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Recognizing Our Outstanding Teacher Assistants!

Congratulations to all our amazing young ladies who participated in ADT's Teacher Assistant Training Program! This year was a little diff...

How to Successfully Train at Home

This past weekend as stricter isolation measures were being put in place, free training classes from professionals, schools, and dance or...

Make the Best of Social Distancing with Fun Videos, Contests, & More from Alaska Dance Theatre!

Dancers & Families! We are working towards posting some exercises and classes for you from your ADT staff and teachers, but until then pl...

Words of Wisdom from Ms. Niki, ADT's Artistic Director

A well rounded dancer succeeds both academically and in the studio. Let dance reinvigorate your mind and keep you healthy so that you can...

ADT Students Represent Alaska at Youth America Grand Prix

This past February, four of ADT's Advanced ballet students participated in the Youth America Grand Prix competition (YAGP for short), and...

ADT Parent Resource Group News

The ADT Parent Resource Group, which supports parents of dancers with information, resources, and social connections, is currently in sea...

Teacher Spotlight: Sarah Jefferies

Sarah Jefferies began her early training at Alaska Dance Theatre, starting pre-ballet at about the same time Alaska Dance Theatre first o...

Progress Reports Coming this Week!

Progress Reports are coming out this week! These will be handed out in class, so please ask your child for their progress report. What is...

One Week Only - Set Sail With this Special Ticket Offer!

All Aboard Mates!!!... for Alaska Dance Theatre’s new comedic ballet, Pineapple Poll. This tongue- in- cheek, mischievous love story foll...

This Week Only, ADT Becomes an Art Gallery - Come and See Art Inspired by Dance!

Here's a great excuse to visit ADT this week! ADT is excited to announce a gorgeous collaboration between the Plenn Air painters of Alask...

Over 100 New Students Joined ADT to Try Out Classes in January

We've been so excited to see over 100 new students trying out classes this past month! All of us at Alaska Dance Theatre want to thank yo...

February Words of Wisdom From Ms. Niki

1. Dance is a team sport, and we are all teammates. Always remember to support, be helpful, positive, and kind to each other. 2. Try al...

Summer Dance Camps in AK!

There's still snow on the ground, but perhaps it is time to start thinking about summer activities for your dancer. Thinking of checking ...

Events in February

We have some exciting events in store for you this month. Please mark your calendars: ADT's company will be performing in On The Verge, a...

Staff Changes

At Alaska Dance Theatre, we are very fortunate to have a wonderful staff full of amazing artists and teachers. This fact makes it so hard...

Free Dance Classes in January

For the entire month of January, ADT is offering free trial classes available for all genres and levels, for kids age 3 and older!...

Dance isn't just Good for kids, it's GREAT for them!

The benefits of taking dance class extend far beyond just getting them out of the house to blow off some energy. This activity is in par...

Pineapple Pole Auditions!

Open auditions on January 10th and 11th for ADT's Favorite Tales and Stories - Pineapple Pole, a new comedic ballet choreographed by Arti...

ADT Wins Best Dance School in Anchorage!

The results are in! Alaska Dance Theatre has won best dance school in Anchorage! Thank you to everyone who voted for us! And thank you to...

A Nutcracker Weekend at ADT

Heather Thackeray from Ballet West was here all weekend to rehearse. It was her last chance before seeing the performers on the stage...

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