to Kannapolis Middle School:
2025 Practice Dates
Saturday 10/4
Saturday 10/11
Saturday 10/18
Saturday 10/25
Saturday 11/1
Saturday 11/8
Friday 11/21
Sunday 11/30
Saturday 12/6
Friday, 12/12 mandatory evening practice @ CDA
Saturday, 12/13 mandatory rehearsal & performance at Kannapolis Middle School
Practice times will be scheduled between:
Fridays 5:30-8pm Saturdays 9am-1pm Sunday 3:30-7:30pm
Dancers are only allowed 2 Absences!