WHO WE ARE

Azara Ballet is a professional contemporary ballet company based in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to inspiring joy, fostering connection, and promoting mental wellbeing through dance.

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Founded by neurodivergent artists, Azara has become a national example of what ballet can be when artistic excellence and human wellbeing are valued equally. Through inclusive performances, community engagement, and a commitment to authentic representation, we create transformative experiences for dancers and audiences alike.

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Featured by The New York Times and entering our fourth season, Azara Ballet is helping shape a more inclusive future for the art form while enriching the communities we serve.

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The name "Azara" draws inspiration from "Zara Zota," an early name for Sarasota meaning "a place of dancing"—a fitting reflection of the welcoming artistic home we strive to create.