Find Ballet Nonprofits and Charities

  donnie wrote:

Jessup has been so blessed with the presence of the Houston Ballet. They have made a major impact on our students.Their interaction with our students has made a world of difference in their behavior and self esteem.Teachers and parents alike have commented... more »

  fabriane wrote:

SDCYB is a wonderful ballet school with lower costs than anywhere else I've found, yet provides more than anywhere else I've found. They put on fantastic productions where they give a role to every student that auditions. There are low fees for classes,... more »

  aforsyth wrote:

Imagine you are 8 years old and you have just entered a world completely new and exciting. A huge studio space, just for dancing and flying around in. The hush of students as they watch their dance teacher demonstrate a 'plie' and the pianist lifting... more »

  colberpl wrote:

I started at the school in 1966 when I was 9 years old. I was fortunate to have lived down the street from the school. This started a relationship with my parents and the community that lasts to this day. I recently returned to the school to Volunteer... more »

  Christy37 wrote:

My son has been dancing with Garden State Ballet for 10 years. He has had a wonderful experience and grown and learned so much. The director creates a positive atmosphere and encourages all the kids to treat each other with kindness and respect. His... more »

  love2dance wrote:

Written words will not do justice to the unique and awe-inspiring performances put on by the Brandywine Ballet Company. The professionalism and talent in their annual production of the Nutcracker (held at West Chester University) rivals that of more... more »

  cuzimablonde wrote:

Loved the awesome Helen Keller/Annie Sullivan duo as well as the improv with the snow! more »

  mariam wrote:

The first time I saw DWDT perform, I knew that it was no ordinary company. From choreography, to the dancing quality, DWDT exceeded everyone's expectations I have beed to all their shows since 2008, and they amaze me every single time. What they do is... more »

  spandreu3 wrote:

I am lucky to say that I was one of the founding members of Arts Ballet Theatre of South Florida. As a dance professor, I have gained much expertise through my experience with the company and I constantly, am amazed at how the company has grown and it... more »

  tootsie001 wrote:

I enrolled my daughter at age 5. She is 14 now and has attended each session (plus summer sessions)continuously. The BSS staff has become an extended family to us, they are genuinely concern and dedicated in grooming a well rounded dancer/person. The... more »

  nnatlee wrote:

Ballet Fantastique is a wonderful organization! Not only do they have a world class ballet academy, they have a chamber company full of beauty, grace, talent and ingenuity. This is a group you do not want to miss! more »

  magiaNH wrote:

Thank you for doing this work! Making the arts, and especially dance, accessible to our kids is so important. Your non-profit is ensuring that every child that wants the opportunity has it! more »

  P.H. wrote:

Ncd care foundation is working through out nation in India and work within the guidelines of NPCDCS National program for the prevention and control of cancer cardiovascular diseases Diabetes and stroke. more »

  patsylimon wrote:

I have been an active member of the Board of Directors for City of Angels Ballet (CAB) since 2002 and could not be more proud to be part of of this wonderful organization. CAB gives children in some of the most under served parts of L.A. the opportunity... more »

  katie4 wrote:

The Hartfel Foundation is making the dream of dancing professionally come true for me. Through an extremely dedicated and self sacrificing mentor and teacher I may one day realize my true potential as a dancer. more »

  michelle4 wrote:

I have been at BBT for 8 years now and I have loved it from the very beginning. I have been exposed to more than just ballet, such as Russian folk dancing, and character dancing. It's so much fun performing in their performances. The staff are all great... more »

  JoannSelvidge wrote:

I have supported this organization since its earliest days, and it has grown leaps and bounds since then! Both of my children attend NBE classes, and we have loved being a part of the NBE community. I'm so proud of all of our Memphis graduates who have... more »

  lioramati wrote:

The Miami Beach Senior Center had the pleasure to attend the Latin American Carnaval and Corazon De Espana shows more than once and each time our seniors had an amazing time. The combination of the live music, instruments, dance, costumes and most importantly... more »

  rinselma wrote:

I have been going to the Minnesota Ballet for a couple of years and they are wonderful. Their new production of Nutcracker this year was innovative and an exquisite sight for the eyes. What a perfect event to take the entire family to. The dancers... more »

  EstherSutton221 wrote:

Such an amazing opportunity for these young women of God. Beautiful! And very inspirational! more »

  mmcrain wrote:

As an Alamo Arts Ballet Theatre board member, teacher and company dancer, my experiences have essentially encompassed all that AABT stands for. Alamo Arts Ballet Theatre and its students, teachers and staff strive daily to provide the community with... more »

  Writer wrote:

Historic Building, diverse programming, multiple venues with experienced staff. A national treasure! more »

  purcell wrote:

I have been involved with CDS for over 14 years as a volunteer. My daughter loved dancing here and the warm and loving environment helped her to create lifelong friendships. The training she received allowed her to be accepted into many pre-professional... more »

  tiger.lily wrote:

I would definitely recommend YPBT to anyone looking for quality dance instruction! YPBT is a fantastic organization, there is such a great family-friendly environment. I have always felt welcomed. Furthermore, all of the classes I have taken have been... more »

  sdmorganmom wrote:

SCB is a pillar of our community. Not every ballet studio dedicates such love and enthusiasm into the art of ballet. SCB takes the time to do community outreach such as ballet for all, bringing art to students who may not otherwise experience it, as shown... more »

  JenniferH wrote:

SA Dance Theater has been a great self-esteem booster for our daughter. She not only learns about being a dancer, but has the opportunity to perform for underpriviledged children and our community as well. They ofer dancers a chance to be on stage with... more »

  A.Normann wrote:

When I began searching for a dance school for my daughter I had many concerns, having attended several recitals for dance schools in Northern Virginia. After 8 years enrolled at VBC I am still pleased with our choice. The students are receiving excellent... more »

  cynkirk wrote:

Under the leadership of Nancy Davis and Jim Lane, each with Balanchine training and extensive, accomplished careers as ballet dancers, The Portland Ballet sets a high barre of excellence for its students. The young dancers respond well to this expectation... more »

  JannaChristensen wrote:

I love this venue. I have been attending events here for years! The provide excellent customer service from the time I buy my ticket to the time the show is over. They are celebrating their 80th year in business and the city of Fresno, CA has put them... more »

  Writer wrote:

I have volunteered with the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet for the past nine years and witnessed the impact of its training and education on their graduates who go on to successful business, academic and artistic careers. CPYB is the cultural gem... more »

  mman wrote:

I love dancing at momentum! It's like my second home! more »

  vrsfanatic wrote:

A wonderful community based ballet program commited to nurturing the individual while developing the students to be the best they can be through skilled training and professional productions. Under the esteemed guidance of founding Artistic Directors... more »

  MoM6 wrote:

About six months ago, we decided to send my daughter to this ballet school. I come from a family of professional dancers, so the quality of the instruction was essential in our choice, and I was pleased with the caliber of dancers that were performing... more »

  sharon3 wrote:

We have been a part of Coast City Ballet for the last three years. In an era where many dance companies seem focused on self, we have found Coast City Ballet to be very involved in outreach to the community, trying to involve children via demonstations... more »

  Balletmom321 wrote:

One of the absolute most UNprofessional "companies" and "schools" I have ever dealt with. This company pays its dancers basically nothing, waits until the last minute to schedule rehearsals, does not believe in supporting talent, but in supporting the... more »

  BalletRen wrote:

Ballet Renaissance has been such a significant part of my life for the past 20 years. I love to give through this organization as a volunteer and as a supporter. I love to watch the students grow in confidence and in joy and to experience the community... more »

  elleno wrote:

Mark Morris Dance Group is an outstanding organization, providing magnificent dance performances to audiences around the world. The company also provides the Dance for Parkinson's Disease Program, with patients, their families, and caregivers participating... more »

  Peter18 wrote:

As much as ballet groups run on contributions from people like the Einhorns, I find their political activities reprehensible and consequently will participate in the upcoming embargo on donations and ticket sales that your relationship (and other charities)... more »

  philline wrote:

My oldest has danced in the Nutcracker for 8 years now and my son 3 years. This organization is top notch giving opportunities for young dancers to dance in a professional production, along with guest artists dancing in roles that are usually reserved... more »

  danpr wrote:

This organization is very professional and run by dedicated volunteers!!!! The level of dance is amazing and is an asset to the Bay Area! more »

  kfeeback wrote:

My daughter joined Bluegrass Youth Ballet at the age of 5. Her first performance was for The Nutcracker just four months after beginning ballet. I was so nervous. What if she falls off the stage? What if she forgets? What if she won't go onstage?... more »

  Arlette S. wrote:

The Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre's performance of the Nutcracker is an exciting show full of energy and Holiday cheer! Watching the Nutcracker has become our family tradition year after year. If you haven't seen Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre's performance... more »

  drich4096 wrote:

I had the pleasure of experiencing the breathtaking performances presented by Alabama Dance Works. As a dedicated patron of the arts, I was truly captivated by the company's unwavering commitment to their craft and their meaningful contributions to the... more »

  Globalarts wrote:

So many arts organizations focus on serving large numbers with low quality in programing. They touch the surface of arts "diciplines" and provide no foundation for career building in the arts. They leave training to college for which most students is... more »

  Chris_W wrote:

In 2011, my first son was born 10 weeks early by emergency C-section. He only weighed 2 lbs. 6 oz and ended up needing care in the neonatal intensive care unit for 73 days. My wife almost died during the procedure due to severe preeclampsia, which causes... more »

  Sschlattman wrote:

In college I worked on raising awareness about eating disorders. I raised money to bring this group to my campus and they did student workshops and a performance for the public. They are delightful to work with and beyond that--truly inspiring artists... more »

  ocarts wrote:

FBT puts on four productions a year at the Irvine Barclay and they do a great job bringing in very popular guest artists. We saw Paloma Herrera in The Nutcracker in December and she was absolutely beautiful. The company dancers were also very impressive... more »

  EllenJane wrote:

Mission Statement: Educating, Cultivating and Inspiring Through DanceThree inspiring, professional and beautifully choreographed productions a year touches the lives of those who attend from Marietta Ga., the Greater Atlanta area, and beyond.There... more »

  rsfudge wrote:

The Ogden Symphony Ballet Association has served Northern Utah for nearly 70 years, bringing world-class classical music and dance to Ogden. This past year, the OSBA presented 17 concerts, offered 41 outreach classes, and generated over 3,000 volunteer... more »

  Paige7 wrote:

We have been a part of Brandon Ballet and the associated school, The Dance Center, for several years now. The quality of dance instruction is second to none in the southeast. The high standards and attention to technical superiority has led to many... more »

  DiabloBallet wrote:

Wonderful Company! We've been watching what they do for over 10 years. Cheers to them! more »

  anapereira wrote:

for 9 years my daughter takes classes at the Academy of Dance international, have had very good experiences and some not so much, we are human beings, but in this special place she grew up surrounded by the best teachers we could find along this time... more »

  butzenkind wrote:

...is a competently run modern ballet company with the wisdom of its 30 years and the brio of the art form it celebrates. Even more impressive is the community feeling fostered in all of its endeavors, from studio performances in NYC to mammoth architectural... more »

  bigginels wrote:

The West Michigan Youth Ballet is dedicated to providing full-length ballet performance opportunities to young dancers ages 8-18. Our dancers come from dance studios of the Greater Grand Rapids area, to rehearse on Sunday afternoons for two shows a year:... more »

  KBerman wrote:

Orlando Ballet is the only not for profit professional ballet company in Central Florida. Under the artistic direction of Robert Hill, the company produces year round programming, arts education and community outreach. The Orlando Ballet School ... more »

  Luis D. wrote:

The Lexington ballet past performance of cinderella was beautiful. This Ballet company deserves to be considered for funding and opportunities of growth! more »

  santaclaraballetmktg wrote:

The Santa Clara Ballet is an extraordinary organization that gives back to its students, performances and the community. The family-oriented and intimate nature of the productions ensure all children are given fantastic performing experiences alongside... more »

  Patricia Dickinson wrote:

Festival Ballet Albuquerque: FBA was founded in 2009 and in ten short years has performed for over 10,000 people free of charge in their vast OUTREACH Programs, including onsite mobile performances of TheHistoryof Dance in hundreds of APS elementary... more »

  Ballet West wrote:

Exquisite is the only word I can come up with regarding BW’s Swan Lake. I’ve been coming 25 years and have not seen a decent Swan Lake in years. But this truly was the best. The changes of music, the choreography, even the children on stage... more »

  deecoler wrote:

Celebrating over 20 years of performances, the Abingdon based Highlands Ballet Company (a 501 C-3 organization) and its feeder school, Highlands Center for Ballet Arts continues to provide aspiring young dancers education, support, and appreciation for... more »

  JohnOrtega wrote:

I've just donated to GGI as thanks for their assistance on our cancer outreach in Brooklyn. Dennis, Viviana, and the rest of the staff were amazing in their availability and sharing of resources. We hope to be able to work with them again in 2017. more »

Our mission is to: maintain a world-class school that provides opportunity and access to African-American and other racially diverse... more »

The mission of the akhmedova ballet foundation (abf) is to provide the finest quality ballet training to young dancers enabling... more »

To provide dance instruction and cultural enrichment more »

The mission of Boulder Ballet is to create, explore and extend the artistry, passion and joy of dance in community with its artists,... more »

To foster innovation in dance performance and the creation of new works more »

Ballet performance/ rehearsal more »

Ballet nebraska is a professional ballet company that enriches the communities of nebraska and iowa through quality dance performances,... more »

The mission of me dance is to introduce innovative ideas through dance to create growth in the arts community. Our goal is to... more »

To provide world-class dance more »

The Ridgewood Concert Band was founded in 1983 to provide a serious performing outlet for many fine wind and percussion players... more »

To advance the art of dancing by offering the most extensive variety of dance education in the disciplines of ballet, pointe,... more »

Cultural and educational performances more »

To provide the highest caliber of training and performance opportunities to prepare young dancers for a career in the performing... more »

To develop and promote the art of dance. more »

Dance instruction and performance more »

To develop ballet and other performance projects that give voice to artists and performers. To facilitate, produce and enable... more »

The mission of San Francisco Ballet is to share our joy of dance with the widest possible audience in our community and around... more »

The organization maintains a dance repertory company for the education, training and advancement of students in the art of ballet... more »

Promote ballet in conjunction with local communities, not-for-profit, and cultural groups for children in local and surrounding... more »

Rlbft's mission is to enrich the state's cultural wealth through high quality mexican folk dance and education programs. Rlbft's... more »

The mission of the lynch ballet company inc is to provide local amateur dancers the opportunity to perform for their community... more »

Dance performance (community outreach) more »

Carolina ballet theatre's mission is to engage, educate and entertain its audiences through the dynamic medium of dance. more »

Our mission is to expose boston youth to dance and opportunities for mastery and performance, to which they would not otherwise... more »

To provide ballet lessons to children of the community for fees based on ability to pay and to stage ballet performances to the... more »

The classical ballet theatre provides education, performance, and outreach in the performing art of dance to northern virginia... more »

Company c is a professional ballet company. Its most significant activities include dance concert production and touring for the... more »

To provide, free of charge, the highest quality of pre-professional training possible to young dancers and promote cultural enrichment... more »

The organization performs artistic shows for the community and raises money for the field of dance. The organization helps indigent... more »

Promote appreciation of the arts more »

To establish kansas city ballet as an indispensable asset of the kansas city community through exceptional performances, excellence... more »

Community Service / Local Arts Support more »

To nurture, support and produce the artistic vision of trey mcintyre and engage individuals and communities in the experience... more »

Dance education more »

The mission is to captivate, enrich and inspire our communities and audiences through breathtaking artistry that explores the... more »

Berkeley ballet theater's mission is to provide rigorous classical ballet training in a diverse and nurturing environment to students... more »

Alexandra ballet presents ballet performances to the public and children's groups in order to promote the art of ballet while... more »

Dedicated to transforming lives and enriching the community through the world of dance. This is done through performances, outreach,... more »

The mission of the ballet is to provide and promote the art of ballet and other dance forms in the volusia county area through... more »

The sacramento ballet operates a professional resident ballet company with performances of the highest quality. The artistic vision... more »

To teach and educate young people in the art of ballet. more »

Mission is to introduce the art of dance to area students. Provide a nurturing and technically rigorous dance education for all... more »

To offer our community excellence in dance performance and training in a positive environment that helps our students develop... more »

Public education in the art of ballet dance more »

The organization's mission is to provide a positive and healthy experience to students of all ages and abilities through a coordinated... more »

Wonderbound uses dance to deepen humankind's common bond through uncommon endeavors of discovery and creation. more »

Artisan ballet company was established to encourage a love of classical ballet training to dancers and the community in the northwest... more »

Ballet northwest is a community based group dedicated to dance as a performing art. We produce performances featuring local dancers,... more »