San Angelo Civic Ballet
About San Angelo Civic Ballet
Ballet San Angelo gives kids, teens, adults, and people with Parkinson’s and other neurological challenges a place to move, train, and show up fully. Its Academy classes, community outreach, fitness offerings, and productions are built around the idea that dance can support creativity, self-esteem, health, and discipline. For donors, that means backing an organization that is not only putting on performances, but also opening the door wider for people in San Angelo and the surrounding area.
What sets Ballet San Angelo apart is how directly it pairs classical ballet with access. Alongside training and original productions, it offers free classes, open-enrollment options, and programs that are meant to reduce barriers to participation. It is a dance home that reaches beyond the stage.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Academy classes
Open-enrollment ballet training for students ages six and up, built on a dedicated curriculum that supports technical development, discipline, and a lifelong love of movement.
Children's Division
Creative movement and primary-level classes for young children, including programming for children ages 3 and up in a structured but nurturing environment.
BSA Boys Club
A class for boys ages 6 to 12.
Ballet Now
A welcoming path into classical ballet for dancers of all ages, including teens and adults, with an emphasis on foundational technique, musicality, and expression.
Joy of Movement
Free weekly classes for people with Parkinson's and other neurological challenges, as well as families, caretakers, and anyone interested in how movement can support health and well-being.
Fitness program, BSAFit
Dance-based fitness classes for people age 15 and up, including BSA Barre, Soul Fusion, Soulstrength, and Pilates Mat.
Artistic productions
Original and classical dance productions, including The Nutcracker, contemporary works, spring Children's Ballet, and Student Showcase performances.
Community outreach
Free programs and collaborations that use dance to promote health, self-esteem, and general wellness in the community.
Sharing Dance Day
A public health initiative that celebrates movement and dance and encourages community participation.
Summer camps and workshops
Seasonal creative movement camps, academy summer classes, intensives, and workshops for young dancers.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
The mission of Ballet San Angelo is to foster creativity, self-esteem, health and discipline through dance, helping people reach their full potential, reducing barriers to involvement, and serving our area with the highest level of training, community programs and original productions.
Who they serve
Children ages 3 and up, students ages 6 and up, teens and adults, and people with Parkinson's and other neurological challenges in San Angelo and the surrounding area.
Their impact
- In 2024, Academy classes benefited over 117 individuals.
- In 2024, artistic productions benefited over 5,116 individuals.
- In 2024, community fitness classes benefited over 70 individuals.
How your donation helps
- Tuition assistance that reduces financial barriers to dance training
- Academy classes and student training
- Free outreach programs, including Joy of Movement and Sharing Dance Day
- High-quality original productions and performance opportunities
- Fitness programming and class development
- Endowment support for the future of Ballet San Angelo
Our story
Ballet San Angelo, formerly San Angelo Civic Ballet, was chartered on August 16, 1983 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and co-founded by Ann Southall, Debbie Carter, Teresa Branon, Mary Lynn Kusior, and Gene Smith. It began with a simple goal, to produce The Nutcracker in San Angelo. From there, it grew into dance education, creative movement-based community programs, and performances across West Texas. In 2016, the organization broadened its mission to Empowerment through Movement and continued expanding its outreach and fitness programming.
Need help?
How someone in need can access San Angelo Civic Ballet’s services.
Children can enroll in Creative Movement beginning at age 3 if they are potty trained, and Academy classes are open to students ages 6 and up with open enrollment all semester long. Joy of Movement is free and open to everyone, including people with Parkinson's and other neurological challenges, families, caretakers, and anyone interested in the class.
Stories
The people behind the work.
Events
The Nutcracker
AnnualAnnual ballet production and a long-running part of the organization's performance season.
Contemporary Works show
AnnualAn annual experimental contemporary dance production.
Spring Children's Ballet
AnnualAn annual spring performance featuring children's ballet work.
Student Showcase
AnnualAn annual performance that celebrates student progress and the curriculum's potential.
San Angelo Gives
AnnualA community giving campaign that supports Ballet San Angelo programs.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles San Angelo Civic Ballet has shared.
Current needs
- New box fans and pedestal fans for the summer fan drive
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who can join the Academy classes?
Academy classes are open to students ages six and up, with enrollment available all semester long.
Who can take Joy of Movement classes?
Joy of Movement is free and open to everyone, including people with Parkinson’s and other neurological challenges, families, caretakers, and anyone else who wants to join.
What ages can take Ballet Now classes?
Ballet Now is offered for teens ages 13 to 18 and adults age 18 and up.
What does Children's Division outreach provide?
It offers free Children’s Division programming to groups from local shelters and other in-need facilities, including Creative Movement classes, time with upper-level dancers, special dancewear, and performance opportunities.
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