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About the Orlando Ballet
Elegantly daring. Boldly ballet.
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As Central Florida’s only professional ballet company, Orlando Ballet brings the transformative power of dance to the stage and the community. From bold retellings of timeless classics at the iconic Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center to impactful education and outreach through Orlando Ballet School and community enrichment programs, the company is shaping the future of dance while inspiring audiences of all ages.
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Reflections: Orlando Ballet’s 50th Anniversary
From Loch Haven to Ballet: The Legacy of Orlando’s Home of Dance
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Mission Statement
Orlando Ballet entertains, educates and enriches through the highest quality of dance.
Company Culture
At Orlando Ballet, we believe that dance is for everyone. That is why we are committed to cultivating an environment that encourages diversity and inclusivity. By fostering authentic experiences, we provide a voice, confidence and opportunities for all to engage in and be empowered through the universal art of dance. Our dynamic programs entertain, educate and enrich a diverse spectrum of people and we welcome everyone to learn and experience dance as a window into the world’s diverse cultures.
Orlando Ballet aspires to be a leader across Central Florida by promoting inclusion within its organization and school and by committing to deliver the art form to every culture and local community.
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Commitment to Transparency
We are committed to transparency and donor stewardship. Please visit GuideStar or the Central Florida Foundation to view our profile. Orlando Ballet endorses and subscribes to A Donor Bill of Rights.
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Financials
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A Legacy in Motion
Take a journey through Orlando Ballet’s rich timeline—over 50 years of inspiring performances, artistic excellence and community impact that continue to shape the future of dance in Central Florida.
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- 1974Performing Arts Company of Florida is formed
- 1978Became Southern Ballet Theatre
- 1978Began performing in the Bob Carr Theatre
- 1982Southern Ballet Theatre School opens
- 1992The STEPS program launches as the organization’s first outreach program
- 2002Became Orlando Ballet
- November 2014Began performing in the Walt Disney Theatre at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- October 2018Construction began on Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre
- January 2020Grand Opening of Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre
- January 2020Inaugural Ballet Ball held at Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre
- August 2021Jorden Morris named Artistic Director
- February 2022Began performing in Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. • December 2023: Jorden Morris’ new production of The Nutcracker premieres during Orlando Ballet’s 50th Anniversary Season
- May 2024Chris Alloways-Ramsey named Director of Education
- October 2024Bradley Renner named Executive Director