Alberta Ballet

Alberta Ballet is a not-for-profit professional performing arts company and registered Canadian arts charity founded in 1966. It operates as a resident company of the Jubilee Auditorium with an integrated ballet training institution, reaching over 60,000 Albertans annually through performances, dance training, and inclusive education programs across the province.

Alberta Ballet has facilities in Calgary and Edmonton. Administration is located at 141 - 18 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2S 0B8. Calgary Studios are at 920 - 12 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0X5. Edmonton Studios are at Ruth Carse Centre for Dance, 11205 - 107 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 0Y2.

Alberta Ballet offers professional ballet performances in Calgary and Edmonton, dance training through Alberta Ballet School and Alberta Ballet Classes, and community outreach programming. Programs include beginner ballet outreach classes for youth ages 3-16, Ballet x Powwow classes in partnership with the Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta, and various classes across Alberta designed to make dance accessible.

Alberta Ballet serves Albertans across the province. Community outreach classes are available to youth ages 3-16 in underserved communities, First Nations Métis and Inuit youth ages 7-12 can participate in Ballet x Powwow classes, and newcomers and immigrants can access performances through the Welcoming Newcomers Program. Alberta Ballet School provides training for students, and the general public can attend performances.

Alberta Ballet caters to a wide range of ages and experience levels. Beginner ballet outreach classes serve youth ages 3-16 with no previous dance experience required. Ballet x Powwow classes are for ages 7-12 with no dance experience needed. Alberta Ballet School offers technical training and academic programming for Professional Division students. The company employs classically trained professional dancers known for wide-ranging versatility.

Yes. Alberta Ballet employs professional dancers who are classically trained and come from across Canada and around the world. The company holds auditions for dancers, and 40% of the professional troupe are alumni of Alberta Ballet School. The company also provides employee benefits including an Employee Savings Plan, extended health program, continuous learning and career development, family discounts on classes, and complimentary performance tickets.

Alberta Ballet School provides a passion-driven educational program combining world-renowned ballet faculty with first-class academic professionals. The school offers technical training and academic programming with a core curriculum designed to provide flexibility to accommodate student training demands. Academic programming is offered for Professional Division students.

Yes. Alberta Ballet presents professional ballet performances in Calgary and Edmonton, reaching over 60,000 Albertans each year. The company performs classical repertoire including works such as Giselle, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and contemporary productions. The Winter Gala unites professional dancers with Alberta Ballet School elite and professional students.

Administration: 403.245.4549 or toll-free 1.800.646.8533 ext 2. Box office email: redacted@example.com. Calgary Studios: 403-245-2274 ext 722, redacted@example.com. Edmonton Studios: 780-702-4725 ext 507, redacted@example.com. Community programs: 780.702.4725, redacted@example.com. Media inquiries: redacted@example.com.