Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida

What Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida does

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional ballet company founded in 1997 by Vladimir Issaev and headquartered at 15939 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami Beach. It operates an international troupe of 21-24 professional dancers drawn from twelve countries, presenting a seasonal calendar of classical and neoclassical productions — including an annual The Nutcracker, Firebird, Dr. Ouch!, and a Spring Gala — at three anchor South Florida venues (Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, and The Parker) with a fourth venue added at Sanctuary of the Arts in Coral Gables for the 2025-2026 season. The company's repertoire draws heavily on original choreography by Issaev (Firebird, Four Seasons, Shostakovich Suites, Polovtsian Dances) alongside works by Yanis Pikieris, Alberto Méndez, and Vicente Nebrada.

Beyond live performance, Arts Ballet Theatre operates a portfolio of educational and community programs through its core operating subsidiary, the Vladimir Issaev School of Classical Ballet. Offerings include summer intensives, summer camps, teacher workshops, an Arts Ballet Goes to School outreach initiative reaching over a dozen public schools per season, and a Dancing with Disabilities program. The company also runs sensory-inclusive performances for audiences with autism and sensory input disorders, and an Arts Ballet Encounters audience-engagement initiative featuring in-studio rehearsal previews. A jointly-controlled adjacent subsidiary, the Miami International Ballet Competition, was co-founded with Eriberto Jiménez in 2018.

Revenue is generated through ticket sales (approximately $40 per ticket for standard performances), educational program fees, and a diversified mix of institutional funding from Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Broward County Cultural Division, the City of Coral Gables, The Miami Foundation, The Children's Trust, Funding Arts Broward, Funding Arts Network, and corporate foundations including Target and Walmart. Donations are processed through Network for Good. The company is governed by a board led by President Lew Thaler and Vice President Sharon Miller, with Ruby Issaev serving as Executive Director and Vladimir Issaev continuing in his role as Founder and Artistic Director.

Name

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida

Legal name

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida

Website

https://artsballettheatre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional ballet company in South Florida presenting classical and neoclassical productions with an international troupe of 21-24 dancers, complemented by an affiliated ballet school, school outreach, and sensory-inclusive performances.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts - Ballet Company

NAICS

Dance Companies (711120), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Dance Performances (THAJAFAD), Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH)

Keywords

• Classical ballet performances
• Neoclassical ballet productions
• Ballet education programs
• Sensory inclusive performances
• Dance outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

North Miami Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from performances at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and The Parker. Family-oriented programming including The Nutcracker and seasonal productions.
2. Donations and Fundraising: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization accepting donations through Network for Good and other channels. Receives support from corporate events and individual donors.
3. Educational Program Fees: Revenue from summer intensive programs, summer camps, mini intensives, and teacher workshops at affiliated ballet school

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida produces and presents live classical and neoclassical ballet productions performed by an international troupe of professional dancers, anchored by an annual four-program season including The Nutcracker holiday tradition and a Spring Gala. It supplements these performances with educational offerings such as the affiliated Vladimir Issaev School of Classical Ballet, summer intensives, teacher workshops, school outreach, and the Dancing with Disabilities inclusive program, alongside sensory-adapted performances for accessibility.

Product overview

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida is a professional ballet company presenting a unified portfolio of live performance productions and educational programs. The core offerings are classical and neoclassical ballet productions (Firebird, The Nutcracker, Dr. Ouch!, Spring Galas) performed by an international troupe of 20-24 professional dancers. Supporting these are educational programs including the Affiliated Ballet School, Arts Ballet Goes to School outreach, Dancing with Disabilities inclusion program, Summer Intensives/Camps, and Teachers Workshops. The company also offers Arts Ballet Encounters for audience engagement through in-studio rehearsals and pre-show experiences, along with sensory-inclusive performance adaptations for accessibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Nutcracker Annual holiday ballet production choreographed by founder Vladimir Issaev, performed by professional dancers alongside local children, offered in standard and sensory-inclusive formats for families and ballet enthusiasts.
• Program I: Firebird & More Mixed classical and neoclassical ballet program featuring Firebird, Glinka Suite Fantastique, Talisman Pas de Deux, and Double Clef, designed for audiences of all ages seeking an opening season showcase.
• Program IV: Spring Gala Season finale gala showcasing Danzón by Yanis Pikieris, La Traviata Pas de Deux, Shostakovich Suites by Vladimir Issaev, Tarde en la Siesta by Alberto Méndez, and the U.S. premiere of Polovtsian Dances.
• Program III: Dr. Ouch! Whimsical children's ballet in two acts based on poems by Kornei Chukovsky, performed by professional and young dancers as part of the company's Family Series for families with children.
• Special Performance at Sanctuary of the Arts Intimate performance at Sanctuary of the Arts in Coral Gables featuring Firebird excerpts and a reduced version of Program I, presented with support from the City of Coral Gables.
• Affiliated Ballet School (Vladimir Issaev School of Classical Ballet) Classical ballet training and education for aspiring dancers of all ages, providing ongoing instruction tied to the professional company repertoire.
• Arts Ballet Goes to School Educational outreach program bringing ballet performances and workshops to public schools across South Florida, reaching over a dozen schools each season.
• Dancing with Disabilities Inclusive ballet program integrating children and adults with disabilities into classes, fostering empathy and inclusion among all students.
• Summer Intensive Intensive ballet training program for serious dance students during summer months, offered through the affiliated ballet school.
• Summer Camps and Mini Intensives Ballet training camps for younger dancers during the summer season, providing shorter-format intensive experiences.
• Teachers Workshops Professional development workshops for dance educators offered in conjunction with the affiliated ballet school.
• Arts Ballet Encounters Audience engagement initiative featuring in-studio rehearsal sneak peeks and pre-show experiences allowing patrons to meet dancers and learn about productions.
• Sensory-Inclusive Performances Adapted ballet performances designed for children and adults with autism, sensory input disorders, or other disabilities, featuring modified lighting, sound, and welcoming audience environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaching over a dozen schools per season through educational programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor funding partner supporting performances, educational programs, and community outreach. Provides venue support and cultural programming grants for South Florida arts programming.
• Broward County Cultural DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding and venue support through Broward County for performances at Broward Center and The Parker.
• The Miami FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation funding support for organizational operations and cultural programming.
• The Children's TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding for youth programming and educational initiatives reaching children in Miami-Dade County.
• Funding Arts Broward (FAB!)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnderwriting support for productions including Polovtsian Dances U.S. premiere at Spring Gala.
• Funding Arts Network (FAN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts funding network supporting Broward County arts organizations and programming.
• City of Coral GablesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for performances at Sanctuary of the Arts and general cultural programming in Coral Gables.
• International Ballet Festival of MiamimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual prestigious ballet festival; ABTF participates as a local guest company with principal dancers performing.
• Daniel Lewis Dance SamplermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual dance sampler festival since 2012; ABTF has participated every year, opening the program with repertoire pieces.
• Men Who Dance FestivalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest male dance festival in the United States; ABTF dancer Ataru Matsuya performed in 2025 festival featuring 52 dancers from over 20 countries.
• Citizen Interested in ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts advocacy organization supporting Miami-Dade County arts programming.
• The Opera AtelierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for opera-inspired ballet productions including La Favorita excerpts integration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/artsballet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arts-ballet-theatre-of-florida

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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