BalletX produces original choreography that expands the vocabulary of classical dance for all audiences.

BalletX is a new Philadelphia dance company with an ambitious goal—to redefine ballet and bring it into the new century.  While firmly rooted in rigorous, classical ballet training and technique, BalletX brings a contemporary sensibility to the art form, infusing its work with a new vision of athleticism, emotion and intimacy.

BalletX reflects the daring vision of two gifted dancers and choreographers, Matthew Neenan and Christine Cox.  As longtime dancers with the Pennsylvania Ballet, Matt and Christine were looking for new ways to express their vision of dance.  In 2000, they and two others created Phrenic New Ballet, which quickly won acclaim for its stylish, skillful performances and its dazzling choreography.

In 2005, the artistic directors of Phrenic agreed that they were starting to move in different directions.  United by a shared love for ballet, a professional history at the Pennsylvania Ballet, and a yearning to explore uncharted artistic horizons, Matt and Christine have decided to devote themselves to challenging the classical tradition.  The result is BalletX.

BalletX was selected for inclusion in the Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour Roster. Funding may be available to support performance engagements with presenters in DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, Va, WV and the US Virgin Islands.