About the School of Ballet Tucson

The School of Ballet Tucson is the official school of Tucson’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 professionals who have performed in prestigious national and international companies. Our students receive advanced 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 creativity, artistry, and personal growth. We strive to deliver educational experiences that foster a deep love and appreciation for dance, and 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 (formerly known as the Tucson Music Hall). We also provide performance opportunities specifically highlighting our students: The School of Ballet Tucson Spring Showcase and the Annual Summer Workshop Performance. Additionally, students may participate in Masterclasses with renowned guest teachers at a discounted rate throughout the school year.

Our students and their families also experience the benefit of discounted tickets to all Ballet Tucson company performances throughout the season. We believe in the importance of exposing our students to inspiring, world-class dance and choreography. All students receive an exclusive code for 40% off General Admission tickets for Ballet Tucson’s entire performance season. Graduates of our school also have the opportunity to be considered for an apprenticeship with our professional company. For more information about the Ballet Tucson company, visit BalletTucson.org.

Graduates of The School of Ballet Tucson have been awarded scholarships to and/or have danced professionally with the following institutions:

Ballet Tucson, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Béjart Ballet, Czech National Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Ballet Met, Houston Ballet, Alabama Ballet, Gus Giordano, National Ballet School (Toronto), Ballet West, The School of American Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Aspen/Santa Fe Ballet, Rochester City Ballet, The Kirov Academy, Milwaukee Ballet, Hartford Ballet, Harid Conservatory, Sarasota Ballet, American Midwest Ballet, Cleveland Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Ballet Florida, Pennsylvania Ballet, Dayton Ballet, Disney Tokyo, Ohio Ballet, North Carolina School of the Arts, University of Arizona School of Dance, and Oakland Ballet.

Graduates of The School of Ballet Tucson who have had professional dance careers have been featured by:

Dance Magazine, Pointe Magazine, Dance Spirit Magazine, Dance Informa, Discount Dance Supply, POND’S Beauty, and more.

The School of Ballet Tucson, formerly known as Ballet Arts, was established in 1986 by Founding Artistic Director, Mary Beth Cabana.