SPRINGFIELD BALLET INC

What SPRINGFIELD BALLET INC does

Springfield Ballet, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ballet school and performing arts organization founded in 1976 in Springfield, Missouri (originally as Springfield Civic Ballet). The organization operates two integrated lines of business: a progressive ballet school serving students from age 3 through adult across levels from Dance with Me and Creative Movement through Ballet 7 (with pointe instruction), and a professional performance company producing two full-length ballets annually at the historic Landers Theatre, including The Nutcracker each December. The school is housed at The Creamery Arts Center alongside the Springfield Regional Arts Council, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Springfield Little Theatre, and Ozark Lyric Opera, and offers state-of-the-art Harlequin sprung-floor studios. Programming is supplemented by electives in modern, jazz, tap, and stretch/strengthen; summer camps and intensives; seasonal children's workshops; adult open ballet classes; and a student-produced Young Choreographers Showcase.

The company's revenue model is a hybrid of earned and contributed income. Earned revenue comes from semester-based tuition subscriptions ($105-$1,300 per semester depending on level), ticket sales for performances ($25-$100 depending on seat type and show), and ancillary fees (registration, production, workshops, private lessons). Contributed revenue comes from a tiered Ballet Partner sponsorship program ($1,000 to $10,000+), individual donations, Guild fundraising (Ballet Boutique, flower sales, concessions, apparel), and grants from public agencies including the National Endowment for the Arts and Missouri Arts Council. Ticket sales and tuition cover approximately 70% of operating expenses, with the remaining ~30% dependent on donations and sponsorships. Distribution is regional across Southwest Missouri, served through direct in-person registration at The Creamery Arts Center, the Landers Theatre Box Office, the Family Portal online registration system, and school-based outreach (Dance Chance program at Title I schools and 2nd-grade Nutcracker performances as part of the Kennedy Center's Any Given Child initiative). Leadership consists of Executive Director Kyler Dibben (2026-Present) and Co-Artistic Directors Maria Velázquez and José Soares (2025-Present), with governance vested in a 25-member Board of Directors.

Name

SPRINGFIELD BALLET INC

Legal name

Springfield Ballet, Inc.

Website

https://springfieldballet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Springfield Ballet, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 that provides classical ballet education (ages 3 through adult) and produces two annual full-length ballets at Landers Theatre, serving families, underserved Title I schoolchildren, and adult learners throughout Southwest Missouri.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Education

NAICS

Dance Companies (711120), Dance Companies (71112), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Theatre Education, Training & Conservatories (MPAGABAN), Touring Theatre Productions (MPAGABAC), Theater & Drama Education (Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater) (EDAMAAAG)

Keywords

• Ballet education
• Dance training
• Performing arts
• Community outreach
• Youth dance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Class Tuition and School Fees: Tuition from ballet school classes ranging from Creative Movement (Dance with Me) at $105 per semester to advanced Ballet 7 at $1,300 per semester. Additional fees include registration fees, production fees ($110-$160), workshop fees, and private lessons.
2. Ticket Sales: Revenue from season performances at Landers Theatre including The Nutcracker and spring productions. Patron tickets range from $75-$100, season tickets $50-$70, and single tickets $25-$60 depending on show and age group.
3. Sponsorship and Corporate Partnerships: Ballet Partner sponsorship program with multiple tiers from Friends ($1,000-$2,499) to Choreographer ($10,000+) levels. Season program sponsorships also available.
4. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and community supporters. Ticket sales and school tuition cover only about 70% of operating expenses, with the remainder dependent on donations and community support.
5. Guild Fundraising: Springfield Ballet Guild organizes fundraisers including Ballet Boutique, flower sales, concessions, and apparel sales during performances, contributing to financial needs of school and productions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Springfield Ballet Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 that provides classical ballet training to students ages 3 through adult at The Creamery Arts Center in Springfield, Missouri. The company also produces and presents seasonal dance performances at Landers Theatre and delivers community outreach programming to the local region.

Product overview

Springfield Ballet operates as a comprehensive ballet school and performing arts organization offering a multi-tiered program portfolio. The core offerings include a progressive Ballet School Program (Dance with Me through Ballet 7 with pointe training), Elective Dance Classes (Modern, Jazz, Tap, Stretch & Strengthen), and two annual Season Productions at Landers Theatre. Supplementary programs include Summer Programs (camps and intensives), Children's Workshop Series, Adult Ballet Classes, and the student-produced Young Choreographers Showcase. Community outreach is delivered through the Dance Chance program and Second Grade Performances. Need-based financial support is available via the Scholarship Program, while organizational funding is supported through Ballet Partner sponsorships. The school is housed at The Creamery Arts Center with state-of-the-art dance facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ballet Classes and Training
• Seasonal Ballet Performances
• Community Outreach Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 46,000 students reached through 2nd grade Nutcracker outreach performances since 1996
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Springfield Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership for Dance Chance program providing free ballet instruction at Title I schools. Also partners for 2nd grade Nutcracker performances as part of Any Given Child initiative.
• Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Any Given Child initiative, bringing equitable arts education access to Springfield students K-8. Springfield Ballet's Second Grade Nutcracker performances serve as the 2nd grade component.
• Springfield Regional Arts CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-locates at The Creamery Arts Center. Made relocation to current facility possible through generous support. SRAC manages common spaces in the building.
• Springfield Symphony OrchestrasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-locates at The Creamery Arts Center. Springfield Ballet has performed with the Symphony in pops series and holiday programs.
• Springfield Little TheatresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-locates at The Creamery Arts Center with costume and set design shops managed by the theatre.
• Ozark Lyric OperasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-locates at The Creamery Arts Center as part of the collaborative arts space.
• Springfield Ballet GuildcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary organization that organizes production volunteers, backstage help, cast parties, fundraisers (Ballet Boutique, flowers, concessions, apparel), and volunteer support for special events.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre: Mid-size regional ballet company in the south-central US combining a training school with a performing company. Highly comparable in scale, regional scope, and donor-supported model.
• Kansas City Ballet: Regional professional ballet company serving the Kansas City metro and surrounding region with both a school and a performing company. Direct comparable in scale, school + company model, and reliance on regional donor support.
• St. Louis Ballet: Regional ballet company operating a school and a performing ensemble in the Missouri region. Closest state-level peer to Springfield Ballet in mission, school/company structure, and reliance on corporate and community sponsorship.
• Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet: Pre-professional ballet training organization with intensive summer programs and performances. Comparable to Springfield Ballet's school and intensive program model, though more focused on elite training than community outreach.
• Ballet Arkansas: Regional ballet organization in Little Rock, Arkansas, operating a school and performing company. Directly comparable in scale, regional footprint, and community-outreach-driven operating model adjacent to Springfield Ballet's Southwest Missouri service area.

Broad incumbents

• Nashville Ballet: Regional ballet company in Nashville with a full school and performing company. Comparable in mission and school + company hybrid model, operating at a larger scale and metro market than Springfield Ballet.
• Tulsa Ballet: Larger, more established regional ballet company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a comparable school + performance organization structure. Operates at a higher scale than Springfield Ballet but shares the same regional nonprofit ballet model.
• Oklahoma City Ballet: Regional ballet company in Oklahoma City with a school and performing company. Comparable in mission and regional scope, with a moderately larger production budget and metropolitan audience than Springfield Ballet.

Regional players

• Missouri Contemporary Ballet: Missouri-based contemporary ballet company that has trained multiple Springfield Ballet faculty/leadership. Comparable in regional Midwest footprint and overlap in alumni network, though more contemporary than classical in repertoire.

Others

• Springfield Regional Arts Council: Co-locator at The Creamery Arts Center and key funder of Springfield Ballet. Comparable as a regional arts-support organization in the same service area, and an ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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