About Us

Plano Metropolitan Ballet (PMB) is a non-profit ballet company in Plano, Texas that performs an original fairy tale ballet every year. Founded in 1987, PMB is under the artistic direction of Cindi Lawrence Hanson, who has led the company since 1998. Dancers train at Gotta Dance studio in Plano.

PMB also performs at many community events and festivals and is the host of the annual Plano Dance Festival (recently renamed Dance Plano!), a showcase of professional dancers from performing companies and studios throughout the Dallas metroplex.

For four consecutive years, and then again in 2023, Plano Metropolitan Ballet has been voted “Best Way to Get Artsy in Plano” by Plano Magazine readers.


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Upcoming Events

Best of Plano 2025 Voting is NOW OPEN

Vote for Plano Metropolitan Ballet as the Best Way to Get Artsy in Plano!

VOTING PERIOD: March 6 – March 26. Contest allows for DAILY voting.
Best of Plano 2025 Voting


March 12 – March 16, 2025: PMB at RDA!

RDA 2025 Dancers with adjudicator


Saturday, April 5, 2025: Dance Plano

Tickets on sale now here!

Showtimes: 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Dance Plano 2025 Flyer


April 5 – April 11, 2025: Plano Arts Week

For more information visit planoartsweek.com!

Plano Arts Week Intro Image





Courtyard Theater
The Courtyard Theater is a 321-seat theater located in historic downtown Plano on 1509 Avenue H (map). With its large stage and spacious lobby, the theater is the home of Plano Metropolitan Ballet’s annual performances and was voted “Best Event Venue” by Plano Magazine readers in 2019.

Downtown Plano holds something for everyone. Unique stores and boutiques line the brick street. In addition to shopping, you can stop for a bite to eat at one of the many eateries.

For more information about Plano, including accommodations, shopping, restaurants, transportation, and other attractions, please go to visitplano.com.

Courtyard Theater, Plano


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