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HISTORY ''from their website:'' Founded in 1976 by the great American ballet pioneer Mary Day and under Septime Webre's artistic directorship since 1999, The Washington Ballet is an ensemble of powerfully athletic classical ballet dancers performing a repertory of new work and creativity. Considered one of the country's finest ballet companies, The Washington Ballet is recognized nationally and internationally for its high standards, artistic integrity, and unwavering commitment to presenting the very best in in ballet. The Company presents works by the greatest American choreographers and works by some of the most interesting ballet choreographers working today. The repertory spans the neo-classicism of George Balanchine and the expressionist works of Tudor, to the works of Twyla Tharp and Choo-San Goh, who served for 11 years as resident choreographer and later associate artistic director of the Company, as well as emerging American choreographers such as Trey McIntyre and Lila York. OTHER FACTS The Washington Ballet also may refer to the Washington School of Ballet as they are both under the same roof. The Ballet being the performance portion which has a company of dancers and the school portion which has a staff of teachers. Shirley Maclane before a performance of Cinderella with the Washington School of Ballet was warming up backstage when she broke her ankle. Instead of bowing out, she simply tied the ribbon on her toe shoes tighter and danced the role through. After the show was over, she called for an ambulance. SEE ALSO John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts Official Website |
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