“BalletCollective [is] creating new definitions as to what ballet is and how ballet-trained dancers can explore and redefine movement using the classical vocabulary.” - NYC Dance Stuff At BalletCollective, this is our mission: to challenge tradition, embrace collaboration, and create dance that reflects the world around us—not what ballet is, but what ballet can be. Pictured: @dalberda in rehearsal for “Interblack Exit”, a 2024 BalletCollective work created in collaboration by choreographer Houston Thomas (@houdidit_), composer Jonathan Bingham (@jonbinghm), and cultural practice architect Mario Gooden. “Interblack Exit” embodies the innovative BalletCollective approach—blending choreography, original music, and architectural theory to reimagine how space, identity, and movement intersect onstage. Photo by @steven_pisano #BalletCollective #RedefiningBallet #ContemporaryBallet #WhatBalletCanBe #CollaborativeArt (fb)

“The worlds created by BalletCollective are mint-fresh. They feel both attuned to life outside the performing arts and to the interior lives of the performers.” – @nytimes That freshness comes from the unique alchemy of artists and supporters who are actively engaged in the creative process. 91% of our audience members say we make ballet feel more accessible—and that’s because we invite people from all creative backgrounds to imagine themselves as part of it. Together, we’re building spaces where new voices and perspectives shape not just the work onstage, but the future of what ballet can be. Pictured: Olivia Boisson (@toughinatutu) in rehearsal for “Interblack Exit”, a 2024 BalletCollective work created in collaboration by choreographer Houston Thomas (@houdidit_), composer Jonathan Bingham (@jonbinghm), and cultural practice architect Mario Gooden (@mario_gooden_thisishowwework). Photo by @steven_pisano #BalletCollective #WhatBalletCanBe #AccessibleArt #ContemporaryBallet #RedefiningBallet (fb)