2025-26 FAMILY SERIES

Shorter Shows for Young Audiences

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Nutcracker: Short & Suite

Moody Performance Hall
December 7, 2025, 12pm Noon

This family-friendly version of the beloved ballet, “The Nutcracker,” is a delightful and sensory-friendly adaptation that captures the magic and wonder of the original ballet with live piano accompaniment at Moody Performance Hall.  

As part of the Avant Chamber Ballet Families Series, all tickets are $25 or only $20 with subscription. The production is the same professional dancers, sets and costumes as our full version of this holiday classic making it affordable for the whole family! 

PETER & THE WOLF

In a family-friendly tale, Peter meets a collection of cheeky animal characters, including a rascally wolf, an unlucky duck, a clever cat, and a delicate bluebird.  

The musical education of young listeners was in mind when Sergei Prokofiev composed this renowned score back in 1936. Throughout this imaginative retelling, each musical instrument represents a character: Peter is represented by the strings family; the delicate bluebird follows the notes of the flute; and the stealthy wolf is portrayed by the French horns. The cat moves in tune with the clarinet; the oboe and the duck are a perfect match; and the loveable Grandma moves steadily to the sound of the bassoon.   

Paul Mejia’s choreography will draw audiences of all ages into the symphonic tale, while bilingual narration is a perfect addition to the storytelling aspect for children. With colourful costumes, sets, and lighting design, this is a visually charming Peter and the Wolf.  

Moody Performance Hall

February 14, 2026, 2pm

Pulcinella JR

Avant Chamber Ballet and Orchestra New Spain join forces for a family-friendly introduction to ballet and live orchestra with the retelling of Igor Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella” set in Mexico! 

The production will feature world premiere choreography by Fernanda Oliveira and Katie Puder, new costumes and sets… with Orchestra on stage! 

Moody Performance Hall

Avant Chamber Ballet + Orchestra of New Spain

March 28, 2026, 2pm

Carinval of the animals

Experience an enchanting afternoon of music and dance that the whole family will love! This performance features Carnival of the Animals choreographed by Katie Puder with live orchestra and promises to captivate audiences of all ages.

Join us for an afternoon of fun blending the whimsical charm of Saint-Saëns’ orchestral suite with ballet!

Moody Performance Hall

April 25, 2026, 2pm