Company Spotlight
Texas Ballet Theater
Texas Ballet Theater grew out of the Fort Worth ballet scene and became one of the state's leading companies. They split their season between Fort Worth and Dallas, so you get a real mix of full-length classics and story ballets across two cities.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1961
- Based in
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Style
- Classical and contemporary
- Home venue
- Bass Performance Hall
What Texas Ballet Theater is known for
- Performing in both Fort Worth and Dallas
- Full-length classical story ballets
- Ben Stevenson productions
- Annual Nutcracker
Notable figures
Over its history, Texas Ballet Theater has been shaped by dancers and choreographers including Ben Stevenson.
How to see Texas Ballet Theater
See them at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth or on their Dallas dates, where they stage the big story ballets throughout the season.
Ballets in the repertoire
Classic ballets you may catch Texas Ballet Theater perform include The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Giselle, Cinderella.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
What cities does Texas Ballet Theater perform in?
The company performs in both Fort Worth, at Bass Performance Hall, and in Dallas.
Who shaped Texas Ballet Theater's repertoire?
Choreographer Ben Stevenson has been a defining figure, bringing his full-length story ballets to the company.
When was Texas Ballet Theater founded?
Texas Ballet Theater was founded in 1961 and is based in Fort Worth, United States.
Where is Texas Ballet Theater based?
Texas Ballet Theater is based in Fort Worth, United States, and performs at Bass Performance Hall.
Who are some notable dancers associated with Texas Ballet Theater?
Notable figures connected with Texas Ballet Theater include Ben Stevenson.