Conversations In Motion
At New Classics Ballet Theatre, we believe that progress in ballet begins with conversation. Our artists and founders contribute to the ongoing dialogue about representation, tradition, and innovation within the dance world.
Through published articles, interviews, and upcoming features, NCBT aims to educate, challenge, and inspire a more inclusive and thoughtful future for ballet. We welcome journalists, writers, and collaborators to explore our work and join the discussion about where ballet is headed next.
Featured Publications
New Classics Ballet Theatre, Young Women Are Changing The Ballet Landscape
By Nancy Dobbs Owen
Published in LA Dance Chronicle
“They value education and the full spectrum of life experience. They hope to meld all of these values into a company that is fresh and new, featuring family-friendly ballet, stories that utilize classical vocabulary but tell new stories with fresh faces in the roles of composer, choreographer, and the dancers.”
VoyageLA
“We hope to reignite the power of human connection, storytelling, and shared emotion. We are not just working to keep ballet alive; we are working to make it feel vital, exciting, and relevant for today’s audiences.”
The “ideal ballet body” myth has hurt so many dancers—can we break that mold?
By Lauren Steele
Published in UCI Dance Major Journal, Volume 13
At the studio level, teachers could bring in nutrition experts to produce healthy dancers with enough energy to perform and thrive.
From Storytelling to Scoring Points: Preserving Ballet’s Integrity
By Katie O’Gara
Published in UCI Dance Major Journal, Volume 13
If dancers train to catch the judges' eyes with technical tricks, and social media reels emphasize virtuosity over artistry, what happens to the future of ballet?
Let Them Eat Cake….and Audition Fees
By Gabriella Padilla
Published in UCI Dance Major Journal, Volume 13
The high cost of auditioning for dance companies creates a barrier for dancers without sufficient funds, so the field is missing out.
Continuing the Conversation
This page represents more than press coverage. It reflects the ideas that move us as artists. At New Classics Ballet Theatre, we preserve the integrity of classical ballet while recognizing that its future cannot be defined by its past. With this company, and through continued conversations, we hope to help reshape the ballet world into one that is more representative, accessible, and inclusive, all while honoring its traditions and improving it through the experiences we have shared as dancers.
As a ballet company, we believe that change begins both in conversation and in creation. Our work onstage and on the page share the same purpose: to keep ballet alive, relevant, and open to new voices and stories.
For media inquiries or to request an interview, please contact us at newclassicsballettheatre@gmail.com or through this page.