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About Durham Ballet Theatre

OUR MISSION

Creating a diverse, inclusive, artistic culture

The goal of Durham Ballet Theatre is to create an artistic platform that is culturally inclusive while promoting artistry, development of technique, and dance in all its forms. We take pride in the fact that our company is very diverse; we cast solely from auditions that are open to the public and invite professional guest artists to collaborate with the cast. We strive to see more children and adults of diverse ethnic backgrounds and varied abilities find their way to performing with our company.

OUR VALUES

Beautiful performances created with professionalism, education, and collaboration 

OUR HISTORY

Founded in 2009, Durham Ballet Theatre sought to fill a void in the performing arts sphere.

When our Artistic Director, Boelyn Willis, noticed a void of opportunities for adult dancers and the gap in diversity among many ballet companies, she sought a way to offer the magical experience of a full-scale professional quality production that welcomed performers of all ages and skill levels. From there, Durham Ballet Theatre was born.

 

DBT offers opportunities for groups underserved economically, culturally, and artistically in the Durham Community. Participants in DBT productions receive rigorous training in ballet, modern, and aerial dance while also acquiring important life skills like teamwork, creative collaboration, discipline, and focus. 

LEADERSHIP

DBT Board of Directors

The Durham Ballet Theatre Board is comprised of committed community members, dancers and family members of dancers who believe in DBT’s mission to serve the community.

Boleyn Willis
Artistic Director
 

Peter Wooldridge, Board Chair
 

Board Members

Nina Cannon

Tiffany Clark

Victoria Cole

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Matthew Conner

Jennifer Crichlow

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Anna Victoria Martinez-Saltzberg

Lina Nealon

Bambi Riggsbee-Smith

Lindsay Roberts

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Durham Ballet Theatre Board Members

ARTS FOR EVERYONE

Join the DBT family 
Perform with DBT

Durham Ballet Theatre provides theatre and dance opportunities to Durham's broad and diverse community. Our shows are open to passionate performers of all skill levels as an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and explore the creative process with a professional outcome. 

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