A ballet dancer in a red and black tutu, a male performer in a black jacket with gold embroidery, and a female dancer in black with a silver strap, performing a synchronized pose against a plain white background.
A man dressed in a vintage train conductor uniform holding a lantern and a sheet of paper, standing on a stage with purple lighting, with chairs behind him.
A diverse group of ballet dancers and performers on stage, holding hands and bowing. They wear costumes, including tutus, leotards, and formal attire, with a backdrop displaying 'The Children's Book of Joy'.
Two ballet dancers perform on stage, with one dancer holding and supporting the other. The dancer being supported wears a purple tutu and tiara, while the supporting dancer has a purple costume and black boots. Other dancers in similar costumes are visible in the background.
Two ballet dancers, one male and one female, performing a ballet pose against a plain gray background. The female dancer is in front, wearing a purple and gold tutu, while the male dancer supports her from behind, dressed in white tights and a cream-colored costume.
Thank you for an amazing 2025/2026 season!
Welcome to the Children's Ballet of San Antonio
The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio is an authentic ballet company that functions like an independent professional company. Our goal is to inspire young performing artists through the creation and production of high-quality performances that feature San Antonio’s most talented and highly skilled children. Young artists who participate in CBSA productions have the opportunity to work with our Award winning Artistic Director Vanessa Bessler, talented local choreographers, and world renown guest master teachers.
The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio hopes to inspire a passion and love for the performing arts in the San Antonio Community and, especially, for San Antonio’s youth. Through the creation of full-length productions along with the participation in community outreach performances and a variety of local events, CBSA hopes to captivate the imagination of San Antonio and develop young artists who will seek excellence and will lead creative and productive lives!
Board of Directors
President
Doris Slay-Barber
Treasurer
Lesley Remington
Secretary
Tim Bessler, D.Ed.
Board Members
Camille Denton
Frank Morrill
Janette Surrett
Martha Valadez
Zchicel Trevino
CBSA's Founding Board of Directors June 2015-June 2016
William H. Atwell
Dr. Tim Bessler
Hon. Luz Elena Chapa
Camille Denton
Suzanne Petrusch
Daniela Serna
Doris Slay-Barber
AnaPaula Watson
Rad Weaver
