The Eglevsky Ballet was founded in 1961 by Andre Eglevsky, premier danseur of George Balanchine's New York City Ballet. It remains the only professional ballet company on Long Island.  For over four decades, the company has grown and prospered, receiving rave critical reviews under the artistic direction of Edward Villella and Michael Vernon. It has garnered financial support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, the Nassau County Office of Cultural Development, various town councils, as well as corporate sponsors. The Eglevsky Ballet is currently engaged in an exciting transformation under its' current artistic director, Ali Pourfarrokh.