Does Tampa Have a Ballet Company?

Ballet

Tampa is home to many incredible performing arts organizations, including several theatres and symphonies, but does it have a ballet company? The answer is yes.

Tampa Bay Ballet is the premier professional ballet company in the Tampa Bay area. Founded in 2008, Tampa Bay Ballet has become a leader in the dance community for its artistic excellence and education outreach.

The Company offers high caliber performances of classical and contemporary works, as well as innovative educational programs for all ages.

The Company’s repertoire features works by renowned choreographers such as George Balanchine, Marius Petipa, Antony Tudor, Christopher Wheeldon, Dwight Rhoden and more. It also performs works created by local choreographers and promotes new works from emerging artists. Tampa Bay Ballet has been nominated for multiple awards over the years and has been featured in both national and international venues.

In addition to its performance season, Tampa Bay Ballet offers educational programs that give students of all ages an opportunity to learn about ballet technique and history. They have classes for pre-schoolers through adults, summer intensives for serious students, outreach workshops for underserved communities, open rehearsals for audiences to observe how a ballet is created from start to finish, lectures on different topics related to dance history or ballet technique from guest teachers or guest speakers from the community.

Tampa Bay Ballet is truly a gem in the Tampa area providing excellent artistic performances and educational opportunities that are accessible to everyone. From professional level performances to educational workshops, Tampa Bay Ballet brings the beauty of dance alive in our community.

In conclusion, yes – Tampa does have a world-class professional ballet company – Tampa Bay Ballet – which offers tremendous opportunities for both performers and audiences alike!