Incorporated under Provincial Charter in 1992, Ballet Creole was founded by dancer, choreographer and drummer, Patrick Parson.  This non-profit, charitable organization (BN13540 2600) is governed by a seven-member volunteer Board of Directors and is located in the City of Toronto.  As a community-based organization, Ballet Creole is dedicated to the vitalization of traditional and contemporary arts and culture from the African Diaspora, through a fusion of diverse dance and musical influences.  The company consists of a professional ensemble of dancers and musicians providing a culturally dynamic forum for aspiring Black dancers from various ethnic experiences.  Long-established dance forms and myths are used to portray a culture that has survived for hundreds of years in the Americas and the Caribbean.  Using a trademark style of integrating the customary and the contemporary, Ballet Creole explores the power of drums and rhythms as a means of communicating.

A community-based arts organization dedicated to the vitalization of African and Caribbean cultural aesthetics in dance and music. 

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Ballet Creole's Community School has been a favourite of children, youth and adults for many years! Serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, the school has offered drumming and dance classes for people of all ages and ability.

Due to several changes of location, Ballet Creole no longer has a dedicated studio space and community classes have been put on hold.

We are reaching out to you to help us continue to serve our community with a unique and nurturing environment, where everyone with the aspiration to dance can do so in a challenging yet fun and educational setting.

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