Charlotte Ballet Email Format
Performing ArtsNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
Charlotte Ballet is a professional performing arts organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded in 1970. The company maintains a versatile repertoire that spans classical ballet to contemporary works, presenting a season in Charlotte from October through May. It operates from the Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance in uptown Charlotte, which houses administrative and rehearsal spaces as well as a 200-seat theater, supporting both its performances and related activities. The organization also runs the Charlotte Ballet Academy, which trains about 700 students annually, alongside nationally recognized educational and community programs. Alejandro Cerrudo has led the company as artistic director since 2022, and in 2025 it announced the appointment of Mthuthuzeli November as resident choreographer. Positioned in the performing arts industry as a ballet company with a varied repertoire, Charlotte Ballet combines performance, training, and community engagement in the Charlotte region.