Who We Are
About Sawnee Ballet Theatre
Sawnee Ballet Theatre is a distinguished 501(c)(3) nonprofit pre-professional ballet company based in Cumming, Georgia. Founded in 1991, SBT exists to inspire, educate, and enrich the community through high-quality ballet performances, meaningful outreach, and disciplined dance training.
Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and led by Artistic Director Courtney Bromwich, SBT provides dancers with professional-level performance opportunities in an encouraging and artistically rich environment. Each season features signature productions such as The Nutcracker and our Spring Concert, along with repertory works and community appearances.
As a nonprofit organization, we are deeply rooted in our mission to make the performing arts accessible, impactful, and enduring in Forsyth County and beyond.
Have questions or want to get involved? We’d love to hear from you.
Contact us at: info@sawneeballettheatre.org
Our Culture
“At Sawnee Ballet Theatre, we encourage teamwork, accountability, respect, and responsibility—setting each dancer up for personal growth and success that extends far beyond their time at SBT. Our goal is to help dancers thrive by providing targeted training, nurturing individual strengths, and supporting the pursuit of personal goals. We take great pride in allowing each dancer to grow and shine in their own unique way.”
— Courtney Bromwich, Artistic Director
Our Vision
To professionally inspire young artists through excellence in arts education.
Our Mission
Sawnee Ballet Theatre is committed to inspiring the public through high-quality theatre, excellence in dance education, and meaningful community outreach. As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to meeting the needs of our diverse North Georgia community and upholding our reputation as a premier arts organization.
Our History
Founded in 1991 by Artistic Director Joan Kall Stewart, Sawnee Ballet Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pre-professional ballet company based in Cumming, Georgia. Under Ms. Stewart’s creative leadership, SBT quickly earned a reputation for delivering high-quality performances and exceptional dance training in Forsyth County.
Following her retirement in 2016, Courtney Bromwich was appointed Artistic Director. Ms. Bromwich has continued the company’s legacy while expanding its repertoire to include classical ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary works.
Sawnee Ballet Theatre operates out of the studios of Sawnee School of the Arts, formerly known as Sawnee School of Ballet, and proudly produces three major performances each year, including the community favorite: The Nutcracker.
Over the years, SBT has provided countless young dancers with transformative opportunities — many of whom have gone on to train at prestigious programs such as:
The Rock School for Dance Education
North Carolina School of the Arts
Boston Ballet
Bolshoi Ballet
School of American Ballet
American Ballet Theatre
Orlando Ballet
Alumni have earned scholarships to collegiate dance programs at institutions like:
Belhaven University
Joffrey School of Ballet
Kennesaw State University
Point Park University
Brenau University
Several have gone on to dance professionally with companies including Carolina Ballet, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, and Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre.
Sawnee Ballet Theatre remains dedicated to celebrating life through dance — and inspiring the next generation of artists — for years to come.