A NEW ERA
SEASON 2027–2028
The Formation of Columbia City Ballet
Columbia City Ballet is building the artistic and structural foundation for its inaugural 2027–2028 season — a milestone moment for professional ballet in Maryland.
This phase represents the deliberate establishment of artistic standards, repertoire direction, and long-term cultural vision for the region. The company is being developed with a commitment to classical excellence, disciplined artistry, and meaningful community impact.
Auditions for our founding season are now open. We invite professional and pre-professional dancers to submit their materials and join us in shaping something extraordinary.
We invite artists, patrons, and community partners to take part in the founding of Columbia City Ballet.
Artistic Vision
Columbia City Ballet is founded on uncompromising classical excellence
guided by technical rigor, musical intelligence, and expressive clarity.
• Preserve the integrity of the classical canon
• Advance contemporary voices with purpose
• Cultivate artists of distinction through principled programming
We are building a lasting cultural institution for Maryland—beginning with our founding season.
Explore Columbia City Ballet
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Explore the Season
Discover our inaugural season featuring classical masterworks, contemporary premieres, and community engagement performances across Columbia, Maryland.
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Invest in the Future of Ballet
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your tax-deductible contribution sustains performances, scholarships, and community outreach.
About Columbia City Ballet
Columbia City Ballet is a professional ballet company based in Maryland, dedicated to artistic excellence and cultural leadership. Founded by internationally recognized artists
Ahmed N. Khalil and Alice De Nardi,
the company blends classical tradition with contemporary vision to present refined, inspiring performances.
A Message from the Founding Artistic Directors
Columbia City Ballet was founded with a clear artistic vision: to establish a company rooted in classical excellence while embracing contemporary relevance.
Our inaugural season will mark the beginning of a long-term institutional commitment to artistic rigor, cultural leadership, and disciplined company development.
The formation of a ballet company requires intentional structure, thoughtful selection, and unwavering standards. We look forward to introducing the artists who will shape this next chapter.
Watch our official presentation video and see how we are building a new era of ballet in Maryland.
Discover Columbia City Ballet
Support Columbia City Ballet
Columbia City Ballet is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to artistic excellence, education, and cultural impact in Maryland. Your support helps bring world-class ballet to our community and provides meaningful opportunities for the next generation of artists.
Every contribution strengthens our mission and sustains the future of ballet.
Get in Touch
Have questions about performances, auditions, or partnerships? We would love to hear from you.