Mission and Core Values
Our Mission
The Oakland Ballet Company provides accessible, relevant, and exciting dance that inspires and educates all ages of our diverse community.
Core Values
![Dancer performing leap to the left in front of choir.](https://oaklandballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/4-Diversity-Stone-of-Hope-2-John-Hefti-1.jpg)
Diversity
Committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization.
![Nutcracker dancers perform demonstration on small portable stage in a gymnasium.](https://oaklandballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Accessibility-OaklandBallet.jpg)
Education
Providing impactful connections to the arts by presenting captivating dance education to students of the East Bay.
![Dancer kneeling down to talk to audience member.](https://oaklandballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Community-OaklandBallet.jpg)
Community
Engaging our community with relevant performances showcasing a diversity of genres from classical ballet to folklorico to street dance.
![One dancer in wheelchair supporting another dancer while two others stand to right.](https://oaklandballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/5-Accessibility-©elizabethopalenik2014OaKlandBallet_untitled-6982.jpg)
Accessibility
Performing in a variety of easily accessible and affordable venues throughout Oakland and the East Bay.
![Dancers holding a pose in all different levels.](https://oaklandballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/68I2394-1-scaled-e1685992538429.jpg)
Excellence
Presenting vibrant new works by current choreographers representing the highest standards in performance art.
![Lawrence Chen with left hand in air looking to the left](https://oaklandballet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/826f9bea-bf1f-4e48-a3f5-2ed5fd0c8d42-scaled.jpg)
Inspiration
Challenging audiences to redefine the boundaries of classical ballet through partnerships with groundbreaking community artists.