The Atlantic City Ballet is a 501 c (3) non-profit organization that has been at the forefront of dance and is widely considered the premier ballet company in its area. Founded in 1982, by Phyllis Papa, The Atlantic City Ballet serves as a prime artistic resource to the people of South Jersey. ACB offers access to fully-staged performances by a highly skilled company of professional dancers and educational programs designed to fit the needs of a diverse student population. Their community outreach initiatives encourage appreciation of and participation in the art form. The Atlantic City Ballet honors the diversity of world cultures through the engagement of a multicultural company of professional dancers .