The Ballet Arts Studio was founded in 1982 by Barbara Demaree and Larry Boyette. The first performing ensemble to grow out of the school was the Boulder City Ballet. In 1985, the name was changed to Boulder Ballet Ensemble, and in 1995 the present names Boulder Ballet and Boulder Ballet School were adopted. Our rich history includes bringing classic, contemporary, and uniquely theatrical ballet to venues that range from Estes Park to Highlands Ranch. Boulder Ballet currently performs in Macky Auditorium, the Dairy ARTS Center, Boulder Theater, and outdoor amphitheaters throughout the Denver-metro area for our free summertime Ballet in the Park events.