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MBSA PERFORMANCES & SHOWCASES
What we see onstage is the result of countless hours of toil, sweat, failure and resilience. It is only by becoming a stronger person on the inside that we get to the seemingly effortless level of confidence exuded by our students.
Spring Showcase: Coppélia
This year's Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy Spring Showcase will be a new adaptation of the beloved classical ballet Coppélia. This production will be created in 2026 by School & Academy Director Kristin Dimmer in conjunction with faculty members. We are delighted to bring this charming 19th-century ballet about love, jealousy, and magical dolls, to our MBSA students and families. The story follows spirited Swanhilda who suspects her fiancé Franz is smitten with the beautiful but silent Coppélia, a lifelike doll made by the eccentric toymaker Dr. Coppélius. Swanhilda sneaks into his workshop to discover the truth and pretends to be the doll herself to teach Franz a lesson, leading to comical chaos and a happy village wedding for the real couple.
MBSA encourages all students in Pre-Ballet I through Academy II to participate in the annual showcase. Performing demonstrates the skills learned in ballet class, increases self-confidence, and provides an opportunity to work towards a project in which each child is an important part of a larger whole…and it is a lot of fun!
1. Carefully read the Family Guide for Coppélia and contact School Programs Manager Alyx Johnson with any questions. Please note all mandatory dates and venue locations for rehearsals and performances as they apply to your student.
2. Due Friday, January 30: Submit the Participation Survey for your student(s) to indicate if they will or will not participate in the 2026 Spring Showcase: Coppélia.
Marize Fumero and Timothy O'Donnell, Photo Mark Frohna
Weekly Academy Rehearsals
Saturday, February 14
Academy II - 11:45am-1:15pm
Academy I - No rehearsal.
Pre-Academy - 1:30-2:30pm
Academy Division Students in Pre-Academy, Academy I, and Academy II will have weekly rehearsals on Saturdays following morning classes. Students will have a 30 minute lunch break prior to rehearsals as scheduled. Rehearsal schedules for the coming Saturday will be posted by Tuesday each week.