The Company

James Sewell Ballet was founded in New York City by James Sewell and Sally Rouse and brought to Minnesota in 1992. Combining their expertise, vision and chutzpah they envisioned a close-knit company of dance artists willing to both challenge their physical limits and expand their notions about ballet. Nearly two decades later, critically acclaimed JSB performances move and delight audiences across the country. The embodiment of the original vision is a professional company of eight dances performing innovative work that explore the technical boundaries of ballet.

Based in the Twin Cities, James Sewell Ballet studios are located at Hennepin Center for the Arts in Downtown Minneapolis. Annual spring and fall JSB performances are currently presented at The O’Shaughnessy on the campus of Saint Catherine’s University in St. Paul. JSB’s annual cutting edge “Ballet Works” program featuring new works is presented in collaboration with the Southern Theatre in Minneapolis.