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American Ballet Theatre

American Ballet Theatre, located at 890 Broadway, New York City, was founded in 1939 by Lucia Chase and Richard Pleasant. It is one of the foremost ballet companies in the world, known for its diverse repertoire that spans classical ballets, neoclassical works, and contemporary pieces. The company has a rich history of collaborations with leading choreographers and composers. American Ballet Theatre has toured extensively, bringing its performances to global audiences. It is celebrated for its artistic excellence and commitment to dance education. Read more about and Dance.

A male dancer wearing loose, two-toned pants and a draped top performs a solo on a dark stage with one arm extended dramatically forward.

At 85 Years Old, American Ballet Theatre Has Never Looked Better

ABT's latest season brings 15 ballets to the stage, including a world premiere, several company premieres and a well-curated sampling of its expansive repertory from the past 85 years.
By Caedra Scott-Flaherty

Misty Copeland Takes a Bow at the American Ballet Theatre Gala

Any gala hosted by American Ballet Theatre is bound to be wonderful, but the company’s 85th anniversary fete was an especially splendid—and meaningful—affair.
By Mya Ward
An ethereal ballet duet: A ballerina in a white romantic tutu balances en pointe in arabesque behind a male dancer kneeling with his hand on his chest, as a line of dancers dressed as Wilis stands behind them in shadow—depicting a scene from act two of Giselle.

In Southern California, Skylar Brandt and Herman Cornejo Are Bringing Fresh Depth to ABT’s ‘Giselle’

Brandt’s breakout turn in the titular role came with little notice and only one rehearsal, yet it marked the beginning of her rise to principal dancer.
By Jordan Riefe
A male dancer in a yellow blouse and orange striped vest vaults in a split leap while on-stage folk musicians play for the festive Bohemia scene of The Winter’s Tale.

ABT’s Summer Season Brings ‘The Winter’s Tale’ to the Met

By Caedra Scott-Flaherty

Gray Skies and Grand Jetés: ABT’s Spring Gala Celebrated 85 Years in Style

By Christa Terry

Sarah Hoover’s Fierce Rewrite of the Motherhood Myth

By Merin Curotto

The Essentials With ABT’s Isabella Boylston: Book Club, Dior Lip Oil and Swan Lake

By Marissa DeSantis
A duo of ballet dancers

ABT’s Summer Season Explores Great Works of Literature in Dance

By Caedra Scott-Flaherty

Inside American Ballet Theatre’s Chic Spring Gala

By Marissa DeSantis
American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala - Inside

Inside American Ballet Theatre’s Star-Studded Fall Gala

By Marissa DeSantis

American Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Fall Season Brings Together Classical and Contemporary

By Caedra Scott-Flaherty

A New Book Explores How the ‘Boy from Kyiv’ Became One of Ballet’s Most In-Demand Choreographers

By Sophie Bress
A trio of dancers perform on stage with a folding fan

BAANDing Together in Dance: A Very New York Story

By Caedra Scott-Flaherty
A duo of ballet dancers, one dipping the other

Why ABT’s ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ Became Summer’s Hottest Ticket

By Juliet Izon
American Ballet Theatre June Gala

ABT’s Star Supporters Turn Out for ‘Like Water for Chocolate’

By Marissa DeSantis

American Ballet Theatre’s Summer of Love

By Caedra Scott-Flaherty

Spring Opera and Dance Preview: 12 Reasons To Jump And Sing

By David Cote

‘Swan Lake’ Is Floating Across the Nation With Various Productions

By Charlotte Barnett

The Boys at the Barre: Ballet Reckons with Gender Equity and Power

By Emilie Murphy

Ballet Companies Keep ‘The Nutcracker’ Alive With Streaming and Outdoor Performances

By Charlotte Barnett
Ballet and Opera Steaming in Fall 2020.

Unmissable Ballet and Opera Streaming in Fall 2020

By Charlotte Barnett

Is Instagram Now a Ballet Dancer’s Best Pathway to Fame?

By Charlotte Barnett

ABT Celebrates Everybody’s Favorite, the Dynamic Herman Cornejo

By Robert Gottlieb

Herman Cornejo Reflects on His 20 Years at American Ballet Theatre

By Billy McEntee
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