Dear Civic Dance Center Families, For nearly 50 years, generations of dancers and families in Bakersfield have experienced the magic of The Nutcracker performed with a live orchestra. There is simply nothing like hearing Tchaikovsky's score come to life in the theater as
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — For nearly five decades, Civic Dance Center's annual production of The Nutcracker has been a cherished holiday tradition for generations of families throughout Bakersfield and Kern County. This year, the community is invited to help preserve one of
Welcome back, everyone! We hope you've been enjoying your summer! We are so excited to welcome everyone back to the studio as our summer classes begin today. We can't wait to see familiar faces, welcome new students, and kick off another
Dear Civic Families, Thank you to everyone who registered for our summer session classes. As we finalize our schedule, we wanted to provide an update regarding a few classes that have experienced lower-than anticipated enrollment this summer. Due to limited registration,
The 49th annual Nutcracker auditions will be August 21 & 22, 2026 Our beloved holiday tradition returns to the stage December 11–13, 2026, with a live orchestra presented by Bakersfield City Ballet and a cast of 150 dancers! Auditions are by invitation
As we prepare for this year's Once Upon a Time Gala, we're excited to offer a special way to celebrate your dancer while supporting Bakersfield City Ballet. Our "Once Upon a Time" Keepsake Bouquets are handcrafted everlasting floral arrangements inspired by
Hello Everyone! Here is the Gala Costume Checklist. As we are approaching dress rehearsals, you want to make sure that you have everything you need. This checklist has ballet and the contemporary piece costumes listed. Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, and
We are excited to kick off fundraising for Civic Dance Center's 49th annual Nutcracker Orchestra with a delicious and easy opportunity from Caesar's Deli! Families can purchase $50 Family Dinner Vouchers that are perfect for the busy end-of-year season, Gala
Happy May! It's hard to believe we've reached the final month of classes already -- this season has flown by! We'd like to extend a huge congratulations to our dancers from Bakersfield City Ballet and Troupe Civic who attended the West Coast
Dear Civic Families, We're excited to offer a special opportunity to capture your dancer at their best with professional photo sessions by Bakersfield Dance Photography on May 30 & 31. Each session is 20 minutes and includes: Professional photography with