Ballet Virginia International debuts its performing company November 27-30 with Snow White. This talented young company will show their skill and grace as they bring this enchanted fairy tale to the Sandler Center for the young and young at heart. Bove and Long, the choreographer and directing team, has deep experience in bringing quality ballet to Hampton Roads. Guest artists Lydia Coco formerly with Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and Helen Watson formerly with Virginia Ballet Theatre will accompany the performing company with their usual flair of mischief and intrigue.

Ballet Virginia International’s state of the art facility and seasoned faculty bring a new era of ballet to Hampton Roads. Opening its new hub September 2, 2008, Ballet Virginia International will offer its students a home for professional training. Our faculty will train its gifted students in four studios including a full size stage rehearsal studio that will rival some biggest ballet companies in terms of size and quality.

The mission of Ballet Virginia International is to passionately teach pre-professional dance education and to create magical, innovative performances that showcase Ballet Virginia International’s performing company for the community to enjoy. Our faculty has sent over 100 dancers onto professional dance careers. Many more have left with a life long love of dance in their hearts. Ballet Virginia International’s faculty is truly an extraordinary team. 

Hampton Roads, this is your ballet! Supported by your community of local volunteers and sponsors, local dancers and faculty, ballet in Hampton Roads is in your hands. We need your support! Join area leaders and families as we raise money for outfitting our new facility, costumes, sets, and props. Your support will allow us to properly dress each productionwith the enchanted settings that will showcase the skill of our performing company. Please join us today and support Ballet Virginia International.