Fort Wayne Ballet feeds the spirit and sparks the imagination through the highest caliber professional and academy performances, exceptional dance training, and meaningful community engagement.
As Indiana’s longest-standing professional ballet company, Fort Wayne Ballet envisions a community where dance enriches lives on the stage, in the studio, and in the audience. We strive to complete the full life cycle of dance by inspiring curiosity, nurturing excellence, and fostering a lifelong appreciation for the art form.
Artistic Excellence
We are committed to the highest standards in performance and education, honoring ballet as both a classical tradition and a living, evolving art.
Lifelong Engagement
Dance is a lifelong passion. We meet people where they are—from first steps in movement, to peak performance years, to the wonder of experiencing dance as an audience member.
Education & Growth
Many students will become professional dancers, and every student has the potential to grow into a confident, capable individual. Through dance, we cultivate discipline, poise, creativity, and independence.
Community Impact
We believe dance belongs to everyone. By engaging with our community through performance, education, and outreach, we strengthen cultural understanding and shared joy.
Respect & Inclusion
We foster respect for the arts, diverse cultures, and one another, creating an environment where dancers of all ages feel supported, inspired, and valued.