Program areas at Saint Louis Ballet Company
Saint Louis Ballet presents four (4) performing series a year - Fall full-length series in October or November such as "Giselle", "The Nutcracker" in December, Winter contemporary series in February, and a full-length classic such as"Swan Lake", "Cinderella", or "Coppelia" in April at the 1,600-seat Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Missouri in St. Louis. In addition, starting in the spring of 2018, the organization added a new contemporary series at The Grandel Theatre in St. Louis. The organization has been dedicated to advancing the art of ballet in St. Louis for nearly 40 years. Since 2001, the organization has been led by Gen Horiuchi, former Principal Dancer of New York City Ballet. Saint Louis Ballet serves over 19,000 patrons per year. Our ticket revenue has increased more than 60% in the last five years, demonstrating the community's commitment and interest in the company's performances.
Saint Louis Ballet's Professional Training Program is intended to help post graduate students transition from student to professional dancer. The Professional Training Program is a program for dancers ages 18-22 that concentrates on strengthening technique and developing artistry through a full-day, 35-week, comprehensive program. The Professional Training Program includes technique, pointe, variations, adagio, contemporary, and seminars and conferences on such topics as nutrition, personal safety, and life skills.
Saint Louis Ballet personalizes a performance series for presenters outside of St. Louis for their audiences and their artistic experiences. Saint Louis Ballet toured to Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, Missouri S&T in Rolla, Missouri, and Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. In addition, Saint Louis Ballet co-presented Les Miserables with Fox Associates.