Founded 1993, the Brandon Ballet is a non-profit regional ballet company that develops and promotes opportunities for aspiring young dancers. By offering a superior training program and two major performances a year, the Brandon Ballet helps serious dancers broaden their dance experiences. From its humble beginnings, the company has grown to include 32 dancers of varying levels, ages 9-17: apprentices, juniors, seniors and pre-professionals. Two professional dancers also call the Brandon Ballet home. The Company is also fortunate to have other professional dancers appear with them as Guest Artists.

Dancers coming from Brandon, Tampa and surrounding areas are selected through open auditions. From September through April the dancers have company class with the artistic director, associate director and various guest teachers. In addition to the yearly performances of the Nutcracker, annual Spring Gala, and various benefit performances, the dancers are expected to maintain a full schedule of dance classes at their own home studios. As a result of this extra training, hard work and dedication, dancers from every level are accepted into some of the most prestigious summer programs available to aspiring young dancers. Harid Conservatory, American Ballet Theatre, Sarasota Ballet, Southern Ballet Theater, Atlanta Ballet, Nutmeg Ballet, The Rock School, Joffrey Ballet and Ballet Met are a representation of this group.

With the financial and artistic support of its Board of Directors and the surrounding community, the plans of staging another full length classical ballet, in addition to their annual Nutcracker, became a reality in the spring of 2000 with their Spring Gala presentation of "Giselle". The Company future plans include the staging and presentation of new works by up and coming choreographers, as well as attracting more professional dancers to joining their ranks. They also look forward to welcoming "home" any alumni who have fulfilled their dreams of becoming a professional dancer.

With the annual performances of "The Nutcracker", the Brandon Ballet has become a holiday family tradition for Brandon and surrounding communities. It has brought to the community the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the art of dance without leaving Brandon. Many dance enthusiasts have enjoyed the special talents and professional quality production presented by the Brandon Ballet and the Company plans to continue to provide this opportunity for many years to come.