For over 75 years, American Ballet Theatre (ABT) has been home to the most important figures in classical ballet. Join renowned artists and choreographers from the company for an evening of discussion and dance as highlights of new commissions from the fall 2017 season are performed prior to their premieres. On Sunday evening, October 8, ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky will discuss his new ballet, while the cast led by Principal Dancers Isabella Boylston and Alban Lendorf perform excerpts from the work. On Monday evening, October 9, choreographer Benjamin Millepied will present highlights from his fall season premiere performed by Principal Dancers Misty Copeland, Hee Seo, Devon Teuscher, Herman Cornejo, David Hallberg and Cory Stearns. Both evenings will also feature Elegy Pas de Deux from Liam Scarlett's With a Chance of Rain and excerpts from Christopher Wheeldon's Thirteen Diversions.
Both panels are moderated by John Meehan, Professor of Dance at Vassar College.
10/8 panelists: Alexei Ratmansky, Marina Harss, Isabella Boylston, Alban Lendorf
10/9 panelists: Benjamin Millepied, Marina Harss, Gillian Murphy
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