A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Summer Dance Camp

Guest Professional Instructor Ballet West’s Heather Thackeray

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre will be holding its annual summer dance camp June 22– June 26, 2026. This dance camp is designed for students ages 10 years of age and older who have had previous ballet training. The dance camp includes instruction in ballet and pointe variations.

Explore and refine your ballet abilities with A.V.A. Ballet Theatre’s essential daily workshops. Designed for a beginner to advanced ballet student, daily workshops will give you a glimpse of what it is like to train exclusively with a professional dancer. Each level is designed to teach ballet technique, performance choreography, and contemporary dance.

Heather Thackeray was named Ballet West Campus Principal in July 2020; prior Ms. Thackeray served as the Ballet West Student Ballet Master and Academy Artistic Liaison. Ms. Thackeray has enjoyed over three decades of association with Ballet West. Her first experience with the company was as a child performer in The Nutcracker. She became a student in the Ballet West Academy, and then accepted a contract to join the company in 1991. Toward the end of her performing career, Ms. Thackeray transitioned to the artistic staff as the assistant to the artistic director. She is a well-respected master teacher and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Utah.

Dance camp classes are held Monday through Friday at the Conservatory of Movement 73 West Plumb Lane - Reno, Nevada. Students ages 10 to 14 will learn ballet technique and choreography. The afternoon session is for advanced students and includes ballet technique and pointe/variations. Parents are invited to the last day of class to observe and meet the instructor.

Monday June 22nd through Friday June 26th

10:00am – 11:30am – 10-14 years of age (Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5)

Noon – 2;30pm 13+ years of age (Majors) – En Pointe

Please check level you will be attending

___Level I session $250 - $10 Off If Paid By May 1st    

___Level II session $300 - $10 Off If Paid By May 1st   

A single drop-in fee is $70 and only available for the senior/advanced dancers (Level II)




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                                          Swan Lake Auditions

Auditions: Saturday February 7, 2026

Conservatory of Movement – 73 West Plumb Lane – Reno, Nevada 89509

$15.00 Audition fee per person – For more information call 775-762-5165

Requirements:

Dancers of all levels of experience are encouraged to audition; however, three years of ballet training is recommended 
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to audition time in order to register

Schedule:

9 and 10 years of age – 1:30pm to 2:00pm
10 and 12 years of age – 2:00pm to 2:30pm
12 and 13 years of age – 2:30pm to 3:00pm
Corps de ballet men and ladies (ladies must be en pointe) 3:00pm to 3:30pm

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra present “Swan Lake”

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

Saturday, April 11th at 7:00pm
Sunday, April 12th at 2:00pm

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. We are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.

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Rehearsals for Swan Lake at The Conservatory

Saturday, February 14

2:00pm - 3:30pm Swans

​Sunday, February 15

Noon - 2:00pm Swans

Monday 16 Presidents' Day

Thursday, February 19

7:00 - 7:45pm Swans

Saturday, February 21

2:00 - 3:00pm Swans

Sunday, February 22

noon

Monday, Feb 23

7:30 - 8:15pm Swans

Thursday, February 26

7:00-7:45pm Swans

Saturday, February 28

1:00pm- 2:30pm Swans

Sunday, March 1

11:00am

Monday, March 2

7:00-7:45 pm Swans

Thursday, March 5

RAD Exams

Friday, March 6

RAD Exams

Saturday, March 7

2:00pm - 3:30pm Swans

Sunday March 8

Daylight Saving Time begins

11:00-

Monday, March 9

7:00 - 7:45pm Swans

Thursday, March 12

7:00-7:45pm swans

Saturday, March 14

1:00-2:30pm

Sunday, March 15

11:00 - 2:00pm

Monday, March 16

Thursday, March 19

7:00-7:45 Swans

Saturday, March 21

1.00 -

Sunday, March 22

11.00am

(March 23 - April 5 Washoe County Spring Break)

When planning vacations AVA asks if you could go on the

first week of the break, if possible. 

Please check with Miss Miriam on vacation times.

Thank you.

Sunday, March 29

Thursday, March 2

Saturday, April 4

Sunday, April 5 Easter Sunday

No Rehearsals

Rehearsal moved to Pioneer Theater​

Monday, March 6 - Friday March 10

Saturday, April 11

Performance 7:00pm

Sunday, April 12

Performance 2:00pm

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