New England Ballet School & Company is committed to the belief that the performing arts is a vital element in the education of our children. Working under the initiative: DANCE: Developing Appreciation and Nurturance in Cultural Arts Education, we exist to promote arts education and to serve the community by giving performing opportunities to dancers of all ages and levels, children through adult. The purpose of the company is an educational one for the dancers and the community. The community dancers benefit from the experience of working with professional faculty, choreographers and guest artists, as well as professional directors, dancers, lighting, costume and set designers. The community benefits from having its own ballet company whose local school and public performances enhance arts awareness, promotes arts education in the schools and showcases local talent.