SoCal Ballet Scene

The mission of SoCal Ballet Scene is to enrich and elevate the community by:
- bringing the experience of professional performance to the public
- providing youth from low-income communities access to the art form
- supporting local professional dancers in their continued training; and uniting Southern California artists
to foster creative collaboration

We believe in the transformational effect of ballet for those who dedicate themselves to the craft, and all those who are touched by ballet performance.

From our signature annual festival event, to high-quality dance films presenting classical and original work in unique settings, to providing training opportunities for professional and recreational dancers alike, SoCal Ballet Scene celebrates this beautiful art form and unifies the local dance community like never before.

Our signature festival event attracts hundreds of people from the community, both seasoned dance lovers as well as people experiencing ballet for the first time!

Through the educational format of our festival event, the local community has the opportunity to learn more about this inspiring art form that is centuries old. Your generous financial support allows us to:
- bring the experience of seeing live theatre and dance to youth from underserved neighborhoods in SoCal
- provide a platform for our local elite ballet artists and dance companies to perform and connect with
the SoCal community
- unite Southern California artists together to network and foster future creative collaborations

Funding to begin preparing for 2025 festival event including choreography, dancer fees, costumes, venue, reception $60,000.

Southern California

Hi! I’m Rena Kamariotakis, founder of SoCal Ballet Scene and our Signature Ballet Festival event. Having trained and danced professionally in Southern California myself, I saw so much local talent, yet few opportunities for the community to appreciate and be moved by these artists. The Festival was created to provide a performance platform to bring together dancers, choreographers, regional ballet companies, and connect them with the community to celebrate dance together. The entire event, from connections made backstage to the reception following the performance, created a real sense of community among dancers and audience members. All are welcome to join us in this celebration of ballet. I hope to see you at our next Signature Festival Event!