Founded in 1969, Ballet Concerto was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to make ballet and other forms of dance accessible to audiences of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. As a pioneering cultural institution, Ballet Concerto was the first organization invited by the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) to provide in-school and after-school enrichment programs, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement and arts education. For more than 55 years, Ballet Concerto has remained a cornerstone of the North Texas arts community. Through a combination of professional performances and interactive educational programs, the organization continues to bring high-quality dance instruction and experiences to students in FWISD and audiences across the region. This commitment was recognized in 2019 when Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price officially proclaimed June 22 as "Ballet Concerto 50th Anniversary Day." That same year, Founding Artistic Director Margo Dean was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award by the Arts Council of Fort Worth (now Arts Fort Worth).