The beginning was set on 22 February 1928 on the stage of the Sofia National Opera, when for the first time in Bulgaria was staged an independent ballet spectacle – "Coppélia, or the girl with the enamel eyes" by Léo Delibes.

The choreography was by the founder of the Bulgarian ballet school – Anastas Petrov, a long-time ballet master and first dancer at the Opera at that time. At the premiere he himself performed the role of Franz, while Nadya Vinarova danced the double role of Swanhilda and Coppélia. The conductor was Todor Hadjiev, the sets were by Alexander Milenkov and the costumes by Rayna Rakarova-Nikova. The performances were staged at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre.

The ballet company of the Sofia Opera is the leading company in Bulgaria and enjoys packed halls not only in the country, but also on numerous stages in Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Turkey, Holland, Italy, France, Spain, Denmark, Qatar, Belgium. The audience's warm applause often continues after the curtain falls.

The Sofia Opera Ballet maintains an exceptionally high level, has a huge repertoire and works with internationally renowned choreographers.

In recent years the company has become international with new additions from the UK, Italy, France, Sweden, Moldova and Albania.

From the 2022/2023 season, the artistic director of the Sofia Opera Ballet is the prima ballerina Marta Petkova.

Happy holiday to the Bulgarian ballet!

Happy celebration to all who have connected their lives with dance!