Field Hall Presents: American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
Saturday, March 8 @ 2PM | Donna M. Morris Theater
Field Hall, Gallery and Box Office open @ 10AM (Waterfront Coffee Bar open @ 7AM)
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company brings the rising stars of the ballet world to Field Hall for a stunning showcase of classical, neoclassical, and contemporary work. This performance is an abbreviated 60-minute show designed for families. The family matinee will feature interspersed narration and demonstrations to introduce future fans to the fundamentals of ballet and provide context around the pieces in the performance. Click here for the full 90-minute evening performance.
ABT Studio Company, the junior company of American Ballet Theatre, is made up of 12-18 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. Nearly 80% of current dancers in American Ballet Theatre are alumni of ABT Studio Company, including 8 Soloists and 14 Principal Dancers - among them Misty Copeland, Isabella Boylston, and Calvin Royal III.
ABT Studio Company dancers perform masterworks of the classical and neoclassical canons alongside contemporary works. The group commissions a wide variety of choreographers to create new, custom ballets for the dancers each season, with a special focus on female choreographers.
“From the opening pose and throughout this movement there was passion and professionalism… these performers are the next generation of ballet dancers, blossoming before our eyes.” - BROADWAY WORLD
The Waterfront Coffee Bar at Field Hall will open at 7AM on Saturday, March 8th and will offer food and drink including wine and beer through 4PM. Theater doors will open at 1:30PM for the 2PM performance. This event is an abbreviated matinee designed for families and a perfect introduction to ballet for curious audiences. Seasoned ballet audiences might prefer the uninterrupted 90-minute showcase.
