Festival Ballet Theatre

Festival Ballet Theatre is Orange County's premier ballet company, founded in 1988 by Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla. Based in Fountain Valley, CA, the non-profit presents over 20 performances annually at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, including classical ballets such as The Nutcracker, Coppélia, and Don Quixote, featuring internationally acclaimed guest artists from companies like American Ballet Theatre, Royal Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet.