New Ballet

Empowering the next generation of artists

Our Mission

New Ballet Ensemble & School brings children and youth together by providing a professional standard of dance training, regardless of the ability to pay.

400+

Dance students served weekly

13K+

Memphis Shelby County Schools students reached annually

100%

Of New Ballet students have progressed to college or career since 2003

Our Impact

“You teach kids more than just skills in the arts and humanities—you light a fire in them; you help them grow emotionally and socially.”

– First Lady Michelle Obama, 2014

Are You Ready To Dance?

Spring registration is open for ages 3 and up

Experience a diverse dance curriculum including ballet, West African dance, flamenco, modern, hip-hop, Memphis Jookin, tap and more! At New Ballet, we believe in nurturing creativity and talent. That’s why our Creative Youth Development program provides holistic support throughout the creative process, empowering every dancer to shine. Sign up today!

Happenings

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Highlights

New Ballet & ArtsMemphis on Bluff City Life!

New Ballet Executive Director Matthew Best joined ARTSmemphis’ Tracy Lauritzen-Wright to talk to Gina Neely on Bluff City Life last week to share the inside scoop on the 22nd annual NutRemix™, presented by Nike! Matthew […]

Student dancers perform alongside Memphis’ rising stars in NutRemix

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 30, 2024 – New Ballet Ensemble & School’s NutRemix™, presented by Nike, returns to the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 23-24. Set on Beale Street, this electrifying, uniquely Memphis retelling of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” pushes artistic horizons and makes dance accessible to all. NutRemix features student dancers of all ages, New Ballet teaching artists and professional apprentices and a rising Memphis Jookin’ star.

Grow With New Ballet: Spotlight on Khamari McElroy

Khamari McElroy, a recent graduate of Overton High School, began his journey with New Ballet Ensemble & School at age five. “When the New Ballet Pathways program came to Dunbar […]