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Saturday 2:00pm sensory-friendly performances of The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District, with reduced sound levels, house lights half lit, relaxed house rules, and a Sensory Access Packet for The Nutcracker.

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Sensory supports. Sensory-friendly Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, access packet.

Hours

Sensory-friendly performances at 2:00pm on the dates below. The lobby opens one hour before (90 minutes before for The Nutcracker, in its Sensory Access Packet). The show runs approximately 1 to 1.5 hours; The Nutcracker's packet gives Act I (45 minutes), a 20-minute intermission and Act II (approximately 45 minutes), 1 hour 50 minutes in all.

2520 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201

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Sat Dec 19 2026Ballet North Texas sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker at Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, 2:00pm. Reduced sound levels, especially loud and surprising noises; house lights half lit; relaxed house rules with freedom to move around, use electronic devices and talk; trained staff, ushers and volunteers. The Nutcracker Sensory Access Packet previews the theater, the story and its sound and light cues. Reserve through TicketDFW, (214) 871-5000.Sat Apr 10 2027Ballet North Texas sensory-friendly performance of Swan Lake at Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, 2:00pm. Reduced sound levels, especially loud and surprising noises; house lights half lit; relaxed house rules with freedom to move around, use electronic devices and talk; trained staff, ushers and volunteers. Reserve through TicketDFW, (214) 871-5000.Sat Jun 12 2027Ballet North Texas sensory-friendly performance of Sleeping Beauty at Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, 2:00pm. Reduced sound levels, especially loud and surprising noises; house lights half lit; relaxed house rules with freedom to move around, use electronic devices and talk; trained staff, ushers and volunteers. Reserve through TicketDFW, (214) 871-5000.

Sensory help, in the ballet's words

“Reduced sound levels, especially loud and surprising noises”

“Relaxed house rules…freedom to get up and move around, use of electronic devices is permitted, and permission to talk freely during the performance”

“Sensory-friendly performances: You may return whenever you are ready.” Ballet North Texas, The Nutcracker Sensory Access Packet

Paper snow falls during every Nutcracker performance, sensory-friendly ones included: nearly 50 pounds of it each show.
The Sensory Access Packet is for The Nutcracker. For Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, Ballet North Texas is the one to ask about sensory details and support items.
The Rat King and the mice are performers in costumes with large heads; the packet has close-up photos so your kid can see them first.

In their own words: balletnorthtexas.org. Checked Mon, Nov 9, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us · How we check

Three things to know

Sensory-friendly shows at 2:00pm at Moody Performance Hall: The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 19, 2026, Swan Lake on Saturday, April 10, 2027, and Sleeping Beauty on Saturday, June 12, 2027.
Reduced sound levels, house lights half lit, and relaxed house rules: move around, use devices and talk.
At a sensory-friendly performance you may leave the auditorium for a break and return whenever you are ready.

Visual schedule

Ballet Day

Drive to the theater
Park the car
Go in the theater
Find our seats
Watch the ballet
Walk to the car
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More about Moody Performance Hall

Louder, in the ballet's words

Two cannon pops in the Nutcracker battle (not especially loud, but the sudden sound can be surprising; the packet suggests having hearing protection ready before this scene)not stated

The Nutcracker party scene (the party music includes loud trumpets)not stated

Applause (people may clap after a dance or cheer at the end; applause can be sudden)not stated

Seats are reserved through TicketDFW, the box office for the AT&T Performing Arts Center: (214) 871-5000 or boxoffice@ticketdfw.com. Ask them about tickets, seating, wheelchair and companion spaces, and booking assistance.
You may bring hearing protection, fidgets, comfort items, tablets or communication devices, snacks, and drinks. Ask an usher where food and drinks may be used. You can ask for hearing protection and fidgets at the boutique on the second level of the lobby.
Parking: the Lexus Silver Garage is below Moody Performance Hall; enter from Jack Evans Street, across from the Wyly Theatre. Parking is paid unless your booking includes other instructions. Ask an attendant for the step-free route to Moody, since the underground tunnel serves the Wyly Theatre.
Flora Street is a passenger drop-off location, and wheelchair access is at Flora Street and Jack Evans Street.
Questions about the production, sensory details, support items and your visit: Ballet North Texas, (469) 697-6120 or info@balletnorthtexas.org.

Call: (214) 871-5000 TicketDFW box office: tickets, seating, booking help(469) 697-6120 Ballet North Texas: production, sensory details, support items
Email: info@balletnorthtexas.org Ballet North Texas: production, sensory details, support items

Source: balletnorthtexas.org

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