IBE makes ballet accessible. We provide free ballet lessons for students in Philadelphia’s public schools. Our engaging story ballets for schools and the community feature diverse casts that blend professionals and students on stage Founded in 1998, the mission of International Ballet Exchange (IBE) is to bring high-quality, classical ballet education and performances to Philadelphia public school students from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds; to foster valuable artistic and life skills, international understanding, and aesthetic awareness; and to make appreciation of and participation in ballet accessible to all.