Presenters
Avant Chamber Ballet brings classical performing arts to a modern audience. Artistic director Katie Puder creates collaborative and innovative performances with live music for Dallas, Texas. The twelve-member ensemble of classically trained dancers presents a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary works from local choreographers, as well as internationally acclaimed artists.
Avant Chamber Ballet’s mission is to bring exceptional live dance and chamber music together for audiences in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Our ensemble of classically trained dancers presents a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary works from local choreographers, as well as internationally acclaimed artists.
Since our inaugural season in 2012, ACB has presented over fifty world premiere ballets. The organization is in its 14th season, and is led by artistic director Katie Puder with a subscription season at Moody Performance Hall, Dallas Arts District.
At Avant Chamber Ballet we are passionate about two things –
First – creating new and relevant works of performing art here locally in Dallas.
Second – to perform those works of art for our community – both at the wonderful theaters we have built in the Dallas Arts District but also to bring that art to Dallas communities that don’t normally attend traditional performances.
We are committed to presenting our free classes, workshops and performances all over Dallas and meeting people in their neighborhoods to make art easily accessible for everyone.
We truly believe that our art should reflect the city of Dallas and that what we create belongs to everyone, not just traditional patrons of the arts.
Oct 30 - 31, 2026
Fall under the spell of one of literature’s most entrancing characters in this theatrical production of this spine-chilling world premiere by Avant Chamber Ballet's director Katie Puder with a score by Philip Glass performed live.
Nov 28 - Dec 6, 2026
Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic - The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra - featuring Dallas Chamber Symphony.
Dec 3 - 6, 2026
This family-friendly version of the beloved ballet, “The Nutcracker.”
Feb 20 - 21, 2027
For the Valentine’s season, Avant Chamber Ballet presents an evening of live orchestra and ballet masterpieces telling tales of romance and heartbreak.
Feb 20, 2027
My First Swan Lake is a family-friendly adaptation of Act 2 from Swan Lake designed for young audiences.
Apr 24 - 25, 2027
Avant Chamber Ballet celebrates the energy, music, and style of the Broadway stage.
Apr 24, 2027
Step into a world where grace meets showmanship in Ballet to Broadway, a vibrant family production designed to ignite a love for the performing arts!
