Building Renovation Begins

Box Office Moves to Temporary Congress Location

August 9, 2006

Ballet Austin announced today the much anticipated start to renovation of its Butler Dance Education Center located at 3rd and San Antonio Streets.  The project will take approximately 9 months to complete with grand opening ceremonies scheduled to take place mid-May 2007.  The project management contract awarded to Harvey-Cleary will bring to fruition the beautiful design of The Bommarito Group with the support of Broaddus and Associates to complete the team. 

When complete the renovation will feature 7 new studios with fully sprung floors, including the 287-seat  AustinVentures StudioTheater. Other areas of interest are the 70-seat Community Board Room and a two-story "wall of windows," giving Austinites a view into the world of dance. The building’s 34,000  total square feet will also house the entire Ballet Austin company including professional dancers, administrative staff and Academy and Box Office operations.

 “We are excited to begin construction,” said Ballet Austin Executive Director Cookie Ruiz. “This project is a significant milestone both for Ballet Austin and the new Arts and Entertainment District. ” 

 Ballet Austin joins a number of important construction projects in a 3-block area.  The AMLI residential tower, the 44 story 360˚ Condominiums and the soon to be renovated Austin Music Hall will surround the new building.  All of these projects in this new urban residential and retail area are scheduled for completion in 2007. 

 Due to the construction, Ballet Austin has moved its Subscriber Services and Box Office operations to a temporary location in the historic IronStone Bank building at 710 Congress.  IronStone Bank, located directly across from The Paramount Theatre, generously donated the use of office space to Ballet Austin for the period of renovation.  All in-person ticket purchases and subscriber exchanges for the 2006/07 season will take place at the IronStone location. 

Ballet Austin Company dancers, Ballet Austin II and all Academy classes will remain in their current facilities at the Guadalupe Firehouse and the Baker Center until May.

New Contact Information

Ballet Austin Box Office and Administrative Center
IronStone Bank Building
710 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Box Office (512) 476-2163
Business Office (512) 476-9151    

Metered parking and 15-minute free parking spots are available close by

Ballet Austin Studio
3002 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78705

Academy & Artistic Staff (512) 476-9051