We are New Ballet,

New Ballet elevates the art of ballet in San Jose, California. Our artists are devoted to the pursuit of excellence and thrive in an environment of inclusivity and creativity. We provide unparalleled performance and instruction, and are revolutionizing the way professional ballet training happens in the South Bay community.

 

Four female-presenting dancers wearing magenta leotards, tutus, and hair poofs; and one male-presenting dancer wearing a pink jacket are onstage.   A female-presenting dancer is being lifted by the male-presenting dancer.

Photo by Tony Abello

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2024/2025 Season

Dec 14-23, 2024 The San Jose Nutcracker presented with Symphony San Jose
Dec 15 and 22, 2024 My Very First Nutcracker presented with Symphony San Jose
March 21 and 22, 2025 Fast Forward
May 17 and 18, 2025 Swan Lake
May 18, 2025 My Very First Ballet Swan Lake


“Easily the area’s leading ballet organization.” - Tad Malone, Metro Silicon Valley

“The dancing is of impressive caliber.” - SF Chronicle

“Amazing in every kind of way!” - ABC 7 News


Company

Two dancers, one male-presenting and one female-presenting, both with dark skin and dark hair, are wearing white, and posing against a white backdrop.

Photo by Chris Conroy

New Ballet exists to elevate the art and discipline of ballet in Silicon Valley. The professional company performs a full season in downtown San Jose, including “The San Jose Nutcracker” at the California Theatre, Fast Forward, and a full length story ballet every spring.

Up next: The San Jose Nutcracker

San Jose’s favorite Nutcracker presented with Symphony San Jose.
December 14-23, 2024
California Theatre

school

Two dancers, one male-presenting wearing a black shirt and dancers leggings, and one female-presenting wearing a black leotard and tutu, are posing against a white backdrop.

Photo by Chris Conroy

New Ballet is the institution the Silicon Valley looks to for excellence in the art of ballet training. At the only American Ballet Theatre Certified School on the West Coast we provide a positive learning environment in which young dancers can grow and thrive. Dancers leave our institution to go on to join professional companies internationally and to pursue higher degrees a prestigious universities.  We provide ballet instruction for ages 2.5 into adulthood.

Donate

A male-presenting dancer, wearing a cadet blue shirt, black dancer’s leggings, and black ballet slippers, is leaping in front of a white backdrop.

Photo by Chris Conroy

A deeper connection to the art of classical ballet begins right here. Through the generous support of our donors, we provide performances and training to our diverse San Jose community, including offering over $75,000 in scholarships and financial aid annually. Help us close the cultural access gap in a changing Silicon Valley.