Our Story
Milwaukee Ballet was founded in 1970 by Roberta Boorse, we are an international company of dancers, a thriving school and academy and a force for change in the community.
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The Ball is our most important fundraising event each year, supporting the artistry of Milwaukee’s world-class ballet, as well as our incredible education and community engagement initiatives. Known as one of the best parties in town, it truly is a “party with a purpose”, raising much-needed funds to sustain our mission of delivering inspiring performances, community engagement, education and training.
If you’ve joined us in the past, enjoy a short dance down memory lane. If you’re new to the Ballet Ball, take a peek at the dancing, the extravaganza, the spectacle that may be in store for your first experience at The Ball.
2020 | Beautiful, A Masquerade
2019 | Raise The Roof!
2018 | UNleashed
2017 | Absolutely Fabulous
2016 | Magical Mystery Ball
2015 | Bacchanal
2014 | Mirror Mirror
2013 | Glam Rock
2012 | Apocalypto
2011 | Prom
2010 | Pandemonium
2009 | Dance Like No One Is Watching
2008 | Bada Bing Bada Ball
2007 | One Mad Hot Dance Party
2005 | Dracula The Ball
2004 | Rio
Milwaukee Ballet was founded in 1970 by Roberta Boorse, we are an international company of dancers, a thriving school and academy and a force for change in the community.
Learn MoreOur 2022/23 Season of Timeless Tales offers an escape into a world where imaginations run free.
Learn MoreDance is a powerful tool. Our education and outreach programs inspire confidence, creativity, and health throughout the Greater Milwaukee community, reaching more than 30,000 people annually.
Learn MoreSupporters of Milwaukee Ballet deserve a standing ovation for their lasting impact on both the company and our community.
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