October 4, 2025
Don't miss performing! This performance opportunity takes you into Dreamland Ballroom with all the magic of ballet in Once Upon a Time. We are hoping to see eager talents age 5 and older.
December 7, 2025
The holiday's are reimagined in the historic Dreamland Ballroom with Arkansas Festival Ballet. Bring your friends and spend time with the AFB dancers at this family friendly event. Purchase tickets in advance or at the door.
February 21, 2026
RDA Adjudication
AFB dancers in new choreographic works by guest artists
Little Rock
Public Shows
April 24 @ 6:30 pm
April 25 @ 2 pm & 6:30 pm
@ Dreamland Ballroom
Arkansas Festival Ballet is Celebrating 25 years of storytelling and a new partnership with Dreamland Ballroom. Be a part of this delightful adventure into Fairytale Land all set in a gorgeous and historic setting!
April 23-24, 2026 @ Dreamland Ballroom
Special Performances
for Schools & Groups
Arkansas Festival Ballet is Celebrating 25 years of storytelling and a new partnership with Dreamland Ballroom. Be a part of this delightful adventure into Fairytale Land all set in a gorgeous and historic setting!
Accepting Reservations
June 2026
AFB & AAD Studios
2 Week Intensive.
Guest faculty return for
a student focused training program. Classes include ballet technique, modern, contemporary, ballroom, musical theatre, pilates/ body conditioning, yoga, tap into theatre dance, partnering, improvisation, composition & choreography.
Jon & Sandra Marbaise
Charles H. Murphy III
Grady and Kerry McCoy
Jay and Laura Ecker
Richard and Becky Lancaster
Nathan Lancaster
Diane Alexander
Paul & Alice Alexander
Angela Scott
Charles Scott
Jennifer McCallum
Mary Margaret Jones Wippo
Kristin Owen
Jaston and Veronica Carter
Susannah and Matt Beachboard
Jane Beachboard
Suzanne Grobmyer
Richard S McILroy
Jennifer Nicholas
Mike Stacks
Lyuba Bogan
Steve and Susan Santa Cruz
Nancy Denise Gilliam
David and Betsy Kern
Judith Zachritz
Steve and Meredith Zachritz
Lorre Parrish
Annie Wang
Daniel Webb and Kim Meyer Webb
Marty and Tisha Head
Alexandra Marshall
Louisa Utley
Sara Hurst
Karla Allala
Lisa Brumley
Steve Ellis
and anonomous donors
AFB is a member company of Regional Dance America / Southwest as part of the RDA national organization of adjudicated ballet companies. Maintaining the highest standards of artistic quality, training and dance education. Furthering the training and providing opportunities to aspiring young artists and help increase the importance of dance in the community.
