American_Repertory_Ballet

American Repertory Ballet

American Repertory Ballet

Non-profit organization in the USA

The American Repertory Ballet (ARB) is an American ballet company based in New Jersey.[1]

The company was founded by Audrée Estey in 1963, as the Princeton Regional Ballet Company. In 1978, it became a professional company and was renamed Princeton Ballet Company. It was named American Repertory Ballet in 1990. The former Garden State Ballet merged with ARB during the 1995–1996 season.[2]

ARB is a founding resident company of the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.[3]

Artistic directors

The company's former directors are:[1]

  • Douglas Martin (2010–2019)
  • Graham Lustig (1999–2010)
  • Septime Webre (1993–1999)
  • Marjorie Mussman (1992–1993)
  • Dermot Burke (1986–1992)
  • Judith Leviton (1982–1986)
  • Audrée Estey (1963–1982)

Dancers

The dancers for the American Repertory Ballet's 2019–2020 season are:[4]

  • Shaye Firer (2011–)
  • Nanako Yamamoto (2013–)
  • Aldeir Monteiro (2016–)
  • Erikka Reenstierna-Cates (2016–)
  • Emily Parker (2016–)
  • Journy Wilkes-Davis (2017–)
  • Ruben Rascon (2018–)
  • Daniel Cooke (2018–)
  • Tanner Bleck (2018–)
  • Ryoko Tanaka (2018–)
  • Annie Johnson (2018–)
  • Marie Tender (2018–)
  • Matanya Solomon (2019–)

Summer Intensive

The Princeton Ballet School's summer intensive, established in 1981, run by Princeton Ballet School director Aydmara Cabrera is an internationally renowned five-week program for young dancers from age 12 through 23 years old.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Dunning, Jennifer (March 27, 2006). "American Repertory Ballet: Strong Women, Lithe Youngsters, Sharp Turns". The New York Times. Retrieved December 19, 2010. Audrée Estey's Princeton Ballet School, a precursor to the American Repertory Ballet
  2. [2]
    "History". American Repertory Ballet. Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
  3. [3]
    Finn, Jennifer (August 19, 2019). "The Stunning Debut of New Brunswick Performing Arts Center". New Jersey Monthly.
  4. [4]
    "Dancers". American Repertory Ballet. Retrieved February 26, 2012.[dead link]
  5. [5]
    La Gorce, Tammy (July 8, 2011). "Summer Intensive is held at Princeton Ballet School the official school of the American Repertory Ballet". The New York Times.


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