Margo Dean School of Ballet began over 60 years ago and since then has been a vital part of Fort Worth's cultural life. Many dancers who started in this school have had, and are having, distinguished professional careers in major ballet companies including Ballet West, Royal New Zealand Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Houston Ballet, Ballet de Marseilles in France, San Diego Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Orlando Ballet, and Frankfurt Ballet in Germany. Others have pursued careers on Broadway.