April 11, 2025 (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — The prestigious Jupiter-based dance school Paris Ballet is gearing up to present two fabulous mixed bills this May at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The performances will include selections from renowned ballets, as well as contemporary styles including jazz, tap, and modern—all performed by the school’s talented roster of students.
Paris Ballet’s Incredible Mixed Bill takes place on Sunday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. The show will feature the Midsummer Night’s Dream Suite and La Bayadère Act III/The Kingdom of the Shades. Tickets start at $40/person and are on sale now.
The second production, Another Great Mixed Bill, will occur on Saturday,May 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. The dynamic performance will feature A Midsummer Night’s Dreamand works in ballet, modern, contemporary, neo-classical, tap, and jazz. Tickets are $40/person and are on sale now.
This year’s performances will highlight the incredible talents of three senior students: Nicholas Bondar, Bianca Kimball, and Gianna Nembhard. Bondar, who was accepted to Harvard, will attend the Ivy League institution as a double major in physics and TDM (theater, dance, and media). He plans to dance with the Harvard Ballet Company.
“These spring performances enable Paris Ballet students to showcase the beautiful artistry and caliber of skills gained while dancing at our school,” said Jean-Hugues Feray, Paris Ballet’s artistic director and founder. “I am so proud of their efforts and enthusiasm for the art of dance. I want to thank all these incredibly talented and dedicated young dancers who will bring this show to life.”
A native of France, Feray served as a principal dancer with many international companies, including Ballet Florida and the French National Ballet. With both his school and conservatory, he and his staff focus on teaching ballet in its purest, original French form, in addition to other forms of dance. He is proud to use his skills and talents to teach nationally and internationally, including masterclasses at institutions such as Joffrey Ballet School and Milwaukee Ballet 2 and its school, and serve as a judge for international ballet competitions.
Tickets are on sale now. For tickets, call the Kravis Center box office at (561) 832-7469 or visit kravis.org.
If You Go (Calendar Listing)
An Incredible Mixed Bill
May 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts – Dreyfoos Hall
Featuring a dynamic performance of the Midsummer Night’s Dream Suite and La Bayadère Act III/The Kingdom of the Shades. Tickets start at $40/person. For tickets, call (561) 832-7469 for the Kravis Center Box office or visit kravis.org.
Guests who purchase tickets online in May can also take advantage of a special discount for the May 11 production—part of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s MOSAIC (Month of Shows, Art, Ideas, and Culture) celebration during the month of May.
Another Great Mixed Bill May 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts – Rinker Playhouse
Showcasing a beautiful performance featuring the Midsummer Night’s DreamSuite and works in ballet, modern, contemporary, neo-classical, tap, and jazz. Tickets are $40/person. For tickets, call (561) 832-7469 for the Kravis Center Box office or visit kravis.org.
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About Paris Ballet
Paris Ballet and Dance was founded in 2009 by Jean-Hugues Feray, a native of France and former principal dancer with many international companies, including Ballet Florida and the French National Ballet. Located in Jupiter, Fla., the school offers world-class dance training for students starting at age three. With a stellar reputation for quality, exceptional master classes and top-notch training in ballet, jazz, tap and modern, the school draws 100 students per year from as far as Vero Beach, Lake Worth Beach and Wellington. The school is also home to the prestigious not-for-profit Paris Ballet America, an elite accelerated training program for students preparing for professional dance careers. For more about Paris Ballet and Dance and Paris Ballet America, call (561) 308-8377 or visit parisballetdance.com.
