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Ballet 314 is a nonprofit professional dance company in St. Louis, MO. Directed by Rachel Bodi and Robert Poe. CELEBRATING LOCAL TALENT WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY IN EVERY BALLET 314 PERFORMANCE YOU WILL EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF LITERACY. Learn More 2025-2026 Season Learn More Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing Beyond the Barre Trailer 01:02 Play Video Now Playing Beyond the Barre: Ep 1. Trailer 00:24 Play Video Now Playing Beyond the Barre: Ep 2. Trailer 00:24 Play Video Now Playing Beyond the Barre: Ep 3. Trailer 00:24 Play Video Educational Programming Learn More Upcoming Performances Buy Tickets Follow Ballet 314 on Instagram

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Every season your generosity helps Ballet 314: Sponsor the pay for 16+ professional dancers. Produce 10+ free educational performances. Provide performance opportunities for 100+ youth & adult community performers . Collaborate with multiple non-profits. Advocate for literacy and diversity in the arts. and much more! One Time Donation Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to realizing our artistic vision and sustaining the magic of ballet. Monthly Donation Starting with $10, you can become a GEM (Gives-Every-Month) to support our daily operations and enjoy the cumulative perks highlighted below. Annual Sponsorship By donating annually you will directly invest in our company dancers and will help us provide access to the arts for the St. Louis community. Matching Gift Double your monetary impact with a matching gift from your employer. Ask your employer what are their qualifications? Donate Online OR DONATE BY MAIL BALLET 314 P.O. Box 37032, St. Louis, MO 63141 To express our gratitude, Ballet 314 provides special perks to all our donors! See the image below to view what perks you will receive after donating.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Pazazz Concert Edison Theatre 3/7 TICKETED EVENT Assemblé On Tour St. Charles Spencer Road Library 3/13 FREE EVENT 314 Day Open House St. Louis Academy of Dance Black Box 3/14 INVITATION ONLY Dance The Story: Sleeping Beauty Sheldon Concert Hall 4/23-4/24 TICKETED EVENT Celebrate the Earth Festival Lake Carlyle 4/24 PRIVATE EVENT Collective Motion COCA 5/1 TICKETED EVENT Assemblé On Tour Missouri History Museum 6/12 FREE EVENT

DATE May 23, 2026 7:00 PM LOCATION St. Louis Academy of Dance Black Box Discover, witness, and support new choreographic voices in an intimate setting. Tickets On Sale Now! OVERVIEW WIP 314 is a choreographic incubator designed to support Ballet 314 dancers in developing original work. Through structured rehearsal time, mentorship from artistic and production staff, and creative space, the program emphasizes experimentation and professional growth. The project concludes with a public “Works-In-Progress" showing. PERFORMANCE DETAILS May 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm St. Louis Academy of Dance Black Box (9656 Olive Blvd, Olivette, MO 63132) Run Time: 1 hour TICKETS $35 per ticket (includes access to post-show reception) CHOREOGRAPHERS Megan Buckley Abbie Hinrichs Ashley Stettes Rachel Colombe Wren Hood Kendall Dietrich Bella Schmitt

Learn More About Our Upcoming 2025/2026 Season Performances. October 18, 2025 | Touhill Performing Arts Center, Lee Theatre Fall Fête: Angels & Demons Where Light & Dark Collide 4 local choreographers | 4 riveting works | 1 day only Ballet 314’s annual fall performance stuns with 4 unique contemporary ballet works by 4 local choreographers. Celebrate the turn of the season with us as we offer the choice of an intimate matinee performance or luxe evening performance and fundraiser. Evening VIP ticket holders will have exclusive access to preshow cocktail hour, open bar, appetizers, raffles and a post-show afterparty with the company. Stream Performance December 12-14, 2025 | Edison Theatre The Nutcracker & The World's Fair Experience everyone’s favorite holiday classic, reimagined to take place right here, at the St. Louis 1904 World’s Fair! Community performers from across the Gateway City join Ballet 314’s professional company in this narrated story ballet, set to the familiar Tchaikovsky score. Stream Performance February 28, 2026 Foundry Art Center in St. Charles Assemblé Experience the magic of ballet and orchestral music coming together in perfect harmony. The program features beloved selections from classical ballet masterpieces including Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake, as well as Delibes' Coppelia and more. Single Tickets On Sale May 23, 2026 St. Louis Academy of Dance Black Box Theater WIP 314 Come see our dancers display their artistic and choreographic voices in this inaugural showcase. Reprising a choreographic project Co-Founded by Artistic Director, Robert Poe back in 2008. Tickets includes a celebratory post-show gathering. Single Tickets On Sale Now! We invite you to experience Ballet 314's 7th season! Subscriptions start at $150 | Family subscriptions available 25/26 subscription sales have ended. Come back in Spring 2026 to renew or purchase a new package! WHY SUBSCRIBE? Premium Seating Guaranteed best seats for every performance Table seating for Fall Fête fundraiser night (includes passed appetizers and open-bar) Exclusive Savings Save up to 30% off regular single ticket prices $10 off on extra tickets No ticketing fees Exclusive offers straight to your inbox VIP Perks Free Exchanges Special Event Access: Fall F ête cocktail hour & after-party Nutcracker Opening Night Reception 314 Day Private Rehearsal WIP End of Season Celebration The Nutcracker & The World's Fair Choose a matinee performance on either December 13 or 14 at the Edison Theatre. Clara's Picnic Post-Show Experience Each Clara’s Picnic Ticket includes: One Nutcracker Boutique coupon Character Meet & Greet Picnic Refreshments fit for a day at the World’s Fair! *This event is on the same day as your performance ticket. FAMILY SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDES Assemblé February 28, 2026 | Foundry Art Center in St. Charles Before the performance, participants will actively participate in a hands-on exploration of instruments, allowing audiences of all ages to connect with the musical elements they'll soon witness on stage.

DATE February 28, 2026 LOCATION Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles Experience the magic of ballet and orchestral music coming together in perfect harmony. Buy Tickets Here OVERVIEW Originally created by Ballet 314 for St. Charles City-County Library District in 2019, Assemblé showcases how dance and music “assemble” to tell the story in a ballet. Follow the story of our “conductor” as we highlight the different sections of the orchestra through musical selections from classical ballet scores like Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and Coppelia. Young audience members will witness just how many elements unite to make a story come to life on stage. Throughout the performance, audience members will participate in music and dance demonstrations, and be able to identify the 3 elements of every story (characters, setting, plot) and the 4 sections of an orchestra (woodwinds, percussion, strings, and brass). PERFORMANCE DETAILS February 28. 2026 | Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles 1:15 PM Pre-Show Activity Interactive experience where you can create your own instrument and take part in the performance. 2:00 PM Performance Run Time: 45 minutes TICKETS $25 per ticket Bundle: $75 for 4 tickets Nonprofit rates available, for more info email support@ballet314.org . COMMUNITY TOUR DATES February 17 at St. Joseph's Academy (Closed to the public) March 13 | 7:00 PM at St. Charles City-County Library (Free & Open to the public) March 25 at Ferguson-Florissant School District (Closed to the public) March 27 at Premier Charter School (Closed to the public) March 28 at St. Louis Arc's "Camp Wyman" *Adaptive version (Closed to the public) June 11 at Camp U (Closed to the public) June 12 at Missouri History Museum (Free & Open to the public) SUPPORT OUR PRO-BONO WORK AND LET'S RAISE $7,000 Donate Today All donations are tax-deductible! All proceeds raised will directly support our pro-bono work to bring performances of Assemblé to students at local schools for free! Your gift becomes the “behind the scenes” magic that makes this possible! ✔️ Donate $50 to contribute to Educational Resources and Materials ✔️ Donate $125 to sponsors a dancer’s performance fee ✔️ Donate $500 to co-sponsor an Assemblé performance ✔️ Donate $1,500 to underwrite an Assemblé performance

DATE October 18, 2025 LOCATION Touhill at UMSL in the Lee Theater Where Light & Darkness Collide 4 local choreographers | 4 riveting premieres | 1 day only. Purchase Tickets Donate Enter Raffles PERFORMANCE DETAILS October 18 | 3:00pm Matinee | Touhill at UMSL in the Lee Theater October 18 | 7:00pm Evening Fundraiser Performance* | Touhill at UMSL in the Lee Theater *includes a 6:15pm Pre-Show Cocktail Hour and a Post-Show After Party for VIP ticket holders. Run Time: Approx. 1 hour TICKETS 3:00pm Matinee $25 for General Admission | $15 for Student/Artist Ticket 7:00pm Evening Fundraiser $35 for General Admission | $65 for Individual VIP Table Seat | $200 for VIP Table of 4 Evening VIP ticketholders will have exclusive access to preshow cocktail hour, open bar, appetizers, raffles and a post-show afterparty with the company. General ticketholders will have performance and raffle access, as well as one complimentary drink ticket. Purchase Tickets CHOREOGRAPHERS “This year’s works are deep with emotion, beautifully layered, and completely different from anything we’ve done before. Angels & Demons is such an open-ended theme, and I love how each choreographer’s interpretation has created a must-see performance.” - Artistic Director, Robert Poe Robert Poe "Our Own Eden" Rachel Bodi "Astra Planeta" Marcela Gómez Lugo "The Deal" Thomas Proctor "When Does Trauma Heal?" LEVEL UP WITH US TO RAISE $25,000! Donate Early! Early donations will receive recognition at our fundraising event! All proceeds raised will directly support our efforts to continue contracting professional dancers in St. Louis, provide scholarships and performance opportunities for local youth and adults, and produce free and low-cost community dance programs that expand access to the arts and literacy. Any amount makes a difference! ✔️ Donate $20/month to fund one Nutcracker scholarship ✔️ Donate $100 to fund one pair of pointe shoes ✔️ Donate $500 to fund one new tutu ✔️ Donate $1,500 to fund a classroom’s ballet field trip PARTICIPATE IN OUR RAFFLES the LOUIE Bag Raffle Date Night Raffle Luxe Wellness Raffle Local Arts Raffle

Learn More About Our Upcoming 2025/2026 Season Performances. October 17, 2026 | Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Lee Theatre Fall Fête Featuring an expanded version of Rachel Bodi’s classical work “Astra Planeta,” set to The Planets by Gustav Holt. And brand new works by Resident Choreographers, Robert Poe and Marcela Gómez Lugo. VIP ticket holders will have exclusive access to preshow cocktail hour, open bar, appetizers, raffles and a post-show afterparty with the company. Tickets On Sale In 2026 December 11-13, 2026 | Edison Theatre The Nutcracker & The World's Fair Experience everyone’s favorite holiday classic, reimagined to take place right here, at the St. Louis 1904 World’s Fair! Community performers from across the Gateway City join Ballet 314’s professional company in this narrated story ballet, set to the familiar Tchaikovsky score. Tickets On Sale In 2026 June, 2026 Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall Midsummer A world-premiere reimagining of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, featuring Ballet 314 professional dancers and local community cast. Tickets On Sale In 2026 SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscribe for Exclusive Savings, Premium Seating and VIP Experiences. Renew your subscription or become a new Season Subscriber and revive your dance experience with Ballet 314's performances. Subscriptions Open March 2026 WHY SUBSCRIBE? 25% Off Reg. Tickets Plus, enjoy 0 ticketing fees, f ree exchanges and 10% off additional tickets, Priority Seating Guaranteed best seats at every performance. Includes 1-1 patron services. Exclusive Invites Fall Fête Cocktail Hour & After-Party Nutcracker Opening Night Reception 314 Day Private Rehearsal TYPES OF SUBSCRIPTIONS Full Season Package Choose between 1-4 tickets per show. Includes: Fall Fête (Live Performance, Pre-Show Cocktail Hour, Full Access to Appetizers & Open Bar and After-Party with dancers and donors) The Nutcracker & The World's Fair (Live Performance & Opening Night Reception) Midsummer (Live Performance & Post-Show Meet & Greet) Family Season Package Choose between 1-6 tickets for your family. Includes: The Nutcracker & The World's Fair (Live Matinee Performance) Clara's Picnic Event (Post-Show Experience complete with character meet greets and delightful sweets and treats) Midsummer (Live Performance & Post-Show Meet & Greet)

Alice Anders Production Manager Alice Anders began her technical theatre career while obtaining her Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Dance from Southeast Missouri State University. There she studied lighting design for theatre and dance while working as a theatre electrician under faculty designer Christopher Haug. Upon graduation she relocated to St. Louis to dance as a trainee for Saint Louis Dance Theatre, while also teaching dance, and freelancing in lighting design and stage management. Alice is thrilled to return for her fourth season working with Resilience and second year as their Technical Director. In the greater STL dance community, Alice also serves as the Production Manager for Ballet 314, is an instructor and choreographer for the Belleville School of Ballet, and Lighting Solutions Specialist for Echo Electric. Return

Thomas Proctor 3rd season with Ballet 314 Thomas Proctor is a professional Dancer and Choreographer in the St. Louis area. After dancing with the Ashleyliane Dance Company for 10 years as a Dancer and later as a Choreographer and Rehearsal Director, Thomas has recently begun branching out to work with other local artists. He has taught at several universities since recieving his M.F.A. in Dance at Washington University, and currently works at Grand Center Arts Academy teaching grades 6-12. Additionally Thomas is the Founder of the St. Louis Broadsword Academy, teaching historical Scottish fencing and Celtic martial arts. This past summer, Thomas earned his Associate Instructor Certification to teach 6 disciplines of Stage Combat through Dueling Arts International. Return

Marcela Gómez Lugo 5th season with Ballet 314 Marcela Gómez Lugo, born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a dancer, choreographer, educator, and arts administrator based in St. Louis, Missouri. She began her pre-professional ballet training at age fourteen at Andanza School of Dance, studying under the Cuban Methodology. She furthered her training through summer intensives with American Ballet Theatre, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Bossov Ballet Theatre, Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico, Ballet Teatro de Puerto Rico, and Ballets de San Juan. Marcela is a 2019 graduate of Mercyhurst University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with minors in Dance Pedagogy and Psychology. She began her professional career as a trainee with The Big Muddy Dance Company in 2019 and is currently a Resident Artist and Executive Assistant with Ballet 314. In addition to performing, Marcela is a frequent guest choreographer for Ballet 314, creating original works that span community-centered children’s ballets-such as Chocolat-to contemporary ballet repertoire. Her choreographic voice reflects a commitment to dynamic storytelling. Marcela also teaches at Central Studio and Belleville School of Ballet. Her passion for performance, education, and writing has led her to design dance curricula and serve as an educational consultant for studios. Through her work onstage, in the studio, and behind the scenes, Marcela strives to be an accessible and welcoming guide to the world of ballet. Return