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We areCity Ballet of Boston

Our mission is to provide the city of Boston with innovative performances and exceptional dance education for all, regardless of age, race, or background. We believe that diversity heightens creativity, and that hard work, inclusivity, and love of the arts are key to both cultural education and excellence in dance.
City Ballet of Boston is a non-profit, professional dance company. More than that, we are a celebration of our city’s multicultural family. By opening our doors to a rich diversity of talented performers, young people, and urban communities, we act on our belief that dance is for everyone. CBB has become a unique creative laboratory fueled by the expertise of dance pioneer Tony Williams.

Meet the Founder:
Tony Williams

City Ballet of Boston is the realization of Tony Williams’s vision to show the transformative power of the arts. A Boston native, award-winning dancer, artistic director, dance educator, and arts leader, Williams leads by example with hard work and high standards, with an emphasis on providing quality dance education to the city’s urban neighborhoods.