BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
One-hour experience.
Ever wondered how a ballet makes it to the stage? Or how a dancer trains? During this hour-long, behind-the-scenes tour, see a day in the life at Houston Ballet. Trained docents will guide you through our six-story, 115,000-square-foot facility, located in the heart of downtown Houston's Theater District.
Behind the Scenes tours are offered on the following days and times:
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Wednesdays at 1:00 PM
Saturdays at 11:00 AM
BEHIND THE SCENES - SWAN LAKE:
Grades 2–12 only. Groups of 20–100 students. Two-hour experience.
We've combined two existing Education & Community Engagement programs to bring you a new field trip opportunity! Our Behind the Scenes tour is enhanced by including a Ballet Talk in our Behind the Scenes - Extended program. Students will participate in an interactive, storytelling experience with one of our favorite ballets and develop an understanding of how a ballet moves from an idea, through rehearsals, to the stage!
Behind the Scenes - SWAN LAKE tours will be offered from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the following dates:
- Friday, February 19, 2027
BEHIND THE SCENES – CAREER IN THE ARTS
Grades 7–12 only. Groups of 20–50 students. Two-hour experience.
This experience includes a Behind the Scenes tour of Houston Ballet's Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance. On this tour, students will see professional dancers taking class, visit our world-class wardrobe facility, and learn about the history of Houston Ballet.
The centerpiece of this building tour is the opportunity to meet and hear from a panel of Houston Ballet employees from a variety of departments, including Marketing & Public Relations, Development, Production, Audio/Visual, and Education. Students will learn about different career opportunities at Houston Ballet as well as other nonprofit and arts organizations.
Behind the Scenes - Career in the Arts tours will be offered from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the following dates:
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- Friday, February 26, 2027