Honolulu, HI

HAWAII BALLET THEATRE FOR YOUTH

EIN 99-0211543

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts Children & youth

Mission

Hawai'i Ballet Theatre is a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing and presenting professional dance for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Its mission is to create performances that inspire and educate, to develop young artists’ full potential, and to enhance the cultural life of the islands.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About HAWAII BALLET THEATRE FOR YOUTH

Hawaii Ballet Theatre for Youth (commonly presented as Hawaii Ballet Theatre) is a Honolulu-based 501(c)(3) arts organization that produces large-scale ballet productions, youth concerts, workshops, and training programs for dancers of all ages. The company fields a diverse repertory and presents community-facing performances—including an annual production of The Nutcracker that has been a long-standing holiday tradition in the islands. In the past 2–3 years HBT has remained active presenting seasonal productions (including Nutcracker runs in 2023 and 2024), offering public master classes and Ballet+ workshops, and partnering with local arts organizations and orchestras while expanding its training programs through HBT Studios. The organization conducts outreach to schools and youth, engages local and guest professional artists, and tours performances on Oʻahu and to the neighbor islands.

Notable achievements

Long-running annual Nutcracker

Maintains a multi-decade annual production of The Nutcracker that regularly features more than a hundred local dancers alongside professional guest artists, serving as a major community arts event and entry point for young performers.

Established HBT Studios

Built a dedicated training and education arm providing classes, masterclasses, youth programming and expanded opportunities for aspiring dancers across ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre and contemporary styles.

Expanded public programs and collaborations

In recent seasons the company has hosted Ballet+ master workshops, partnered with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra for joint presentations, and continued touring and free/low-cost community performances to increase access to dance.

At a glance

Total assets: $318K
Annual revenue: $475K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 99-0211543
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: hawaiiballettheatre.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is listed in public nonprofit databases under EIN 99-0211543.

Rated and profiled by national charity evaluators and nonprofit directories, reflecting public reporting and program transparency.

Local press and longtime audience feedback have praised HBT’s productions—particularly its Nutcracker—for their energy, production values, and contribution to Honolulu’s holiday arts scene.

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