American Repertory Ballet Explained

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:

• 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]

External links

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Notes and References

1. News: Dunning, Jennifer . American Repertory Ballet: Strong Women, Lithe Youngsters, Sharp Turns . Audrée Estey's Princeton Ballet School, a precursor to the American Repertory Ballet . . March 27, 2006 . December 19, 2010.
2. Web site: History . American Repertory Ballet . February 26, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120331021524/http://www.americanrepertoryballet.org/ARB/History . March 31, 2012 . dead .
3. Web site: The Stunning Debut of New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. Jennifer. Finn. August 19, 2019. New Jersey Monthly.
4. Web site: Dancers . American Repertory Ballet . February 26, 2012.
5. News: Summer Intensive is held at Princeton Ballet School the official school of the American Repertory Ballet. . The New York Times . Tammy . La Gorce . July 8, 2011.