The ballet company of Jersey City Ballet Theater (JCBT) is a professional ballet company based in Jersey City, New Jersey dedicated to the art of classical and contemporary ballet performance.

JCBT provides opportunities for artists to grow and collaborate while also engaging the local community through educational programs, outreach, and performances. The company aims to celebrate dance as a universal art form, fostering creativity, inclusivity, and excellence in every production.

Jersey City Ballet Theater boasts a growing repertoire of accessible and affordable classical and family-friendly performances. Through partnerships with emerging choreographers, apprentice and youth company programs, and the inclusion of professional dancers on stage, JCBT is dedicated to the mission of being a cultural resource for Hudson County and beyond.

The company’s diverse programming includes Peter and the Wolf: The Ballet, Dances to the Music of Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, and our Live Music Series featuring the Jersey City Ballet Chamber Ensemble and Classical Jazz Ensemble. Additionally, JCBT offers performance opportunities for students of all ages and skill levels, from children to adults.

Jersey City Ballet Theater aims to provide accessible and affordable ballet performances and training programs that enrich the community and foster a deep connection to the ballet arts.