The Georgia Ballet
Performing ArtsGeorgia, United States11-50 Employees
The Georgia Ballet is a performing arts organization based in Marietta, Georgia, founded in 1960 by Iris Hensley with a mission to advance ballet performance and training while fostering public awareness and appreciation for dance. It provides opportunities for dedicated and talented dancers to pursue advanced training and professional performance experience, complemented by outreach initiatives, charitable ticket giveaways, benefit concerts, and scholarship programs that serve the community. The company operates within the performing arts industry and positions itself as a regional institution that supports both artistic production and accessibility to dance education. Its leadership and programs have evolved over time, with recent leadership changes reflected by appointments to executive-level roles at the organization, including interim leadership and director-level positions. The Georgia Ballet is located in the Atlanta metro area (Marietta, Georgia) and maintains a formal presence through its website, serving a local audience and participants interested in ballet performance and education.