Extremely admired by other ballet theatres, the American Ballet Theatre has enticed thousands of people to join its ranks by becoming dancers, taking classes, buying memberships and donating time and money. Catering to every kind of person all over the world, this theatre performs the greatest ballets ever known. Since its launch in 1939, there have been many artistic directors who have kept the tradition of this art form alive, while bringing in modern ideas as well. This fact, along with the perfectly trained and highly talented ballet dancers, explains why this theatre is so loved and nationally recognized.

The most notable contributors to the arts through ballet are, of course, the dancers themselves. The American Ballet Theatre has three levels a ballet dancer can be part of: corps de ballet, soloists and principals, who are typically known as the highest ranking dancers. The most recognizable name in ballet is Mikhail Baryshnikov, a Russian born dancer, choreographer and actor. He performed as a principal ballet dancer at this New York City ballet theatre and was artistic director for ten years. In turn, this theatre company has enhanced New York City purely by existing and making its home here. Every year auditions are held here and all over the country as well. While thousands may audition, only the best of the best are chosen to further enhance this ballet troupe.

The classes at the American Ballet Theatre can range from fun and innovative to extreme training for serious dancers. Ballets performed at this theatre are some of the greatest, traditional stage productions ever created, yet others are brand new, as the company searches for new writers to add to their exemplary list of ballets performed. This not only entices people from all over the world to include a performance to their agenda while in New York City, but in 2000, this company delivered a first time performance in China.

The American Ballet Theatre offers so much, through their beautiful performances and talented dancers. If you would like to become more involved, then visit their website, located at www.abt.org. Anyone from anywhere can purchase a membership or donate their time and/or money. From their site you can also search for jobs and ballet classes, auditions, performances and tickets, as well as locations of participating theatres. With so much to offer and talent beyond compare, it is easy to see why this ballet company has a name sought after by every dancer, choreographer, composer or lover of ballet.

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