The School of Ballet Tucson (SBT) is the official school of Southern Arizona’s only professional ballet company and has provided exceptional dance training to students of all ages since 1986. Our faculty is comprised of Ballet Tucson company dancers and artistic leaders who have performed in prestigious national and international companies. Our students receive the highest quality training in a variety of styles, helping them to become versatile and well-rounded dancers. We are dedicated to providing an encouraging environment for each student that focuses on personal growth, artistry, and creativity. We strive to deliver educational experiences that foster a deep love and appreciation for dance, in addition to nurturing skills that will serve our students in all aspects of their lives.
Students of our school have the opportunity to perform alongside our professional Ballet Tucson company dancers in select productions, including our award-winning production of The Nutcracker in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra at The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall. We also provide performance opportunities specifically highlighting our students: The School of Ballet Tucson Spring Showcase and Summer Workshop Performance.
Intermediate and advanced students enrolled at The School of Ballet Tucson may participate in masterclasses with renowned guest teachers free of charge throughout the school year.
We believe in the importance of exposing our students to inspiring, world-class dance and choreography. All SBT students and their families receive an exclusive discount code for 40% off tickets for all Ballet Tucson performances throughout the season, including The Nutcracker. Graduates of our school also have the opportunity to be considered for an apprenticeship with our professional company and to receive career guidance from Ballet Tucson’s artistic leaders.
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Graduates of The School of Ballet Tucson have been accepted to, awarded scholarships to, or have danced professionally with the following institutions: Ballet Tucson, University of Arizona School of Dance, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Ballet Met, Atlanta Ballet, Alabama Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Houston Ballet, Gus Giordano, National Ballet School, Toronto, School of American Ballet, Ballet West, Aspen/Santa Fe Ballet, The Kirov Academy, Milwaukee Ballet, Hartford Ballet, Harid Conservatory, Ohio Ballet, Cleveland Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballet Florida, Dayton Ballet, Disney Tokyo, North Carolina School of the Arts, Oakland Ballet, Sarasota Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Oceánica Ballet, Ballet Memphis, Czech National Ballet and Béjart Ballet Lausanne
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