This premier ballet company is based mainly at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. It has been in existence since 1984 and perform three outstanding productions each year. Some of its presentations have included Swan Lake, Giselle and Don Quixote. Their annual production of The Nutcracker is always the highlight of the season. The ballet company has received top honors for artistic and educational achievements. It has also recently opened the Nevada Festival Ballet School.