December
3, 2004
American
Ballet Theatre Studio Company Returns Dec. 10–11
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The ABT Studio Company, a small classical company
of 12 young dancers of outstanding potential, returns to Mount
Holyoke for three performances on December 10 and 11. Performances
will take place in Studio Theatre in Kendall Sports and Dance
Complex at 8 pm December 10, and at 2 pm and 8 pm, December 11,
with the program to be announced.
Now celebrating its tenth season, the ABT Studio Company prepares dancers to
enter American Ballet Theatre and provides opportunities for the emergence of
new and established choreographers and composers. Through in-school performances,
lecture-demonstrations, and academic residencies, the ABT Studio Company brings
the excitement of close contact with a professional company into communities
around the country. Last year, the Studio Company performed three sold-out shows
at MHC.
“This is an exciting young company with beautifully trained dancers,” said
Rose Flachs, associate professor of dance. “Last year’s performance
was a huge success. The repertory ranged from a classical
ballet pas de deux to a world-premiere contemporary piece. This
dedicated group of young dancers brings energy, excitement, and passion to the
stage. Magically, each time they perform, the audience is left with a greater
appreciation and love for the art of dance.”
The dancers, ages 16–20, are handpicked from around the world by the artistic
staff of American Ballet Theatre. Studio Company dancers will train in the program
for one or two years before joining American Ballet Theatre’s main company
or other leading national and international professional companies. Dancers also
take part in outreach programs for children and other selected groups, and can
enhance their experience through performance opportunities with American Ballet
Theatre’s main company.
Mount Holyoke gratefully acknowledges the Rosh Foundation Artistic Initiatives
Fund and Robin Chemers Neustein ’75 for supporting the ABT Studio Company
performance at Mount Holyoke.
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