Since 1954, Sacramento Ballet has been a beacon of artistic excellence, delivering world-class dance performances, education, and community outreach programs. A cornerstone of Sacramento’s community, its mission is to enhance the human condition through dance while making it accessible to everyone. Sacramento Ballet captivates thousands of patrons each year with its enthralling performances and events.
Sacramento Ballet welcomes internationally renowned dancers and choreographers to live and create groundbreaking artistic works right here in our beautiful city, and serves as a representative of California’s thriving cultural scene on national and international stages.
How Does Sacramento Ballet Balance Traditional Dance With Contemporary Culture?
Sacramento Ballet is modern because it exists at the intersection of classical excellence and contemporary culture. They present contemporary by some of today’s most in-demand choreographers, the same artists creating for stages in New York, London, Paris, and other major cultural capitals.
Alongside beloved classics, Sacramento Ballet commissions and curates new choreography that speaks to modern aesthetics, music, and storytelling. These works are cinematic, emotionally intelligent, and visually arresting, appealing to traditional ballet lovers and culturally curious audiences alike. What also makes Sacramento Ballet distinctly cool is its people. The roster is truly international, with artists from Japan, South Korea, Uruguay, Brazil, France, and across the United States, dancing here full-time. Artists live and contribute here, bringing global perspectives into the studio and onto the stage, positioning Sacramento as a destination for world-class talent while bringing new perspectives into the city’s culture.
