Ithaca Ballet

The Ithaca Ballet, founded in 1961, is upstate New York's only repertory company, and the resident ballet company at the State Theatre.

The ballet is a pre-professional ensemble corps, having a varied repertoire of classical and contemporary works. The Ithaca Ballet, under the direction of Cindy Reid, is celebrating its 50th anniversary! The quality of instruction and performance experience provided by the ballet is of a caliber that alumni of the Ithaca Ballet have gone on to professional careers as professional dancers in promin

08/09/2026

Ballet Center closed for regular classes through Sept 8.
Open volunteer classes Wednesdays (8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2), 5:30pm. $5 cash

07/21/2026

Last special summer adult class this Saturday, 7/25: Strength, Conditioning, and Restoration with Amy O'Brien. 12:45-1:45pm. $20 in advance, $25 if paying on Saturday. This class is open to dancers of various experience levels. Give your hard-working body some TLC!