Company Spotlight
American Ballet Theatre
If New York City Ballet is the modernist, American Ballet Theatre is the keeper of the classics. ABT is the company for full-length story ballets like Swan Lake and Giselle, danced by a roster that has long included international superstars. Come here for the tutus, the drama, and the fairy-tale endings.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1939
- Based in
- New York City, New York, United States
- Style
- Classical
- Home venue
- Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center
What American Ballet Theatre is known for
- Full-length classical story ballets
- Swan Lake, Giselle, Don Quixote
- A history of international star dancers
Notable figures
Over its history, American Ballet Theatre has been shaped by dancers and choreographers including Mikhail Baryshnikov, Misty Copeland, Twyla Tharp, Agnes de Mille.
How to see American Ballet Theatre
ABT dances its spring season at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center and tours nationally and internationally.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Ballet Theatre known for?
ABT is best known for grand, full-length classical story ballets and for a roster that has featured many of the world's most famous dancers, from Mikhail Baryshnikov to Misty Copeland.
Where does American Ballet Theatre perform?
ABT's main season is at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in New York City, and it also tours widely.
When was American Ballet Theatre founded?
American Ballet Theatre was founded in 1939 and is based in New York City, United States.
Where is American Ballet Theatre based?
American Ballet Theatre is based in New York City, United States, and performs at Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center.
Who are some notable dancers associated with American Ballet Theatre?
Notable figures connected with American Ballet Theatre include Mikhail Baryshnikov, Misty Copeland, Twyla Tharp, Agnes de Mille.