Tupelo Ballet Inc

Tupelo Ballet Inc is a dance studio in Tupelo, Mississippi, dedicated to fostering interest in classical ballet and other dance forms through professional training and performance opportunities. The studio serves students of all ages and skill levels, offering classes in ballet, jazz, tap, musical theater, hip-hop, pom, contemporary, and creative movement. It also hosts summer programs and maintains the Tupelo Ballet Company, which performs regularly in the North Mississippi region. The organization is a non-profit with a mission to provide high-quality artistic experiences and to support the development of dancers from beginner to advanced levels. It is recognized for its strong community involvement and artistic partnerships, including with the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.

Tupelo Ballet is led by Brooke Desnoes as Artistic Director and Lizzie Tollison as Executive Director, with a team of instructors who emphasize technical excellence and a supportive learning environment. The studio’s faculty includes specialists in ballet, jazz, tap, Pilates, and pre-pointe training, ensuring comprehensive instruction across disciplines. It maintains active affiliations with the Mississippi Center for Nonprofits, the Community Development Foundation, and the Tupelo Arts Council, and is a founding member of the Art Rocks Tupelo Festival. The organization also partners with local institutions and hosts a range of community events and performances.

The studio is located on West Jackson Street, approximately a mile from West Main Street and within a short distance of the Tupelo Post Office, Ballard Park, and Ballard Park Lake. It lies just over a third of a mile from the Natchez Trace Parkway and about seven-tenths of a mile from the Tupelo Regional Airport, placing it in a central, accessible location within the city.

Tupelo Ballet is known for its commitment to artistic excellence, its strong community engagement, and its long-standing presence in North Mississippi. It is recognized for its well-documented online presence, clear mission, and consistent delivery of high-caliber dance education and performances. The studio stands as a leading cultural institution in Tupelo, enriching the city’s artistic landscape through accessible, professional-grade dance programming.