Memphis
Tennessee
New Ballet Ensemble and School
Mission:
The mission of New Ballet School is to bring together children from all backgrounds by providing a professional standard of training, regardless of the ability to pay.
New Ballet Ensemble is the professional company of performers and teaching artists who appear on the main stage and in our schools where students are engaged, educated and recruited for scholarships in the New Ballet School.
Philosophy:
New Ballet provides opportunities to young aspiring artists from diverse backgrounds by providing the tools and training to those who seek excellence, regardless of the family's ability to pay. Class offerings and curricula are based on the ethic of sound technical ballet training with an emplasis on multiculturalism. Students will explore African, Flamenco, HipHop, Modern and Chinese dance throughout their studies at New Ballet. New Ballet students' goals cover a broad spectrum.Some have a serious desire to have access to scholarship opportunities at University dance programs, others participate in the program out of a desire to be immersed in an atmosphere of professionalism, creative freedom and serious intent.
It is our hope that young Memphis artists who grow up at New Ballet will return to the Memphis community to share their knowledge, talent and love of dance, becoming teachers and performers who will nurture those who follow.
Core Values:
- Professional Integrity: operating at a high standard in all things.
- Personal growth: building strong character in our student dancers.
- Innovative Teaching: focusing on each child’s unique, optimum capabilities.
- Community Building: bridging our cultural differences through dance.
- Partnerships: working collaboratively to achieve our goals.
- Community engagement: taking dance to schools as a means to educate, discover and recruit talented young performers.
Recent News
Spring Classes Begin January 8, 2024
Spring into classes at New Ballet! New Ballet is excited to welcome new and returning students in January for the spring semester! There are classes for all ages — from young children to pre-professional dancers. Our studios introduce…
Read More »New Ballet Ensemble and School NutRemix Returns This Novembe
Join us for New Ballet’s NutRemix™, presented by Nike! This electrifying and innovative production takes the entire family on a captivating journey with a story set on Memphis’ iconic Beale Street. At the heart of NutRemix lies New…
Read More »New Ballet Ensemble and School - Staff Updates
Staff Updates Marc Willis Chief Program and Strategy Officer It is with some sadness and immense gratitude for his extended time with New Ballet that we celebrate Marc Willis. He will transition from New Ballet to working in tandem with his…
Read More »New Ballet Ensemble and School - Placement Auditions for New Students
New Student Placement Auditions Thursday, Aug. 10 • 4:30 p.m. New Ballet Studios • 2157 York Ave. New students are required to audition for the fall semester so they can be matched with the best level for their artistic and technical…
Read More »New Ballet Ensemble and School - Fall Registration is Open
Fall Registration is Open REGISTER TODAY New Ballet welcomes first-time and returning families for the 2023-24 school year. Students of all ages can begin a journey here and grow in a nurturing, supportive environment while receiving a…
Read More »New Ballet Ensemble and School News - Donate Today And Double Your Impact
You can help New Ballet empower the next generation of artists. Join our campaign to continue empowering students across Memphis. New Ballet has a significant goal of raising $50,000 by July 31, 2023! To help in our efforts, the Splawn Family…
Read More »Keep Your Child Engaged This Summer With New Ballet Camps!
Summer is fast approaching at New Ballet! Highly engaging and fun-filled, our Summer Camps vary in themes and activities focused on whole child development. Teaching and Performing Artists work with children ages 3-11 to hone their creativity…
Read More »New Ballet Ensemble And School - Spring Classes
New Ballet offers a variety of dance classes ranging from Creative Movement for young children, all the way to training for the pre-professional dancer. Classes include: - Technique Fundamentals (ages 6+) - Tap (ages 8+) - Hip-hop (ages 6+) -…
Read More »Roll With New Ballet And Help Us BuyTheBus
Since 2007, New Ballet has collaborated with Memphis-Shelby County Schools through our Pathways Program to lead tuition-free, in-school weekly classes. In 2010, the first cohort to transition to the New Ballet studios for after-school training faced…
Read More »Spring Classes Kick Off January 9, 2023
New Ballet welcomes first-time and returning families for the spring 2023 semester. Classes range from Creative Movement for young children all the way to training for the pre-professional dancer. In addition to a ballet curriculum, students broaden…
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