Built upon a 300-year foundation of excellence, IBC's mission is to fuse the finest classical ballet instruction in the world with the very best of modern and contemporary training, and make them available wherever talent, potential and enthusiasm exist in a way that will change lives and connect a community.
To fulfill its vision IBC will:
- Provide educational excellence through superb instructional methodology and highly qualified instructors
- Nurture talent wherever it is found through the provision of scholarship opportunities
- Connect with the community through free performances and educational opportunities for the elderly, the underserved, and those with special needs of every kind
- Provide annual free performances of The Nutcracker dedicated entirely to those children who most need its seasonal joy
- Expand the social and cultural horizons of the entire community by increasing exposure to diverse cultural elements, encouraging empathy amongst its citizens, and lending a voice to those who cannot be heard
- Improve social, physical and academic outcomes for youth by helping them to develop discipline, strength, poise, determination, focus, team spirit and self-confidence
- Represent Indiana to the world, and bring the world to Indiana, through international student and teacher exchange programs with the Vaganova Academy and elsewhere; and through participation in the most prestigious professional and pre-professional competitions in the world
- Provide the broadest educational opportunities by allowing its students to experience performances, competitions, foreign exchange programs, superb guest teachers and master classes
- Evolve into a professional company that will cultivate a love and understanding for its classical roots while exploring new and surprising artistic juxtapositions that will inspire and reflect the identity of a new generation.
Our values:
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Commitment
- Accountability
- Empathy
Organizational Structure:
The Indiana Ballet Conservatory is organized as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. IBC will be run by a Board of Directors of at least three individuals with a passion for its mission and significant experience in running and advising successful businesses. A dedicated group of committed individuals is already assisting IBC on an all-volunteer basis, including its administrative staff as well as professionals involved in the operational, marketing, publicity, website design, admissions, collaborative outreach, legal and accounting aspects of the organization.
