Sacramento Ballet

What Sacramento Ballet does

Sacramento Ballet, legally The Sacramento Ballet Association, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional ballet company (Tax ID 94-1674349) founded in 1954 and headquartered at 2420 N Street in Sacramento, California. It operates as the California Capital Region's only dance company maintaining a roster of professional dance artists, serving general audiences, dance students and families, corporate and community organizations, and donors across the greater Sacramento metropolitan area. The organization is structured as three interconnected units: (1) the Main Company, which presents a season of classical and contemporary works including Nutcracker, Giselle, and the annual Beer & Ballet showcase with live musical accompaniment from Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera; (2) the School of Sacramento Ballet, a conservatory-style training academy operating across Children's Division (ages 3-7), Lower Division, Upper Division, Pre-Professional levels, Adult Division, and a Falls Prevention program, with campuses in Sacramento, Roseville (opened April 2026), and Davis; and (3) the Sacramento Ballet Second Company (SBSC), a pre-professional program launched in 2022 that bridges intensive training to professional careers.

The organization generates revenue through a diversified mix of ticket sales and season subscriptions (covering less than 40% of operating budget), individual giving across multiple tiers up to a $1M+ Founder's Circle, corporate sponsorships ($3,000-$50,000+ tiers), school tuition ($70-$520/month depending on level), summer camps and intensives, planned giving/legacy bequests, and charitable stock donations processed through Morgan Stanley. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the sacballet.org website, a physical box office, and a Group Connect program for community organizations. Operating technology is standard nonprofit infrastructure: Spektrix for ticketing, Salesforce for donor management and online donations, and Mailchimp for email marketing. The organization is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors representing legal, healthcare, entrepreneurial, and public-service sectors, and is currently led by Executive Director Dr. Kiera Anderson (appointed January 2026) and Artistic Director Tiit Helimets (appointed April 2026 following an international search), with choreography and rehearsal direction staffed by alumni of Houston Ballet, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, and other international companies.

Name

Sacramento Ballet

Legal name

The Sacramento Ballet Association

Website

https://sacballet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sacramento Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional ballet company founded in 1954 and based in Sacramento, California. It operates as the California Capital Region's only professional dance company, presenting seasonal performances, running an affiliated dance school, and maintaining a pre-professional Second Company, with funding from ticket sales, donations, sponsorships, and tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts — Professional Ballet

NAICS

Dance Companies (711120), Dance Companies (71112), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Ballet (Full-Length & Repertoire) (MPAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH), Youth/Student & Community Dance Recitals (MPAGADAI), Dance Competitions & Showcases (Non-Esports) (MPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Professional ballet performances
• Ballet education
• Dance school
• Pre-professional dance training
• Community arts outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Single tickets and season subscriptions for ballet performances. Ticket sales cover less than 40% of annual operating budget.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Season sponsorships, performance and production sponsorships, community engagement opportunities, training and education support, event sponsorships, scholarships, and in-kind giving at various tier levels ($3,000-$50,000+)
3. Individual Giving: Donor program with giving levels from Contributor ($100-$249) through Founder's Circle ($1,000,000+), offering various benefits including donor lounge access, private rehearsals, and recognition
4. Legacy/Bequest Giving: Planned giving through wills, trusts, and life insurance beneficiary designations to fund future of ballet
5. School Tuition and Programs: Monthly tuition for dance education programs ranging from $70-$520/month depending on level, plus summer camps ($75-$300) and intensive programs
6. Charitable Stock Donations: Appreciated stock, bonds, and securities transfers to Morgan Stanley account for donor tax benefits

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sacramento Ballet is a nonprofit professional ballet company that produces and presents live ballet performances (including Nutcracker, Giselle, Beer & Ballet, and seasonal repertoire) performed by its roster of professional company artists and accompanied live by Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera. It also operates the School of Sacramento Ballet, providing conservatory-style dance education from ages 3 through pre-professional levels, the Second Company (SBSC) elite pre-professional program, and community outreach and engagement programs for the Sacramento region.

Product overview

Sacramento Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional ballet company founded in 1954, serving as the California Capital Region's only dance company with a roster of professional dance artists. The organization operates as a unified platform consisting of three interconnected offerings: (1) the Main Company presenting world-class performances including Nutcracker, Giselle, and Beer & Ballet; (2) the School of Sacramento Ballet providing conservatory-style dance education from Children's Division (ages 3-7) through Pre-Professional levels, including Adult Division and Falls Prevention programs; and (3) the Sacramento Ballet Second Company (SBSC), a prestigious pre-professional training program launched in 2022. The organization generates revenue through ticket sales (covering less than 40% of operating budget), individual donations, corporate sponsorships, school tuition, and special programs including summer camps, masterclasses, and group engagement initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Second Company (SBSC): Elite pre-professional training program launched in 2022, directed by Rhodes Elliott, consisting of SB2 dancers (scholarship/stipend) and Trainee Program dancers
• School of Sacramento Ballet
• Roseville Campus
• Davis Campus

Quantifiable outcome

• Region's only dance company maintaining a roster of professional dance artists
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Dignity HealthcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Season sponsor providing healthcare community partnership and support for bold, innovative dance performances and community engagement programs.
• Western Health AdvantagecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Season sponsor supporting the cultural fabric of Sacramento and helping ensure dance remains accessible.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Season sponsor and sponsor of individual giving program with recognition benefits.
• California WalnutsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor's Circle tier sponsor ($25,000-$49,999) supporting productions and community engagement.
• Bike Dog Brewing CompanymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Production and event sponsor providing craft beer for Beer & Ballet performances.
• Sacramento Region Community FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Underwriter's Circle and Sponsor's Circle sponsor supporting various programs and donor funds.
• City of Sacramento Office of Arts and CulturecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Director's Circle sponsor providing governmental cultural support.
• SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Dancer's Circle sponsor and community sponsor providing utility services partnership.
• Jim HargrovemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Underwriter's Circle sponsor and individual supporter of Sacramento Ballet.
• EnFace MagazinesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for in-theatre publications that beautifully capture the essence of ballet performances, distributed physically and digitally at each show.
• Sacramento Philharmonic & OperaStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Live musical accompaniment for Nutcracker, Giselle, and other performances featuring Tchaikovsky's iconic scores performed live.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sacballet

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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