Jason Wills

Develops, owns and manages student housing communities

Ballet Austin maintains community involvement through accessible performances, fitness and wellness initiatives, and volunteer opportunities. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. Ballet Austin, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ballet performances, dance education, and community engagement. It operates a large professional contemporary ballet company and a classical ballet academy, offering programs such as a professional company, apprentice and trainee programs, the Butler Fellowship Program for post-high school dancers, a multi-division academy for ages 15 months to 18 years, and a community dance and fitness center with adult classes, pilates, and wellness programs. The organization emphasizes equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, and provides educational outreach through school programs, master classes, annual school shows, and professional development workshops for dance educators. Its facilities include the Butler Dance Education Center downtown and a pilates center at the Dell Jewish Community Center. The organization offers flexible class pricing, discounts, and financial assistance for academy tuition, serving over 85,000 people annually.