The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet was founded in 1973 to promote and preserve the art of classical ballet in our community. As one of the oldest arts organizations in Shreveport-Bossier, the Ballet has strived to present full-length classical ballet performances at affordable ticket prices, while providing a venue for local dancers to perform and train with professional choreographers and dancers.
Coppelia
April 13, 2008,
3:00 p.m.
Shreveport Riverview
500 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, Louisiana
The Doll who Comes to Life
Join us for an enchanting adventure in the Dr. Coppelia magical toy workshop where the most beautiful doll of all wakes up before your eyes to dance with her true love! All ages will enjoy this beautiful classical ballet.
The Nutcracker
December 8, 2007 -- 7:30 p.m.
December 9, 2007 -- 3 p.m.
Shreveport Riverview Theater
500 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, Louisiana
Our Holiday Fantasy
Watch the thrilling battle between the mice and toy soldiers, see the shimmering Land of Snow with dancing snowflakes, taste the delectable delicacies in the Land of Sweets, dream of Clara, the Snow Queen and her Cavalier.
Ballet Under the Stars
September 8, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Louisiana Boardwalk
Bossier City, Louisiana
A Potpourri of Dance
Come and enjoy an evening of dance in a casual, relaxed atmosphere at the Louisiana Boardwalk. Featuring your local dancers from a variety of venues, young ballerinas will have the opportunity to come on stage and participate in a ballet class.
Artistic Excellence
Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet believes that classical ballet is the foundation for all other forms of dance. The Ballet is firmly committed to preserving this essential element of dance, as well as generating an excitement for the future of this classical art form.
Company dancers of the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet are chosen by open auditions each Spring. In addition, all young dance students from surrounding areas are invited to audition for children's roles in each performance. Dancers share the stage with professional guest artists who have come from such acclaimed dance companies as the New York City Ballet, Houston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and the American Ballet Theatre. Past performances have included Giselle, Coppelia, Cinderella, Rodeo, La Fille Mal Gardee, Snow White, Wizard of Oz, Act II of Swan Lake and Act III of Sleeping Beauty in addition to the annual production of the Nutcracker Ballet.
Educational Outreach
In an effort to provide all area citizens with the opportunity to experience classical ballet in a variety of settings at no cost, Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet is dedicated to community outreach. Each fall, the season opens with Ballet Under the Stars, our gift to the community.
