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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
“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

Highlights

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 […]

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New Ballet Ensemble & School welcomes alumnus Matthew Best as executive director

Founding CEO Katie Smythe will spearhead strategic planning and development efforts.  Memphis, Tenn., March 14, 2024 – Local nonprofit arts education organization, New Ballet Ensemble & School, has appointed 2007 […]

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Board Member Spotlight: Deborah Northcross

Deborah Northcross has been a part of the New Ballet Ensemble board for more than a decade — since 2008. Currently, she serves as Chair of the Board. While her […]

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