A conference for American ballet leaders in Washington, DC on June 5-6, 2025, to encourage discussion and collaboration as they tackle common challenges and ensure the sustainability of the art form for the next generation.

Purpose of the Conference 

  • To begin to define the factors that lead to sustainability in American ballet organizations.

  • To discuss best practices for leadership in American ballet organizations.

  • To encourage artistic innovation through partnership and collaboration among American ballet organizations.

Who is invited to attend

Leaders from all American ballet organizations are encouraged to attend. This conference will be unique among dance convenings in that it will be specifically tailored to the three co-heads of a ballet organization:

  • Executive Director

  • Artistic Director

  • Board Chair or other Leader

Students will be invited to attend events noted with an *. Student may purchase tickets to the performance at a special discounted rate.

In collaboration with: 

The Washington Ballet
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Management Consultants for the Arts 
George Mason University, Dance Program