Mission: The Sarasota Ballet is the Gulf Coast of Florida's only professional ballet company. In 1987, The Sarasota Ballet was founded by Jean Allenby-Weidner as a presenting organization with the goal of becoming a full resident ballet company. This year, The Sarasota Ballet celebrates the 30th Anniversary Season of its professional Company. Today, the mission of the Sarasota Ballet is to have a commitment to artistic excellence. They enrich lives, captivate emotions, and strengthen the community through the art of dance. (Less)

The Sarasota Ballet is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1990, and donations are tax-deductible.