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Joburg's home of world-class ballet. Resident at Joburg theatre and inspiring audiences through exceptional artistry, creativity and story-telling.

Joburg’s home of world-class ballet

Joburg Ballet is South Africa’s premier ballet company, presenting world-class ballet performances that inspire audiences and showcase the exceptional talent and artistry of its dancers, led by its Artistic Director, Dane Hurst.

As the heart of ballet in South Africa, Joburg Ballet presents major seasons annually at Johannesburg’s leading theatres, establishing a powerful and recurring presence on the city’s cultural calendar. From celebrated classical repertoire to compelling new South African productions, the company brings together outstanding dancers, choreographers, designers and creative collaborators to deliver work of international standard. Through national touring and partnerships with performance organisations, Joburg Ballet extends its reach across South Africa, engaging new audiences and strengthening its position as one of the country’s leading cultural institutions.

25

YEARS OF JB founded 2001

70

South African Commissions

89

Joburg theatre Seasons

    Vision
  • Redefining ballet through a uniquely South African lens.
    Mission
  • To foster talent, broaden access, and share the joy of ballet with communities and cultures throughout South Africa
    Values
  • To have RESPECT for each other and to treat each other with dignity
  • We promote and stand for DIVERSITY and transformation
  • We will earn and keep the TRUST of our staff, audiences and community
  • We stand for EXCELLENCE and quality
  • We want to CELEBRATE the joy and fun of ballet
  • We want to be daring and CREATIVE so as to allow the full development of African ballet

Beyond the stage, Joburg Ballet plays a vital role in growing South Africa’s next generation of dancers to join the company and perform across the world through its Ballet School and Aspirant Programme.

Beyond the studios, Joburg Ballet recognises the important role that cultural institutions can play in driving meaningful social and economic progress in South Africa. Through the development of artistic talent, the creation of employment and opportunities across the creative industries, and investment in emerging artists, the company helps build a more sustainable, inclusive and dynamic cultural economy. Alongside presenting world-class ballet of the highest artistic standard, Joburg Ballet is equally committed to growing new audiences, breaking down barriers to access and creating meaningful opportunities for more people to participate in, experience and benefit from the arts.

As a catalyst for creative collaboration, Joburg Ballet creates platforms for other arts professionals such as visual artists, composers, choreographers, costume designers and other creatives to contribute to new work and explore innovative ways of engaging and growing diverse audiences.

development of artistic talent

Through these collaborations, the company creates new opportunities, amplifies Johannesburg’s creative talent and strengthens the wider cultural ecosystem. In doing so, Joburg Ballet seeks to lead by example, using the power of artistic excellence, creativity, opportunity and cultural participation to contribute meaningfully to Johannesburg and to South Africa’s broader social, cultural and economic future.

We believe ballet should be daring, joyful, inclusive, and a catalyst for change.

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