Carolina Youth Ballet Tickets

Carolina Youth Ballet (CYB) is a Cary-based nonprofit youth ballet company founded in 2001 by Annette Hagopian, operating as the youth company under the Triangle Academy of Dance. CYB provides public performing opportunities for talented school‑age dancers, typically ages 12–17, who perform roles traditionally danced by older professionals. The company’s mission focuses on educating the community about classical ballet training while presenting affordable, accessible performances. CYB is part of a broader commitment by the Triangle Academy of Dance to cultivate young talent, support arts education, and engage families across the Triangle region.

CYB plans two major annual performances—the Nutcracker and a spring show—along with outreach programs and school demonstrations to bring ballet closer to every neighborhood. The 2025 Nutcracker is scheduled at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (Fletcher Opera Theater) in Raleigh, with cast runs on Nov 14–15, 2025 and multiple showtimes. Tickets for this production typically go on sale in September. While discography is not applicable to this ballet company, CYB’s impact is recognized through its affiliation with Triangle Academy of Dance, which has earned local and state accolades, including honors such as Best Children's Dance Program in NC by Spectator magazine. For the latest information, follow CYB and Triangle Academy of Dance on their official social channels and visit their website for schedules, audition notices, and outreach opportunities.