The Slovenian National Theatre Opera and Ballet Ljubljana is the central musical theatre of Slovenia, founded by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia. The ballet company is based at Župančičeva 1 in Ljubljana and is directed by Lukas Zuschlag. The company includes three principal dancers, four first soloists, fourteen soloists, sixteen half soloists, and seven ballet ensemble members.
The company performs classical ballet repertoire and new dance creations by Slovenian and foreign choreographers. Productions have included Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Great Gatsby, Doctor Zhivago, The Little Prince, and Peter and the Wolf. The company stages approximately 150 season and off-season performances at home and abroad. The institution cooperates with various international and Slovenian co-producers.
The ballet company holds auditions for male dancers with classical and contemporary technique and partnering skills. Candidates must have completed at least secondary education in an appropriate artistic field.