Malone Dance Studios, 810 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210, US

HistoryA small group of committed dancers opened Dancers Studio in the Green Hills area in 1974, which evolved into The Young Dancers' Concert Group. The group first performed at TPAC in 1981, then became Nashville City Ballet 1985. The group transitioned into a professional performance company in 1986. Since becoming Nashville Ballet in 1987, it has become the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee. Nashville Ballet presents a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by Artistic Director & CEO Paul Vasterling.SpecialtiesNashville Ballet is the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee. Nashville Ballet presents a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by Artistic Director & CEO Paul Vasterling. Nashville Ballet and the second company NB2 (a pre-professional training company) serve nearly 50,000 adults and children annually through performances and our outreach and community engagement programming. Curriculum-based outreach programs bring dance education to community centers, colleges, public libraries and public elementary, middle and high schools across the state. The School of Nashville Ballet provides world-class instruction in ballet and other forms of dance for dancers of all ages.