High Point Ballet, the vision of Founder and Executive Director, Rita, Taylor, held its debut performance in 1987. Comprised of professional and pre-professional members, the Company, a funded affiliate of the High Point Area Arts Council, is a Performing Member of the Southeastern Regional Ballet Association. The vision of the Company has been to create a diverse company encompassing a wide array of technical and theatrical elements of dance.
High Point Ballet provides a vast repertoire of classical and contemporary dance works as well as arts education programs for all. Currently, over 200 members of the company have gone on to such noted schools and companies as North Carolina School of the Arts, Kansas City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, School of American Ballet, Boston Conservatory, Joffrey Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Richmond Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Ballet Met, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
Performing Members
High Point Ballet strives to and excels in provide an encouraging, positive, and inspiring environment for all aspiring dancers. Performing members are eligible for participation in all major performances as well as several festivals and conferences held throughout the year. Members benefit from training with award winning choreographers, professional performers, and seasoned technical and creative staff from throughout the nation. In addition, masters classes in all forms of dance are offered to members.
Annual performing member auditions are held typically on the third weekend in March, and on a case-by-case basis. Membership requirements and associated obligations are available upon request by calling 336-889-2480.
Location
From Greensboro, take Wendover crossing over Eastchester (Hwy 68) where it changes to Skeet Club Road. Continue to the end of Skeet Club and turn left onto Old HWY 311. We are located in the shopping center immediately on the left.
From Winston Salem, take 311 South to Main Street, High Point exit. Take a right at the light onto Old Plank Road. Turn right onto Old HWY 311. We are located two blocks down in the shopping center on the right.
In High Point, take North Main Street past the Walmart. Continue on North Main Street when it turns left onto Old HWY 311. We are located two blocks past the next light in the shopping center on the right.
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Photos courtesy of Susan Fox, Keith Lewis, and Studio 104.