Fort Wayne Ballet Competitors

Founded in 1929, Atlanta Ballet is one of the premier dance companies in the country and the official state Ballet of Georgia. Atlanta Ballet's eclectic repertoire spans ballet history, highlighted by beloved classics and inventive originals. Under the Direction of Artistic Director Gennadi Nedvigin, Atlanta Ballet continues its commitment to share and educate audiences on the empowering joy of dance. In 1996, Atlanta Ballet opened the Centre for Dance Education and is dedicated to nurturing young dancers while providing an outlet for adults to express their creativity. The Centre serves over 150,000 people in metro Atlanta each year. Atlanta Ballet's roots remain firmly grounded in the Atlanta community and continue to play a vital role in the city's cultural growth and revitalization.

Michigan Opera Theatre is the State of Michigan’s premiere opera company, which, through its commitment to producing the very best professional productions from the grand opera, opera, operetta, musical theater, ballet and arts education programming, serves as a statewide cultural resource. Founded by internationally recognized impresario Dr. David DiChiera, and led by President and Chief Executive Officer Wayne S. Brown, Michigan Opera Theatre ranks among the nation’s largest opera companies by operating budget and audience. Michigan Opera Theatre offers an essential, vibrant contribution to the quality of life for Detroit area residents and to communities throughout the region. This dynamic cultural resource exemplifies artistic excellence. Since its inception in 1971, Michigan Opera Theatre has offered Southeast Michigan outstanding main stage repertory, and a dance series that brings the world's greatest dance companies to our audience.

BalletMet, renowned for its versatility and innovative repertory, ranks among the nation’s largest dance companies, and its Dance Academy ranks among the largest dance-training centers. Since its inception in 1978, BalletMet has produced more than 120 world premieres. It has also developed Dance Access and Education programs that serve nearly 30,000 people annually. Up to 70 scholarships each year give access to talented students who otherwise may not be able to participate.