2026/2027 SEASON CALENDAR

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1st Session: September 8 – January 23, 2026 2nd Session: January 25 – May 15, 2027

Fall Break: November 24 – 28, 2026 Winter Break: December 21 – January 6, 2027 Spring Break: April 5-10, 2027

No regular classes will be held during the following times:

MEA Week: October 15-17, 2026 Nutcracker tech week: December 8-12, 2026 Martin Luther King Day: January 18, 2027

2026-2027 Performance Calendar

The Nutcracker: December 11-13, 2026 Spring Gala: May 8, 2027 All performances are scheduled to take place on EPHS stages, but are subject to change.

Auditions for The Nutcracker 2026 will be held on September 13:

- 10:45-11:30 am for Ballet Levels 1, 2, and 3 (ages 8-13)

- 12:00-1:00 pm for Ballet Levels 4, 5, and 6 (ages 13-19)

Additionally, The Nutcracker 2026 auditions will take place on September 20:

- 10:30-11:00 am for Pre-Ballet Levels (ages 5-8)

Picture Day for the 2026/27 season is on:

• The Nutcracker: November 24, 4:30-8:00 pm

• May 15, 2027

For those interested in the ballet schedule for 2026, our Summer Program will run from June 8–August 22.

Intensive Ballet Camps for 2026 include:

- Camp 1: June 15-26

- Camp 2: July 6-17

We also offer Dance Workshops in 2026, including Ballet Art and Craft Camps for ages 4-7:

- Princess Ballet Camp: June 15–18

- Moana Ballet Camp: July 6-9

- Mini Nutcrackler Ballet Camp: August 3-6

Open House & Registration for the 2026-2027 season will take place on:

• Tuesday, August 4, from 4:30 PM–6:30 PM

• Saturday, August 8, from 8:45 AM–11:45 AM

• Saturday, December 19, from 8:45-11:30 AM

Don’t miss the Nutcracker Turkey Trot 2026 (5K Marathon) on November 26 at 8:30 AM.

Join us for the 3-Day Winter Intensive in December 26-28, from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM.

Bring a Friend Week is March 9-14, 2026. Make sure to fill out the Registration Form.

Summer Intensive Auditions for 2026 are scheduled for February 1 and March 15.

Father Daughter Dance Day for 2026 will occur during the week of February 8-13 (pre-ballet levels only).

Mark your calendars for the Spring Open House - Egg Hunt on March 27, 2027.

Don't miss the Masquerade Competition 2027, taking place:

- February 12-14 at AMES Center 12600 Nicollet Ave

- April 22-25 at AMES Center 12600 Nicollet Ave

Also, the UBC Competition 2027 will run from March 19-21, and the YAGP Competition 2026 is set for October 2-4.

Join us for the Chanhassen Parade on July 4th from 2:30-4:00 PM.