Queens Ballet Collective

Billy Blanken founded Queens Ballet Collective (formerly Sheep Meadow Dance Theatre) in 2016 as a medium for exploring movement through a socially-engaged dance practice. The project creates repertoire emphasizing classical ballet. With exposure to a wide range of movement in his career, Mr. Blanken creates choreography that is theatrical, polished, and classically informed with a contemporary aesthetic. The Collective’s mission is to provide the highest quality in dance performance for all, regardless of socioeconomic background. 

A 501(c)(3) entity based in New York State, Queens Ballet Collective creates original repertoire rooted in classical ballet and enriched through collaboration with musicians, designers, composers, and visual artists.