Earn a Patch and see the magic of the ballet before the show starts!

For many children, attending a Charlotte Youth Ballet performance is an unforgettable introduction to the world of ballet: the dazzling costumes, colorful sets, enchanting music, and storybook choreography all make for a magical experience. The Nutcracker is central to many families’ holiday traditions, and continues to inspire the next generation of dancers. Our Spring Shows are a great way to enjoy classical story book ballets as they come to life on the big stage. 

CYB’s Before The Curtain showcases our professional and emerging student dancers, allowing Girl Scouts to go behind the scenes to take a look at what is required to dance in a full length professional ballet. Girl Scouts will walk away with in-depth knowledge of performing arts, the structure of a ballet, the role of props, lighting, costumes and makeup, as well as an opportunity to ask as many questions as their curiosity generates!

Girl Scouts receive discounted tickets to CYB performances and a special patch for the event! Girl Scouts can also meet the requirements for dance and performing arts patches with their troop.

It is important to CYB that ballet be both affordable and accessible. Before the Curtain is priced at only $25 per troop. Girl Scouts also receive discounted tickets to the performance of $18 per seat (plus theater fees).

The Nutcracker December 2023: Tickets on sale soon!

Cinderella March 2024: Tickets on sale soon!

Troop Leaders: IT’S EASY TO TAKE PART IN BEFORE THE CURTAIN! 

REGISTRATION is a 2-Step Process:

FIRST: JUST COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW WITH YOUR NAME, TROOP NUMBER, COUNCIL, LEVEL & NUMBER OF GIRL SCOUTS ATTENDING.

Before the Curtain price: $25 per troop (15 Girl Scouts max; troop leaders/parents accompanying troops attend Before the Curtain for free)

SECOND: THEN CALL THE CPCC BOX OFFICE TO PURCHASE TICKETS.

Ticket price: $18 per seat. EVERY PERSON ATTENDING THE PERFORMANCE MUST HAVE A TICKET

The CPCC Box Office is located in the lobby of the Overcash Building at 1206 Elizabeth Avenue and is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. The CPCC Box Office can be reached at (704) 330-6534.