our mission

Palmetto Ballet Theatre will cultivate a deep and enduring passion for dance by showcasing exceptional artistry, thrilling performances, innovative choreography, and extensive educational initiatives. Emphasizing the beauty and creativity in dance, Palmetto Ballet Theatre will promote an appreciation with audiences and participants alike. Our commitment to excellence will not only entertain but also educate. We will foster the celebration of movement and expression in our community by ensuring that the transformative power of dance is accessible to all. 

Palmetto Ballet Theatre is committed to:

• Upholding and advancing our reputation as a company founded in classical training yet offering a rich and varied repertoire. Our performances will include timeless classics and innovative contemporary pieces that will resonate with any audience. 
• Establishing partnerships in our community and beyond to offer high-quality and engaging educational programming with a special focus on historically underserved communities in the Midlands and throughout South Carolina.
• Providing our dancers with a safe and nurturing environment wherein to train, at the prestigious Palmetto Conservatory of Dance. PCD will provide exceptional training and mentorship, bestowing upon our dancers the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their craft and contribute to the future of dance.
• Recruiting the finest dancers and choreographers from around the world, creating an environment that will develop their talents to the utmost while encouraging the evolution of ballet, on and off-stage.
• Growing our audience base and thereby enriching the cultural landscape and reinforcing dance as a universal experience.

Palmetto Ballet Theatre .... because dance is universal!