Company Spotlight
Dayton Ballet
Dayton Ballet has real history. Founded in 1937 by sisters Josephine and Hermene Schwarz, it is one of the oldest regional ballet companies in the United States. That lineage gives it a kind of quiet authority most newer companies just do not have.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1937
- Based in
- Dayton, Ohio, United States
- Style
- Classical and contemporary
- Home venue
- Schuster Performing Arts Center
What Dayton Ballet is known for
- One of the oldest US regional companies
- Founded by the Schwarz sisters
- Part of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance
- Annual Nutcracker
Notable figures
Over its history, Dayton Ballet has been shaped by dancers and choreographers including Josephine Schwarz, Hermene Schwarz.
How to see Dayton Ballet
Season performances play in downtown Dayton, with the Nutcracker as a longtime tradition.
Ballets in the repertoire
Classic ballets you may catch Dayton Ballet perform include The Nutcracker, Swan Lake.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Dayton Ballet historically significant?
Founded in 1937 by Josephine and Hermene Schwarz, it is one of the oldest regional ballet companies in the United States.
Where is Dayton Ballet based?
It is based in Dayton, Ohio, and performs as part of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance.
When was Dayton Ballet founded?
Dayton Ballet was founded in 1937 and is based in Dayton, United States.
Where is Dayton Ballet based?
Dayton Ballet is based in Dayton, United States, and performs at Schuster Performing Arts Center.
Who are some notable dancers associated with Dayton Ballet?
Notable figures connected with Dayton Ballet include Josephine Schwarz, Hermene Schwarz.