American Repertory Ballet
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
- ^ a b 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
 - ^ "History". American Repertory Ballet. Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
 - ^ Finn, Jennifer (August 19, 2019). "The Stunning Debut of New Brunswick Performing Arts Center". New Jersey Monthly.
 - ^ "Dancers". American Repertory Ballet. Archived from the original on February 24, 2017. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
 - ^ 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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