American Ballet Theatre

ABT Studio Company, the junior company of American Ballet Theatre, features rising stars of the ballet world between the ages of 17 and 21. ABT Studio Company prepares these outstanding young dancers, who hail from all over the globe, to enter American Ballet Theatre or other leading ballet companies worldwide. Over 80% of current dancers in American Ballet Theatre are alumni of ABT Studio Company, including most Soloists and Principal Dancers. The highly mobile ABT Studio Company serves as an ambassador for AmericanBallet Theatre by touring to venues large and small. In recent years, ABT StudioCompany has performed in such international destinations as the United Kingdom,Greece, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Mexico and at a wide variety of USperforming arts centers, universities, festivals, and galas. ABT Studio Company dancers perform favorite excerpts from the classical andneoclassical canons alongside inventive contemporary pieces, commissioningtoday’s brightest choreographers to create new ballets on the dancers eachseason. Performances feature a wide variety of styles, offering something foreveryone to enjoy – from ballet newcomers to lifelong fans! Season Sponsored by Community First Credit Union.