The Atlanta Ballet

The Atlanta Ballet is a dance company that performs at various locations in Atlanta, Georgia. These venues include the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in northwest Atlanta, Cobb Galleria Parkway at Akers Mill Road, the Fabulous Fox Theatre at Peachtree Street, and the Alliance Stage at the Woodruff Arts Center on Peachtree Street. Tickets can be purchased from the Atlanta Ballet offices on Marietta Boulevard NW from 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

The company started out in the first half of the 20th century as the Dorothy Alexander Dance Concert Group until it turned professional in 1967 and became the Atlanta Ballet. Audiences are given performances ranging from classical to contemporary dances as well as collaborations with other artists. Guests are requested to leave cameras and recording devices at home and keep cell phones switched off during performances.

One of the highlights of the year is the annual holiday season performance of Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker in December. There is an educational arm to the company too through the Centre for Dance Education, which offers programs and classes for people of all ages and experience. Either side of a performance, audience members will be able to find numerous restaurants close to each of the venues in Atlanta.