Charlottesville Ballet is a professional ballet company, dance academy, and nonprofit organization based in Charlottesville, VA. Founded in 2007 with a unique mission for dancer wellness, Charlottesville Ballet is the only full time professional dance company in the Charlottesville area. Co-Directors Sara Clayborne and Emily Hartka are committed to elevating professional ballet with a healthy working environment for the artists.
From presenting professional productions to serving our community's most at-need students, the Charlottesville Ballet is elevating the art of dance across Central Virginia. With your help, we can provide quality performances and training to the community for years to come. The professional company is comprised of fifteen dancers from all over the United States and abroad- from Virginia to California, Brazil to Japan.
From presenting professional productions to serving our community's most at-need students, the Charlottesville Ballet is elevating the art of dance across Central Virginia. With your help, we can provide quality performances and training to the community for years to come. The professional company is comprised of fifteen dancers from all over the United States and abroad- from Virginia to California, Brazil to Japan.
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Katherine Nies created a classical piano mashup inspired by "Rosemary" & "Dark Star" and Charlottesville Ballet company artist Cassidy Burk created choreography to the new score. This year, we reunited the artists Katherine Nies and Cassidy Burk along with videographer Sophie Brande to create a digital performance created inside The Looking Glass, an immersive art space at the IX Art Park.
Charlottesville Ballet utilizes Patron Technology, an online software and consulting company that serves the arts and non-profit industries with cutting-edge technology and e-marketing expertise. Sign up for our mailing list and receive email reminders and behind-the-scenes information on each production.
Originally from New York, Sara trained at the Ballet School of New York under the direction of Diana Byer and Sallie Wilson. In 2001, she graduated from the Professional Children's School in New York City and began to dance professionally with New York Theatre Ballet. While dancing with NYTB, Sara had the opportunity to tour the United States and perform at the Florence Gould Hall in New York City.
Charlottesville Ballet's Trainee Program offers a personal approach to help dancers transition from advanced students into professional artists. The ultimate goal of the program is to offer dancers a healthy environment in which they can refine the skills of technique, artistry, and performance required for a career in dance.
Charlottesville Ballet is grateful to the businesses, foundations and individuals that support our mission and help us serve our community. Charlottesville Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Find out how your business can become a valued partner in the ballet's artistic, educational, and outreach activities.
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Sarah Morris
Jan 12, 2021
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Evan Macbeth
Jul 11, 2020
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Rachel Evers
Jul 15, 2018
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Virginia Brame
Oct 20, 2017
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CBA is a warm, welcoming and supportive dance school. Almost everyone in our family dances now - even this 40-something mommy who had never danced a day in her life. The performance opportunities w/ a professional company are a major plus too... We feel very grateful to have discovered this dance school!
Whit Faulconer
Jan 17, 2016
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