Charlottesville Ballet Returns to PVCC with Salute to Military Veterans November 8
Charlottesville, Va. – October 30, 2025 – Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) will host the return of Charlottesville Ballet for “Salute,” an afternoon of dance in honor and remembrance of our nation's military veterans. Showcasing dynamic choreography and dance styles–from classical and contemporary, to spiritual, jazz and swing–the program honors American stories and traditions and celebrates the courage and sacrifice of those who serve. This third year of hosting a Salute concert to mark the Veterans Day holiday will take place Saturday, November 8, at 3 p.m., in the V. Earl Dickinson Building. Admission is free.
On the program are classical ballet and new works by several artists including Charlottesville Ballet’s Resident Choreographer Keith Lee, Co-Founder Sara Clayborne, and Artistic Associate Ty Cooper Grace. Returning to the stage and back by popular demand is fan favorite “A Military Fanfare” by choreographer, dance educator, and Army Ranger spouse Mary Hein.
About Charlottesville Ballet
Since 2007, the non-profit Charlottesville Ballet has worked to deliver the art of dance to the community through classes, from beginner to advanced, and the staging of professional productions–all while honoring a unique mission focused on dancer health and wellness.
Tickets
Tickets to “Salute” are free and will be handed out at the PVCC box office, located in the lobby of the Dickinson Building, beginning at 1 p.m., on the day of the performance. General seating in the 500-seat Main Stage Theatre begins at 2:30 p.m. The V. Earl Dickinson Building is at the south end of College Drive. Ample free parking is available in front of the building.
For more information, email boxoffice@pvcc.edu or call 434.961.5376. A list of PVCC Fine Arts and Performance events is available at pvcc.edu/performingarts.
About Piedmont Virginia Community College
Established in 1972, Piedmont Virginia Community College is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally, residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. PVCC is committed to providing access to a college education for all who can benefit, an opportunity for each student to reach their potential, and excellence in all programs and services. The main campus is in Albemarle County, Virginia. Classes are also offered at the PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center in Stanardsville, Va. (Greene County) and the PVCC Jefferson School City Center in downtown Charlottesville. Visit pvcc.edu.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Susian Brooks
Executive Director, Marketing and Communications
434.961.6574 | sbrooks@pvcc.edu
Photographs: Courtesy of Charlottesville Ballet