Community Engagement

Dance really is for EVERY BODY.

We are very pleased to continue our popular community engagement program that Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre has created to bring dance directly to the schools.  “Ballet for Every Body”, with professional and student-level dancers, will communicate to students that dance is something that all body shapes and sizes can enjoy!  Everyone moves differently in dance and through the classic tale of Peter and the Wolf, we will show you how different styles of movement are all beautiful!   With this message of inclusivity, our goal is to make everyone feel welcome in the dance community.  

For more information or to inquire about scheduling for this school year, please call 225-766-8379 or email christine@batonrougeballet.org.

BRBT’s Youth Ballet Summer Tour is one of our cornerstone community outreach initiatives that fosters the advancement of classical and contemporary dance. This community outreach program highlights the talents of our younger dancers in a series of performance around the city.  As they train and perform together, these young dancers  receive valuable professional-caliber training, while also delighting area audiences with their highly anticipated productions. Last year, our dancers performed nearly 30 shows and reached over 2,500 kids and adults at libraries, retirement homes, and communities centers, with rave reviews for The Great Candyland Adventure! Youth Ballet 2026 details coming soon!

This year's production was made possible through generous support from Entergy and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation.

With the help of community sponsors, BRBT is able to distribute free main stage performance tickets through local organizations, including Big Buddy, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, Family & Youth Services, Life of a Single Mom, and Youth Oasis. This program offers free access to community members who may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the art of ballet in a live performance setting.