Ballet Anyone? ABT Studio Company Comes to Metairie
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents ABT Studio Company
Great news for ballet lovers in Metairie! On Friday, November 10, 2023, The Jefferson Performing Arts Society will present American Ballet Theatre’s junior company at Jefferson Performing Arts Center.
ABT Studio Company is made up of of 12-18 rising stars of the ballet world between the ages of 17 and 21. Nearly 80% of current dancers in American Ballet Theatre are alumni of ABT Studio Company, among them Misty Copeland, Isabella Boylston, and Calvin Royal III.
ABT Studio will present a student lecture and demonstration in the morning and a dynamic mixed-repertoire program in the evening, featuring classical and neoclassical excerpts plus original commissions.
The 7:30 p.m. performance on November 10 is for all ages. Tickets start at $38. The student lecture/demonstration is at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are $10 per student. While all ages are welcome, the demonstation is geared for a teen audience,
To purchase tickets to the public performance, visit www.jpas.org or call 504-885-2000. To arrange for student groups and/or to attend the lecture/demonstration, contact the box office at 504-885-2000 or email boxoffice@jpas.org.