Founded in 1969, Houston Ballet is an internationally acclaimed ballet company which is now America's fifth largest. The company is comprised of 61 dancers and has toured extensively to critical praise in Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia, Canada, and in cities throughout the United States. The company's home is the magnificent Wortham Theater Center, a state-of-the-art facility in which the company currently performs over 81 performances seven months out of the year. In February of 2011, Houston Ballet moved into its new Center for Dance located at 601 Preston and connected to The Wortham Theater Center by skybridge. This state-of-the-art facility is the largest center dedicated solely to dance in the U.S. Houston Ballet Academy has an enrollment of 691 students, between the ages of 3 through 60, and more than half of the professional company's dancers have come from the ranks of the academy. read more
Houston Ballet Company Culture
Houston Ballet Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.2/5
Houston Ballet's Overall Culture is rated F
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FExecutive Team
FLeadership
FManager
FRetention
FHouston Ballet CEO
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James D. Nelson
30 /100
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Working at Houston Ballet is rated below average by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. Houston Ballet employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Houston Ballet’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at Houston Ballet was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Houston Ballet
F
Overall Company Culture at Houston Ballet is rated F
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Out of 13 Houston Ballet employee reviews, 27% were positive. The remaining 73% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Houston Ballet improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 27% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 73% |
Positive Reviews From Houston Ballet Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was fine. Nothing too unusual.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Too long ago to really remember.
- What makes you most happy at work?When I finally get to go home.
Constructive Feedback From Houston Ballet Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Poor direction and leadership skills.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Leadership that isn't based on cronyism and fear of reprisal.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Everyone views their coworkers as threats. Nobody really works as a team.
Houston Ballet Company Information
Houston Ballet Mission, Vision & Values
Houston Ballet Mission & Values
Founded in 1969, Houston Ballet is an internationally acclaimed ballet company which is now America's fifth largest. The company is comprised of 61 dancers and has toured extensively to critical praise in Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia, Canada, and in cities throughout the United States. The company's home is the magnificent Wortham Theater Center, a state-of-the-art facility in which the company currently performs over 81 performances seven months out of the year. In February of 2011, Houston Ballet moved into its new Center for Dance located at 601 Preston and connected to The Wortham Theater Center by skybridge. This state-of-the-art facility is the largest center dedicated solely to dance in the U.S. Houston Ballet Academy has an enrollment of 691 students, between the ages of 3 through 60, and more than half of the professional company's dancers have come from the ranks of the academy.
| Headquarter | 601 Preston Street Houston, TX 77002 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.houstonballet.org |
| Tel | (713) 523-6300 |
Houston Ballet Employees
4 employees at Houston Ballet have reviewed Houston Ballet across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 4 Houston Ballet employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Overall, the employees at Houston Ballet are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Houston Ballet - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Houston about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Houston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Houston Ballet KPIs and OKRs
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Houston Ballet CEO & Leadership
Houston Ballet CEO - James D. Nelson
30 /100
James D.’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting James D. in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Houston. James D. Nelson’s employees rank Houston Ballet in the Bottom 5% for Executive Team, in the Bottom 5% for Leadership, and in the Bottom 5% for Manager.
Houston Ballet Leadership
The Houston Ballet Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO James D. Nelson, Managing Director Emeritus CC Conner, and Executive Director James Nelson
James D. Nelson CEO / President
James D. Nelson serves as the CEO / President of Houston Ballet.
CC Conner Managing Director Emeritus
CC Conner serves as the Managing Director Emeritus of Houston Ballet.
James Nelson Executive Director
James Nelson serves as the Executive Director of Houston Ballet.
Houston Ballet Salaries
How much does Houston Ballet pay?
How much do people at Houston Ballet get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Houston Ballet is $87,192, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,298, or $55 per hour.
At Houston Ballet, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $115,298 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $38,069 annually. Average Houston Ballet salaries by department include: Business Development at $101,466, HR at $91,910, Sales at $105,801, and Finance at $71,660. Half of Houston Ballet salaries are above $115,298.
2 employees at Houston Ballet rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings) while 2 employees at Houston Ballet rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $85k | $85k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $111k | $111k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $164k | $164k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $264k | $264k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $342k | $342k | 100th Percentile |
$87,192*
Average Compensation
$115,298*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Houston Ballet Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Houston Ballet
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Houston Ballet
What is Houston Ballet address?
Houston Ballet location is at 601 Preston Street
Who is the CEO of Houston Ballet?
Houston Ballet CEO is James D. Nelson, their score by employees is 30
What is Houston Ballet eNPS?
The eNPS for Houston Ballet is -100
What is the salary for Operations Manager in Houston Ballet?
Operations Manager average salary in the US is 83k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Houston Ballet?
The average salaries for Business Development in Houston Ballet is 101k
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