LEADERSHIP

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

ALLY HELMAN

Ally Helman was born and raised in Southern California where she began dancing at a young age. Her professional training lead her to The School of American Ballet in New York City. Ally danced professionally with New York City Ballet. Ally along with her sister Emily launched Ballet Project OC and the streaming platform Ballet Project TV out of sheer determination in 2019. Since it's inception, Ally has taken on artistic leadership as well as choreographer and dancer roles. Ms. Helman has created over twenty new works for Ballet Project OC and continues to lead the company towards a successful future.

FOUNDER & BALLET MISTRESS

EMILY HELMAN BERRY

Emily Helman was born and raised in Southern California where she began dancing at a young age. Her professional training lead her to The School of American Ballet in New York City. Emily danced professionally with Boston Ballet from 2016-2018. Emily danced with Sarasota Ballet in Florida from 2018-2019. Emily helped launch Ballet Project OC in 2019 with her sister Ally. Emily has performed and choreographed for BPOC. Emily also steps into the role as BPOC's Ballet Mistress.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JON HELMAN

Jon Helman was born and raised in Whiter, California where he eventually studied at DeVry University. Mr. Helman has a degree in Telecommunications Management and has extensive experience in business and managing personnel. Over 30 years of business in Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations, Mr. Helman lends this experience to Ballet Project OC, in addition to providing a custom built streaming platform Ballet Project TV.