Ballet Austin is one of downtown Austin's major dance and cultural centers, based in the Butler Dance Education Center. The roughly 38,000-square-foot complex brings together the professional ballet company, its academy, training facilities and cultural programs under one roof. It also contains the intimate AustinVentures StudioTheater, a 285-seat performance space designed for smaller productions and events that place audiences close to the performers.
The interior is primarily designed around dance, with professional rehearsal and teaching studios, fitness and Pilates facilities, and spaces used by both professional dancers and Ballet Austin Academy students. The compact StudioTheater creates a close connection between stage and audience, making choreography, movement and fine performance details especially easy to appreciate.
Address: 501 W 3rd St, Austin, Texas, United States. The building stands at the corner of West 3rd Street and San Antonio Street, with public garages and additional parking options available nearby. The entrance is also within easy walking distance of surrounding downtown streets and the Republic Square area. For broader information about getting around Austin and reaching this part of the city, see the city guide below.