Corpus Christi Ballet: Official

A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing outstanding Professional Ballet productions for the South Texas community. Corpus Christi Ballet has educated, entertained, and enthralled its audiences with performances that have made South Texas culturally rich. The organization realizes creative expression enhances the quality of our lives and continues its artistic growth, supports the educational resources in the community, and continues to remain committed by presenting performances of the highest quality

Founded in January 1974 as the Corpus Christi Ballet Theater under the direction of Larry and Bettye Roquemore, the first season included Peter and the Wolf and an invitation from Maestro Maurice Peress, Music Director of the Corpus Christi Symphony, to perform the first production of The Nutcracker in December 1974. The 2012–2013 season production of The Nutcracker marked 38 years of continuous performances by Corpus Christi Ballet.

In June 1985, Corpus Christi Ballet was renamed with the arrival of Richard and Cristina Munro as artistic directors. Since the 1986 – 1987 season, Cristina Stirling Munro, as sole artistic director, has brought her many years of professional experience and expertise to the company. Her influence and talent are particularly evident in the Company’s wide classical repertoire, such as this season’s performance of Cinderella.

Corpus Christi Ballet offered a subscription season beginning with the 1985–1986 season and developed an association with the Corpus Christi Symphony, and more recently formed the Corpus Christi Ballet Orchestra.

Corpus Christi Ballet is an Honor Company with Regional Dance America and is proud to represent Corpus Christi throughout the Southwest and participate in the Southwest Regional Ballet Festival each year.

Corpus Christi Ballet plays a major part in dance education throughout the city with its premiere and innovative program, balletWorks for KIDS which includes lecture demonstrations, and Children’s Spotlight on Ballet performances at Selena Auditorium featuring highlights of the current public performance for area schools of the Coastal Bend.

For Professional Artist Auditions and other information regarding the upcoming season please message the CCB Facebook page or contact the CCB directly!

Artistic Director: Cristina Munro
Co-Artistic Director and Ballet Mistress: Alexandra Trevino
Board President: Robin Murray

Principal Soloists: Mia Carvalho
Elizabeth Hooper
Heidi Erin Alford
Donovan Reagan