Orlando Ballet

The Orlando Ballet is an American professional ballet company based in Orlando, Florida. Their main performance space is the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The company was founded in 1974 as the Performing Arts Company of Florida. They changed their name in 1978 to the Southern Ballet Theatre, and began performances at the Bob Carr Theatre.[1]

History
Artistic director Robert Hill

Since 2009, the company has been led by Artistic Director Robert Hill.[2]

The company performs the Nutcracker annually.

The ballet currently employs 23 full time dancers and 4 apprentice dancers.[2] In 2019, Orlando Ballet decided to stop charging dancers to audition.[3]

Orlando Ballet School

Orlando Ballet is also known for their training program, the Orlando Ballet School. They are an affiliate of the American Ballet Theatre.[4]

Controversy

Orlando Ballet had a highly publicized contract dispute with the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, along with Orlando Philharmonic and Opera Orlando regarding the performing arts center's new Steinmetz Hall.[5] A deal was eventually reached. [6]

References
  1. "History". Orlando Ballet. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  2. "Orlando Ballet's Future Looks Brighter Under Robert Hill's Leadership". Pointe. 2016-11-22. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  3. "Letter to the Editor: Orlando Ballet Will No Longer Charge Audition Fees. Here's Why". Dance Magazine. 2019-02-26. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  4. "School". Orlando Ballet. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  5. Palm, Matt. "Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Groups make sure supporters, sponsors hear their messages on rent dispute". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
  6. Palm, Matt. "Orlando Ballet, Dr. Phillips Center reach deal on Steinmetz Hall". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.