Beaumont Civic Ballet was founded by Marsha Woody and state chartered as a non-profit education organization with the late Dr. James Bridges as president of the Board in 1971. In 1983, Beaumont Civic Ballet became a member of the Southwestern Regional Ballet Association, now known as Regional Dance America, Southwest and was later promoted to Honor Company status. The Company has grown consistently since that time and is now in its 50th year with over 80 dancers, including junior, senior apprentice, and senior members.