Critics across the
country are excited
about IPB:
"marked with
exuberant energy"
Dance Magazine
"Superb freshness
and clarity!"
Los Angeles Times
Voted Best Dance Company by Inland Empire Magazine
"Completely joyous the company sparkled!"
Riverside Press
Enterprise
"Visually stunning"
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
"Top-notch
imaginative sets, gorgeous costumes, memorable characters, artistic choreography, sophisticated
showmanship."
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
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MISSION
Inland Pacific Ballet’s mission is to build and sustain a professional ballet
company of national stature in the Inland Empire of Southern California.
The Company is committed to producing exquisitely staged productions of
full-length classic story ballets as well as presenting the best in contemporary choreography. Through creative marketing and an extensive Educational Outreach Program, Inland Pacific Ballet strives to introduce new audiences to the magic of ballet, and to make the experience more available and accessible to all. The Company is also committed to the nurturing of new talent and provides an
essential training ground for serious young dancers.

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IPB’s pioneering audience development work has resulted in an exponential increase in annual attendance – from 3,000 in 1995 to a current average of 20,000, making the Company the fastest growing arts organization in the region. Inland Pacific Ballet’s performances are an introduction to the arts and live theater for many members of our community.
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