The Washington Ballet

The Washington Ballet is a ballet company based in Washington, District of Columbia. The company employs 104 individuals. Artistic Director Julie Kent aims to establish the Washington Ballet as a world-renowned ballet company and expand its repertoire while increasing the size of the company. The Washington Ballet presents a diverse range of ballets, from classic 19th-century works to landmark 20th-century pieces, along with newly commissioned works by established and emerging choreographers. This includes both seminal works by renowned figures like George Balanchine, Frederick Ashton, and Jerome Robbins, as well as contemporary pieces by artists like Clifton Brown, Gemma Bond, and Ethan Stiefel. The Washington Ballet is dedicated to fostering the development of both dancers and the art form. The company's three-part mission focuses on maintaining excellence in its professional performance company, nurturing the next generation of dancers through its school, training programs, and Studio Company, and actively engaging with the local community through various programs. For more information about The Washington Ballet, please visit their website at washingtonballet.org.