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Center for Ballet Arts

Experience the joy of dance in Fairfax, VA with our range of ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, and tap classes.

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Nutcracker in a Nutshell

December 20-21 at 3 PM

Join CBA for an abridged, 75-minute one-act version of the beloved holiday classic

Tickets on sale November 30 at 11 AM

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Performances
Children and an adult dancer performing a traditional dance on stage, dressed in colorful folk costumes with a painted backdrop of a cake and pastries.

The Center for Ballet Arts is a community dance studio offering a range of classes in ballet, pointe, modern, tap, and jazz.

Located in Fairfax, VA, near the intersection of Waples Mill Road and Fairfax Boulevard, CBA houses three spacious, air-conditioned studios with sprung Marley floors and glass doors.

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Classes
Ballet dancers performing on stage in colorful costumes with a purple backdrop.
Ballet Arts Ensemble
Six young girls in red and white basketball uniforms are cheerfully jumping and dancing on a stage with a yellow backdrop.
Performances

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Make our dreams come true! This #GivingTuesday, donate to the Ballet Arts Ensemble and support youth arts education and performance opportunities. Your tax-deductible donation to our nonprofit helps us purchase costumes and class props, secure perf
In Nutcracker in a Nutshell, Clara and audiences of all ages are whisked away into the Kingdoms of Snow and Sweets, where icicles, snowflakes, and sweet treats alike come alive to dance in joy and celebration ❄ 🗓 December 20-21, 2025 at 3 PM 📍Oakt

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  • Dancer’s name

  • Dancer’s age and current grade level

  • Dancer’s dance experience and history (if, applicable)

We can’t wait to dance with you!