CHARLOTTESVILLE BALLET

Description

Charlottesville Ballet is a professional ballet company, dance academy, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Charlottesville, VA.

Founded in 2007 with a unique mission for dancer wellness, Charlottesville Ballet is the only full time professional dance company in the Charlottesville area. Co-Directors Sara Clayborne and Emily Hartka are committed to elevating professional ballet with a healthy working environment for the artists.

Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company presents performances and events in Charlottesville and Central Virginia area. Look for programming designed just for children in the Family Series, eclectic mixed-repertory performances, and the annual holiday production of The Nutcracker. Now entering its ninth performing season, Charlottesville Ballet carries out its mission through eclectic live performances, educational children’s events, collaboration with local artists, and community outreach throughout the region of Central Virginia.