About Us

What is Ballet Arkansas?

A community, a city and a state thrives when it provides a well balanced atmosphere in which its citizens can partake. This well balanced atmosphere attracts businesses and strengthens the roots of the community. Ballet Arkansas is committed to providing the vital artistic world of ballet. Whether it is through the performers or through the audience, the productions of Ballet Arkansas promise to enrich the lives of all of those involved.


Mission Statement

Ballet Arkansas is committed to enriching the community through development of its young performers and providing high caliber performances.


History

Ballet Arkansas was founded in 1978 as a non-profit organization and it traces its roots back to the Little Rock Civic Ballet. Throughout the years, Ballet Arkansas has seen many accomplishments such as Cynthia Gregory performing with Ballet Arkansas, bringing Mikhail Baryshnikov to Little Rock, receiving the "Stream Award" from the Southwestern Regional Ballet Association Festival and the list could go on for pages. Ballet Arkansas is committed to carrying on this tradition.


Artistic Director

Artistic Director - Arleen Sugano
Arleen Sugano


Company

Ballet Arkansas begins auditions for a professional dance company.
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Executive Director

Leisa Pulliam


Board of Directors

Delanna Padilla , President
Holly Whitcombe , Vice President
Mike Heald , Treasurer
Kim Johnson , Secretary
Jammie Neill-Ziller
Ginger L. Adams
Chris Collier
Deana McCormack
Christina Munoz
Dan O'Byrne
Julie C. Robbins
Perry Young
Christina Munoz
Cami Love
Jana Hendrix
Suzanne Catlett