The State Ballet of Virginia Richmond Ballet’s mission is to awaken, uplift, and unite human spirits through the power of dance. Richmond Ballet awakens, uplifts, and unites human spirits through the power of dance. Dedicated to the evolution of ballet as a versatile language of movement that crosses national and cultural boundaries, we seek to draw an ever broader range of artists, students, and audiences to experience the magic of dance through inspiring performances, outstanding training, and meaningful community engagement.