Recently I was talking to someone involved with professional sports regarding agents who asked me if it is common for professional ballet dancers to have agents. I don't know the answer to this but the question left me curious. Are there agents/agencies for ballet dancers? Does anyone know?

SusanB, here is .00001% of my two cents: yes, some do have agents.

I'm sure come evening, you'll have a few more succinct responses!

Yes, Susan, there are agents who handle ballet dancers. Usually they are "stars", or at least principal dancers or soloists from major companies. The agents book them for guest starring roles with galas or regional companies, and sometimes teaching or choreography situatiions as well.