Ballethnic Dance Company (BDC) is a classically trained, culturally diverse professional performing company. Producing innovative performances of artistic excellence, BDC is committed to providing opportunities to those who, in spite of proper ballet training, are often overlooked in the majority of ballet companies because of race and ethnicity. By fusing traditional ballet with the artistic influences of other ethnic dance forms, especially African American, a new and vibrant dance idiom has developed. The company performs both nationally and internationally receiving critical acclaim for its appearances.