Profile: American Ballet Theatre

Name: Profile: American Ballet Theatre
Uploaded: 2012-05-17T01:50:43Z
Duration: P679S
Description: American Ballet Theatre opens its 2012 spring season at the Metropolitan Opera House. Few ballet companies equal ABT for its combination of size, scope and history. Recognized as a living national treasure since its founding in 1940, this company has been the home of some of the greatest dancers from all over the world. NYC-ARTS chats with dancers Kevin McKenzie, Julie Kent and David Hallberg.

Clip: Season 2012 Episode 150 | 11m 19s

American Ballet Theatre opens its 2012 spring season at the Metropolitan Opera House. Few ballet companies equal ABT for its combination of size, scope and history. Recognized as a living national treasure since its founding in 1940, this company has been the home of some of the greatest dancers from all over the world. NYC-ARTS chats with dancers Kevin McKenzie, Julie Kent and David Hallberg.

Aired: 05/16/12

Rating: NR

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NYC-ARTS is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS.

Major funding for NYC-ARTS is made possible by The Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Jody and John Arnhold, The Lewis “Sonny” Turner Fund for Dance, The Ambrose Monell Foundation, Elise Jaffe and Jeffrey Brown, Charles and Valerie Diker, The Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, The Elroy and Terry Krumholz Foundation, The Nancy Sidewater Foundation, and Ellen and James S. Marcus. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Additional funding provided by members of THIRTEEN. NYC-ARTS is made possible by Swann Auction Galleries.

Profile: American Ballet Theatre

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