First Production will be Gatsby, November 2-4 *TICKETS* Colleen Smith, Artistic Director of Ballet Palm Beach announced a partnership with The King’s Academy Conservatory of Arts in West Palm Beach, through which the professional dance company will present four major ballets during the 2018-2019 season. The performances will be presented at the Academy’s Page Center for […]
(Palm Beach Gardens, FL – September 17, 2018) Colleen Smith, Artistic Director of Ballet Palm Beach today announced several upcoming dance events for children and teens presented by the highly acclaimed professional ballet company. “Ongoing engagement with the younger generation is one of the critical missions of Ballet Palm Beach,” says Smith. “Along with the […]
(Palm Beach Gardens, FL – August 27, 2018) Colleen Smith, Artistic Director of Ballet Palm Beach today announced the 2018-2019 performance schedule of the highly acclaimed professional ballet company. “This season holds so many possibilities for Ballet Palm Beach. So much new: new dancers, new works and a new venue; and yet so much tried […]
BALLET PALM BEACH to Host a George Balanchine™ Workshop Conducted by Wilhelmina Frankfurt, Former Ballerina with New York City Ballet, July 23-27 Colleen Smith, Artistic Director of Ballet Palm Beach announced that the highly acclaimed professional ballet company will host a George Balanchine™ Workshop July 23-27, conducted by Wilhelmina Frankfurt, a former ballerina with New York […]
Exciting news! Ballet Palm Beach will be featured in South Florida PBS’ On the Town in The Palm Beaches: Palm Beach Gardens. About On the Town: Film and television personality Frank Licari goes On the Town in The Palm Beaches with high-spirited and entertaining journeys that provide a unique view of South Florida living. Encounter […]
The 2018 Great Give is just around the corner… Tues, April 24! Please join the community-wide spirit of giving and support your local ballet arts! Did you know? Last year, we raised $42,000. We were the highest ranking arts nonprofit in Palm Beach County!! These donations helped produce our new The Nutcracker at Dreyfoos Hall at the Kravis Center for […]
This summer, Ballet Palm Beach presents a rare opportunity for dedicated dancers. Those students ranging in ages 11-22 are offered a week-long comprehensive immersion, studying the brilliance of 20th century’s greatest choreographer, George Balanchine. The program begins on Monday, July 23rd and runs for five consecutive days. Key components of George Balanchine© Technique, history, and repertory will […]
An Evening with Ballet Palm Beach at Lewis Auditorium in At. Augustine April 21st (St. Augustine, FL) – Ballet Palm Beach, the professional ballet company of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, tours to St. Augustine, performing at the Lewis Auditorium in Flagler College with a mixed bill An Evening with Ballet Palm Beach on Saturday, […]
BALLET PALM BEACH ANNUAL LUNCHEON CELEBRATION WITH PERFORMANCE OF GEORGE BALANCHINE’S™ TSCHAIKOVSKY PAS DE DEUX February 28, 2018 (Palm Beach, FL) –Ballet Palm Beach, the professional ballet company of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, recently celebrated 25 years of quality dance training and first-rate performances at their Annual Luncheon: Looking to the Future at The Beach Club in […]
Gatsby has generated some great press for Ballet Palm Beach and has given us a spectacular platform to speak about the powerful impact of ballet! Tyveze Littlejohn who plays the title role shared his inspirational story of how he got involved with ballet! Click below to find out more our Gatsby. “Black dancer overcame odds to get ‘Gatsby’ […]
We were blessed to have fabulous reviews from our audience members. A huge thank you to everyone that came to see The Nutcracker! Every kind word said, whether it be in person, on social media, or in the press meant so much to us! We were very humbled to be performing at such a big […]
BALLET PALM BEACH TO HOST MASTER CLASS WITH BALLET STAR WENDY WHELAN, FORMER NEW YORK CITY BALLET PRINCIPAL AND SUBJECT OF HIT FILM “RESTLESS CREATURE” November 3, 2017 (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) – Ballet Palm Beach, the professional ballet company of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, founded by Colleen Smith, will host a master class by Wendy […]
Representing Palm Beach County and the United States, our Ballet Ambassadors went to Cuba on June 14- June 20th as a part of our annual international outreach. The dancers traveled throughout the country and performed in nursing homes, churches, and theaters. Here’s the play by play of the adventure as relayed by Danielle Glynn, Ballet […]
Off we go! Ballet Ambassadors, Ballet Palm Beach’s international outreach program, has been invited to Cuba by the Cuban Council of Churches. The ambassadors, which comprise of eight company members and two academy students, will dance throughout Cuba from June 14 until June 20. The group will collaborate with the local community organizations to bring […]
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