American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is one of the greatest dance companies in the world, revered as a living national treasure since its founding in 1939 and dedicated to preserving and extending the great legacy of classical dance. ABT is headquartered in New York City and annually tours the U.S. and around the world.

American Ballet Theatre is considered one of the greatest dance companies in the world, revered as a living national treasure since its founding in 1939. Few ballet companies rival ABT in size, scope, and outreach.

View our Master Calendar to see the full schedule of events at American Ballet Theatre (ABT), ranging from world-class performances to member and audience events, training and community engagement programs.

Jul 18, 2024 · NEW YORK, NY – American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Fall season was announced today by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. The season will run from October 16–November 3 at the David H. Koch Theater and will feature four programs: Innovation Past and Present, Choreographers of the 20th and 21st Centuries, Signature Works, and Helen Pickett’s full ...

Running Time: 145 minutes Of all the great classics performed by ABT today, Swan Lake remains the quintessential ballet. Featuring the unforgettable corps de ballet moving in magical unison as the majestic, glimmering swans, this romantic fable of dreamlike transformation, set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, inspires awe and wonder.

Apr 8, 2024 · Headquartered in New York City, ABT is the only cultural institution of its size and stature to extensively tour, enchanting audiences for eight decades in 50 U.S. states, 45 countries, and over 480 cities worldwide.

Dec 12, 2024 · NEW YORK, NY – American Ballet Theatre will celebrate its 85 th anniversary at the Metropolitan Opera House during its six week Summer season, running June 10 – July 19, as announced today by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe.

Apr 17, 2023 · NEW YORK, NY – American Ballet Theatre returns to the Metropolitan Opera House with four stories of love for its 2023 Summer season, June 22–July 22. The season will feature the New York Premiere of two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate, as well as full-length classics Giselle, Swan Lake, and Romeo ...

As America’s National Ballet Company®, American Ballet Theatre has earned a reputation for both the diversity and quality of its touring productions. ABT has toured the most of any ballet company, having performed in 50 U.S. states, 45 countries, and over 480 cities worldwide.

Our dancers are the heart of American Ballet Theatre. Explore their biographies and performance photos; learn more about their repertoire with ABT, career milestones and quotes.