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Discover Cleveland Ballet, a dynamic and trusted name in American ballet. Founded in 2014 by Gladisa Guadalupe and Michael Krasnyansky, with first performances in 2015, the company has grown into a resident staple of Cleveland's arts scene. Since 2017, Cleveland Ballet has been the resident company of Playhouse Square, bringing professional ballet productions to audiences across Ohio’s Northeast. In 2023, the Balanchine Trust granted rights to Serenade, and the company staged this beloved Balanchine work with a live orchestra for the first time. The same year saw the world premiere of Symphony of Life, featuring a commissioned score by Anna Segal and the creation of the Cleveland Ballet Orchestra. Timour Bourtasenkov took the helm as Artistic Director in 2024, following his role as Director of Repertoire, guiding the company into a vibrant 2025 season.