2024-2025 Season

Sugarloaf Youth Ballet has a mission to enrich the community through quality arts programming and performances which includes performing at community events and celebrations.

Annual Director’s Gala 

September 7, 2024 

Hudgens Center for the Arts | Duluth

Join us for an unforgettable evening of clandestine revelry at the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s Speakeasy Director’s Gala on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Immerse yourself in the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties as we transform the Hudgens Arts Center into a secret speakeasy, where the jazz is hot, the drinks are hidden, and the entertainment is nothing short of dazzling.

Aladdin 

October 5-6, 2024

Gas South Theater | Duluth 

Step into a world of wonder and enchantment with Sugarloaf Youth Ballet’s production of Aladdin. This mesmerizing ballet brings to life the timeless tale of adventure, magic, and romance. Featuring a talented cast of dancers, stunning choreography, and breathtaking costumes, “Aladdin” promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Join us for an unforgettable journey with Aladdin, Jasmine, and the Genie as they discover the true meaning of love and friendship. Don’t miss this magical performance!

A Sugarloaf Ballet Christmas

December 8, 2024 

Gas South Theater | Duluth 

Don’t miss this annual Christmas celebration! This holiday performance is free of charge and is a gift from our dancers back to the community. A Sugarloaf Christmas begins with new works performed by Sugarloaf Youth Ballet and Gwinnett Ballet Theatre and is followed by a presentation of The Nativity Ballet. This short and energetic production features a cast of 60 dancers, including Shepherds, Drummers, Angels, Mary and Joseph and Wisemen!

The Nutcracker 

December 13-15 & 19-22, 2024

Gas South Theater | Duluth 

Join Sugarloaf Youth Ballet and Gwinnett Ballet Theatre as they continue a legacy with this beautiful story ballet, complete with enchanting dancing, stunning sets, and colorful costumes. Magic abounds as Herr Drosselmeyer presents young Clara with a toy nutcracker, setting imaginations ablaze when the toy comes to life and accompanies Clara on a journey to the Land of Sweets! The Nutcracker features a cast of over 100 professional and student dancers that captivates audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this unforgettable day of magic, music, and memories at Sugarloaf Youth Ballet and Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker! Secure your seats and create a cherished holiday tradition with your colleagues, family, and friends.

Inspire Youth 

January 24-25, 2025 

Gas South Theater | Duluth 

Inspire is a concert dance celebration hosted by Sugarloaf Youth Ballet and Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, with a mission to promote the art of choreography through instruction, experience and example. This performance is packed with concert-style pieces in varying dance genres performed by local dance companies and choreographers and includes special recognition for young choreographers ages 13 to 19. Artistic Director, Lori Zamzow-Wire created the Inspire showcase as a special training exercise, designed to provide motivation and choreography experience to aspiring dancers and choreographers. Since its creation, Inspire has grown from a single classroom performance to a multi-studio production that displays choreography and movement from both upcoming choreographers and seasoned professionals in Gwinnett County and the Metro Atlanta area. You won’t want to miss this dynamic exhibition of both technical feats and artistic expression!