Founded in 2014, Cleveland Ballet is one of the fastest-growing ballet companies in the nation and Northeast Ohio's resident professional ballet company. Cleveland Ballet's mission is to present world-class dance through classical and new works and to ensure that classical and neoclassical ballet is accessible and relevant to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The company creates dance and outreach programs of the highest levels of excellence, reaching deeply into the hearts of our community to inspire audiences. Now in it's ninth season and under Artistic Director Timour Bourtasenkov, Cleveland Ballet has grown to 33 Company Artists from 10 different countries and territories. The company presents annual main stage productions at Playhouse Square as well as numerous performances throughout the greater community.