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 Soon 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: 1 hour TICKETS $25 per ticket Bundle: $75 for 4 tickets Nonprofit rates available, please email us via support@ballet314.org to claim your discount code. 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 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)

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

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 Soon! 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. Choreographers to be announced soon! PERFORMANCE DETAILS Evening Performance May 23, 2026 St. Louis Academy of Dance Black Box (9656 Olive Blvd, Olivette, MO 63132) Run Time: 1 hour TICKETS $25 per ticket POST-SHOW GATHERING TBA

NUTCRACKER COMMUNITY CAST Dance alongside Ballet 314’s professional dancers in “The Nutcracker & The World’s Fair”. Auditions are open to youth and adult dancers with any dance experience. There’s a role for everyone! Experience this incredible opportunity to perform this re-imagined holiday classic. LINKS FOR COMMUNITY CAST VIEW REHEARSAL SCHEDULE CLICK TO PAY CAST FEES VIEW COSTUME GUIDE SIGN LIABILITY WAIVER INFORMATIONAL CAST PACKET FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONTACT US What makes this Nutcracker different? "The Nutcracker & the World’s Fair" is an original Ballet 314 production! You will join Clara and her sisters on an adventure through the unique sights, sounds, and sweets of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. What is the cost to audition? Open audition fees are $20 You can pay this fee online or bring cash/check made payable to Ballet 314. When is the performance and where? December 12-14, 2025 | Edison Theatre When do the students rehearse? All rehearsals will take place on Sunday afternoons and begin in September 7th, 2025 They will take place in two locations: Central Studio in the Central West End with Mr. Robert and Ms. Marcela or at Devine Performing Arts in Wildwood with Mrs. Rachel and Ms. Ashley Parents/Dancers can pick their preferred location during registration. Please be aware that different roles rehearse in different locations. What is the cost to participate in this Nutcracker? Youth and adult cast have a $225 participation fee. Families with two or more participants will receive a discount of 15% off the final total. What is included in this fee? $225 participation fee for Youth and Adult Cast Members Includes: 10 Weeks of Coaching: Receive personalized coaching from our expert directors and rehearsal assistants, designed to elevate your performance skills. Costumes* : All performers' costumes will be provided and tailored to fit by our wardrobe team. *Does not include performance undergarments and required shoes.* Exclusive Class with the Company: Participants 18+ are invited to take ballet class alongside Ballet 314's professional dancers during dress rehearsals and performances. Participants under the age of 18+ will take class from a Ballet 314 company member. Youth Performance Mentorship Workshop: Young performers will benefit from an intimate workshop experience with Ballet 314's own professional company members regarding backstage etiquette, stage makeup and hair, etc. Cast T-Shirt: Cast members can look forward to getting their t-shirts signed by fellow performers and members of the professional company! Individual Professional Photograph in Costume: All participants will have a professional photo taken in costume to encapsulate their Nutcracker experience. Performance Streaming Link*: Unlimited access to video streams of both casts following the Nutcracker performance. Relieve the magic anytime you wish with this exclusive benefit! *Video links will be sold at $35/cast following the production. Do you have scholarships? Yes, every year we have need-based scholarships! Once you register for an audition, we will send you the application.

Jamila Scales 3rd season with Ballet 314 Jamila Scales began her dancing career at the young age of 6 years old performing in an elementary showcase in St. Louis; from this experience, she knew at the age of 6 dancing would be her career. Jamila went on to join Judy Best Dance & Talent Center competition team. While on this team she learned the fundamentals to many dance styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Pom Poms, and Hip Hop. Jamila danced with The Judy Best Talent Center for 12 years, during which she honed in on and polished her skill and talent. Once she became familiar with and mastered the basics, Jamila went on to Stephens College to foster more skills and embrace styles and specializations such as Ballet, Pointe, Modern Dance, Jump Rhythm Jazz, Synthetic Theater, and Musical Theater. Upon the completion of the previously mentioned styles and specialities, Jamila received her BFA degree in Dance from Stephens College in 2017. Return

NEWS & MEDIA The Nutcracker & The World’s Fair | Trailer | Ballet 314 Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing The Nutcracker & The World’s Fair | Trailer | Ballet 314 00:33 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 Articles Read Article Ballet 314 tells the story of Salem through dance St. Louis Magazine Read Article Three local dance companies are driving innovation.... STL Magazine Read Interview Meet Rachel Bodi Voyage STL Magazine Inspiring Stories from St. Louis Read Article Guide to St. Louis Dance Companies STL Post Dispatch Read Blog Post Black History Month Spotlight On: Robert Poe St Louis Dance HQ Read Interview Meet Robert Poe Voyage STL Magazine Inspiring Stories from St. Louis View Interview Ballet 314 Presents: Angels & Demons Fox2News Read Blog Post Women's History Month Spotlight: Rachel Bodi STL Dance HQ Read Interview Meet Ballet 314 STLMade Conversations Reviews 12/30/2025 HQ Review: The Nutcracker and the World’s Fair In this clever retelling, choreographers and directors Rachel Bodi and Robert Poe incorporate an exciting chapter of St. Louis’ history into the ballet. The World’s Fair serves as an ideal backdrop for this magical story—a real-life event that engendered wonder and novelty, catapulting people of the time out of their everyday lives and connecting them with exciting new ideas and cultures. Read More 6/5/ 2024 HQ Review: The Accused ...To conclude, Ballet 314 did not provide a show with a general theme. Instead, they created a show to demonstrate the versatility of their dancers. The Lark Ascending showcases the dancers’ technical expertise, Envy of Angels their emotional quality of movement, and The Accused their acting capabilities. The night was truly about the dancers, and they delivered. Read More 5/18/2023 HQ Review: Ragtime This ballet doesn’t just expose its audiences to harsh realities...it immerses audiences in the raw emotions from these experiences from start to finish. Read More 10/26/2023 HQ Review: Fall Fête: Twisted Tales Fall Fête celebrated Ballet 314’s growth as a company and took the audiences’ breath away with gorgeous dancing and engaging stories behind the pieces performed. Read More

Abigail (Abbie) Hinrichs Founding Company Member Abigail is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher native to St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance with a BFA and dual emphasis in ballet and modern dance. Abigail was inspired to not only perform professionally, but to dive deeper into the world of performance art and collaborate as much as she could. Abigail has been teaching dance and Pilates for all ages throughout the St. Louis area for over 8 years. She currently serves as the Studio Manager at Central Studio and is so grateful for the opportunity to help others discover mental and physical healing through movement. Abigail has the honor of dancing, performing, and participating in community outreach with Karlovsky & Company Dance, Collective Motion (Central Studio's resident non-profit), and Ballet 314. Return

Kendall Dietrich (Heuman) 5th season with Ballet 314 Originally from the Springfield Illinois area, Kendall grew up training at Dance Arts Studio, the Springfield Ballet Company, and performed in theatrical productions with the Springfield Municipal Opera. After Graduating high school in 2016, she moved to St. Louis to earn her BFA in Dance from Webster University. In the summer of 2018, she studied abroad in Geneva, Switzerland where she studied Ballet and European Contemporary dance. After graduating with departmental honors in 2020, Kendall took a year to train with the Big Muddy Dance Company's (now Known as Saint Louis Dance Theater) trainee program, where she danced in that season's productions including, Lemp Legends. Since 2021, Kendall has been a guest character artist with Saint Louis Ballet, featuring roles in Gen Horiuchi's The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and most recently, "Carabosse" in Sleeping Beauty. Kendall has been dancing with Ballet 314 since 2021 and has performed in many of our productions such as Fall Fete, Nutcracker and The 1904 World's Fair, Ragtime, Chocolat, and our educational programs. Outside of performing, she has a passion for teaching. Kendall is on faculty at Saint Louis Ballet School where she also coaches students for Youth American Grand Prix and is on the team of instructors for Vitality in Motion. Return

MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM: NUTCRACKER TICKET GIVEAWAY Ballet 314 is partnering with the Missouri History Museum and giving away 200 FREE seats to an exclusive preview performance of "The Nutcracker & The World’s Fair" on Thursday, December 11, at the Edison Theatre! To claim your free ticket, simply stop by the Missouri History Museum welcome desk and pick up a voucher. Each voucher can be redeemed for 1 free ticket and up to 10 companion tickets for just $15 each. Vouchers may be redeemed through November 30, 2025. Click the button below to claim your seat(s)! Have Questions? Contact Ballet 314 by emailing support@ballet314.org The Edison Box Office will NOT answer inquiries about this giveaway. Click Here To Claim Seats PERFORMANCE DETAILS Date & Time: Thursday, December 11 at 6:30pm *Doors open at 6:00pm. If you indicated accessibility needs in your ticket reservation, you are granted access to the theatre at 6:15pm. Location: Edison Theatre at Washington University | 6465 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105, USA Run Time: Approx. 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission About The Ballet: 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. Seating: Ticket sales are general admission, and seating will be first come, first served. Please indicate if handicap or accessible seating is required at checkout. Reservation Policy: This offer is only redeemable for the event on Thursday, December 11th. Tickets are NOT transferable to any other performance date. Reservations are nonrefundable. Click Here To Claim Seats

Bianca Wajack 2nd season with Ballet 314 Born in Belize and raised in Southern California, Bianca studied at Southland Ballet Academy in Fountain Valley, CA. From the age of 3, she studied under the guidance of Salwa Rizkalla and then at age 14, being promoted to a trainee with Festival Ballet Theater. She had the privilege to perform solo and corps work in full length ballets such as Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, Swan Lake, Giselle and The Nutcracker as well as taking part in world premier contemporary repertoire set by Andrea Schermoly and Josie Walsh. Summers included training at SBA with director Christopher Powney from the Royal Ballet School UK, YAGP Founder Larissa Saveliev as well as training at the Joffrey Academy of Dance in Chicago, IL. Bianca went on to study at California State University Fullerton and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Dance. She trained under Muriel Joyce, Lisa D. Long, Debra Noble, and Alvin Rangel-Alvarado as well as various guest choreographers from throughout the country, which led to her participation in the Southern California American College Dance Association Festival. After graduating in May of 2023, she danced for a year with Anastasis Ballet Company, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This will be Bianca's second season with Ballet 314, and she is incredibly appreciative of every opportunity and all the support Robert and Rachel provide her. Return

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