Mission
   Our mission, as a nonprofit arts organization, is to foster the growth and appreciation of classical ballet through development of both professional artists and a diverse audience and to provide a wide range of experiences for professional dancers, instructors, students and audiences that transcends socio-economic barriers and permits all participants to grow to their full potential.

Excellence   

   John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts in Washington D.C. has awarded recognition to Continental Ballet Company and placed them on their Roster of Approved Artists.
 

Patronage

   Performing such classics  as the Nutcracker, Paquita, Cinderella and Coppelia, we have presented over 90 formal performances  to 90,000 people statewide. We have reached over 30,000 K -12 children through school residencies and outreach activities. We have performed for uncounted audiences through public events such as Arts in the Parks and the Minneapolis Sommerfest.

History  

Established in 1988 by Riet Velthuisen, a former dancer with the Dutch National Ballet, the Continental Ballet Company presents professional classical ballet performances and outreach programs in the suburban Twin Cities area and throughout Minnesota.  The Company's mission is to provide opportunities for children and families to experience the art of classical ballet through performances, classes and community activities.  Continental Ballet Company was founded on the belief that dance as an art is an exquisite and valuable discipline to be fostered and shared with our community.