Ballet Kelowna Competitors

Through the vision of Artistic Director, Edwaard Liang, the mission of The Washington Ballet is: to bring the joy and artistry of dance to the nation’s capital and the world’s stage through the professional presentation of the best in classic and contemporary ballet to provide the highest caliber of dance training through a preeminent school of ballet to serve and involve the entire community through extensive dance education and community engagement programs.

Oregon Ballet Theatre is committed to sharing our passion for the expressive power of ballet, inspiring an enduring appreciation of dance, and connecting in meaningful ways to our community through excellence in performance, training and educational programs. Located in the South Waterfront in Portland, Oregon, OBT is the largest professional ballet company in the state, employing nearly 200 people and attracting artists from around the globe with our reputation for excellence. The company is rooted in the traditions of classical ballet, with a repertoire that ranges from the great classics to premieres from some of the most exciting choreographic voices in the field today. OBT’s mission is dedicated to the vitality of, and access to, world-class ballet performance and training in our region. Oregon Ballet Theatre seeks to inspire beauty and excellence in the hearts and minds of Oregonians through the creation and preservation of the highest quality classical and contemporary ballet performances. In addition to its 5-show main stage season, OBT trains dancers from 4 years old to 80 years old through the professional and recreational classes at the Oregon Ballet Theatre School. Many students go on to successful professional careers at companies including the Joffrey, the Dutch National Ballet, and within the OBT organization.

As distinctive and dynamic as the city it calls home, Ballet Austin welcomes people near and far to participate in its "classically innovative" vision for the democratization of dance. From their bustling, urban headquarters at the Butler Dance Education Center and Community School in downtown Austin, Ballet Austin and artistic director Stephen Mills actively engage the community, dancers, and audiences alike. With a rich history spanning 54 years, a commitment to education as well as lifelong fitness, and acclaimed productions in Austin and across the nation, the organization is equally committed to the international craft of dance as it is to the community it serves. The New York Times proclaims Ballet Austin "a company with big ambitions" originating work that is "absorbing."