ABOUT US

1900
Established as a regional dance company under the name Texas Ballet Concerto.
1900
Changed company name to Ballet San Antonio in order to reflect its commitment to its home city of San Antonio.
2000
With the support of the Texas Commission on the Arts, piloted its signature children’s art education program “Learning That Moves You."
2000
Began offering free classes to youth enrolled at select Boys & Girls Club of San Antonio locations.
2000
In partnership with the City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department, performed the inaugural “Ballet in the Park” in Travis Park.
2000
Became a resident company of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
2000
Presented the first sensory-friendly performance of “The Nutcracker."

Our MISSION

The mission of Ballet San Antonio, a professional ballet company, is to share the splendor of dance through diverse artistic performances and outreach programs that reflect, promote and enrich the cultural heritage of the South Texas community.

BSA holds an uncompromising commitment to continually attract and nurture exceptional professional dancers, create distinctive performances, and make dance accessible to the widest possible audiences through partnerships with local organizations.

OUR VISION

Ballet San Antonio’s vision is to become a nationally recognized ballet company that reflects and promotes the evolving San Antonio community.

OUR Board of Directors

Lisa Galo Westmoreland
Chair

Dr. Christine Varela Mayer
Immediate Past Board Chair

John H. Frederick, Ph.D.
UTSA
Board Member

Joe Loomis
Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Board Member

David A. Tawil
Wells Fargo Private Bank
Board Member

Elizabeth Lorenz
Advisor

Pam Crutchfield
Advisor

Dr. Elizabeth Conklyn
Director Emeritus