ICB Goals

Following a comprehensive feasibility and planning process, Indianapolis City Ballet plans to embark on a careful, yet ambitious, program to rebuild a professional ballet presence in Indianapolis. The purpose is not purely to form a company but rather to investigate the community’s interest in and capability to support various levels of high-quality ballet development, whether this means a company, part-time company, presenting companies, or a combination of each. And so, on September 12, 2009, a continuation of the exploratory process will add our first performance:

Step One:

A Gala Performance will feature virtuosi performers of varied ballet styles and blend classical and contemporary ballet repertoire. The event will include full-fledged and pilot programs that will be critical to the future of any ballet effort including:

Outreach to youth and adults through in-school, social, professional and other affiliations;
Developing education materials and programs for a wide-range of age groups and work with a pilot group of school students on integrating ballet and the performing arts into the school curriculum;
Building audience awareness through public relations and advertising;
Engaging the philanthropic base needed for ongoing operations;
Working with and supporting dance schools in the greater Indianapolis area as well as other performing and fines arts institutions; and
Conducting a marketing and operations evaluation following the first performance.

Step Two:

An evaluation process is a vital tool in planning next steps. Planning documents will be compiled and shared with partners and stake-holders, and action plans will be developed. Determinations will be made as to the strategic initiatives needed to assure that ballet has a solid ongoing home in Indianapolis.

Long-term Goals:

Among the long-term goals of the Indianapolis City Ballet are:

To Create The Indianapolis City Ballet – as a chamber-sized contemporary ballet company with seasonal performances that would ultimately form a full-time company.
To Present Major International Ballet Companies - Allowing people in Indianapolis to see the great works being presented by major companies around the world.
To Develop an Indianapolis International Dance Competition - that draws pre-professional dancers from around the world and works with the area dance schools and provides an economic boost for the City.
To Assist and Strengthen the Dance Programs in the city and bring them to greater national prominence - providing a richer dance scene and opportunities for collaboration through performance and scholarships.
To Engage the Services and Cooperation of the Cultural Organizations in the City for Mutual Benefit - working with the fine and performing arts companies and individuals in Indiana as a partner in artistic collaboration.