Ballet Indiana Orchestra

Presented by Ballet Indiana
Conductor: Henry Cheng
Where Music and Movement Create Magic
At Ballet Indiana, we believe in creating extraordinary experiences for both our dancers and our audiences.

One of the most unique aspects of our performances is the collaboration with the Ballet Indiana Orchestra and conductor Henry Cheng. This partnership allows our young dancers to perform alongside live, world-class musicians, creating a dynamic and immersive experience that enriches their artistic growth.

​The synergy between the live orchestra and our talented dancers brings every performance to life in a way that recorded music simply cannot, making each show a one-of-a-kind celebration of music and movement.

Conductor - Henry Cheng

Henry Cheng is the newly appointed Music Director of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, beginning with the 2025–2026 season. An internationally recognized conductor and composer, he pairs exacting musical standards with cultural curiosity and community-first leadership. Winner of the Antal Doráti International Conducting Competition and the European Union Conducting Competition, Cheng has led performances across Europe, Asia, and North America with ensembles including the
La Scala Chamber Orchestra and the Tongyeong International Music Festival Ensemble.

Cheng’s projects often reimagine how audiences meet orchestral sound. Classical K-pop bridges BTS and Beethoven to invite new listeners into the canon; Minecraft × In C merges Terry Riley’s minimalism with interactive digital worlds; and collaborations with Justice Desk Africa harness music
for healing, empowerment, and cross-cultural dialogue.

As a composer, Cheng writes and produces interdisciplinary work that fuses sound, movement, and visual storytelling. Developed with dancers, technologists, and visual artists, his performances have appeared at the Berliner Festspiele, Singapore Art Museum, Steirischer Herbst, MMCA Seoul, and
Kaohsiung Performing Arts Center—exploring presence, memory, and transformation across forms and traditions.

Guided by a simple question—How can an orchestra best serve its community?—Cheng’s programming centers partnerships with schools, inclusive audience engagement, and projects that open doors without lowering standards. He studied at Georgia State University, the Eastman School of Music, Indiana University, and the University of the Arts Berlin.
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