The Ballet Nacional del Sodre is Uruguay's national ballet company, housed at the Auditorio Nacional del Sodre in Montevideo. Under the artistic direction of María Riccetto, the company presents classic and contemporary ballet productions throughout Uruguay and internationally.
The Ballet Nacional del Sodre (BNS) is a classical ballet company based in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is one of the artistic bodies housed at the Auditorio Nacional del Sodre, which was inaugurated in November 2009. The company is directed by María Riccetto and performs in the Auditorio’s two main venues: the Sala Eduardo Fabini, which seats 1,850, and the Sala Hugo Balzo, which accommodates up to 300 spectators. The company’s roster includes principal dancers, soloists, and a corps de ballet.
The BNS presents a repertoire of classical ballets and new works. Its 2026 season includes productions of Swan Lake, Le Corsaire, Coppélia, and The Nutcracker, with some productions created entirely in the Auditorio’s workshops. The company tours nationally, with Swan Lake marking its 15th consecutive national tour. The Escuela Nacional de Danza, created in September 1975, prepares students for professional careers in classical dance. It was the first school in Uruguay to offer free ballet training under state responsibility, and graduates may audition to join the BNS or other companies.
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The Ballet Nacional del Sodre is one of the artistic bodies housed at the Auditorio Nacional del Sodre in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is a professional classical ballet company that is part of the Sodre institutional structure, which also includes the Symphony Orchestra, Youth Orchestra, National Choir, Chamber Ensemble, and Children’s National Choir.
The Ballet Nacional del Sodre is located at Florida s/n esq. Mercedes, Auditorio Nacional del Sodre, Montevideo, Uruguay.
The organization presents staged ballet productions and performances including both classic ballets and new creations. Productions are mounted in the Talleres del Auditorio Nacional and the company performs throughout Uruguay and beyond borders.
The company holds auditions for dancers. Students from the Escuela Nacional de Danza can integrate the Ballet Nacional Sodre through auditions. Audiences can attend performances at the Auditorio Nacional del Sodre.
The organization offers auditions for professional dancers to join the company. The Escuela Nacional de Danza prepares students to join professional classical dance companies, with graduates able to audition for the Ballet Nacional Sodre.
The organization presents ballet performances as part of its seasonal programming. The company performs at the Auditorio Nacional del Sodre in venues including the Sala Eduardo Fabini, Sala Hugo Balzo, and Espacio Anfiteatro, and tours nationally.
Tel: +598 2901 3972. Email for auditions: audiciones@bns.gub.uy. Address: Florida s/n esq. Mercedes, Auditorio Nacional del Sodre, Montevideo, Uruguay.