American Ballet Theatre (ABT) - Second Company - ABT Studio Company

890 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
No upcoming auditions for this program
Company affiliated
No education access
Offers stipend
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary, Other
Competitive
Scholarship
In Person

Description

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company seeks to develop the next generation of ballet dancers, choreographers and audiences. The central mission of ABT Studio Company is to prepare its exceptionally promising dancers (ages 17-21) for careers in American Ballet Theatre’s main Company or other leading ballet companies worldwide. ABT Studio Company serves as the crucial vehicle for transitioning from student to professional performer. Nearly 80% of current American Ballet Theatre dancers are alumni of ABT Studio Company, including twelve Principal Dancers and seven Soloists. Each season, ABT Studio Company commissions emerging and/or established choreographers to create new works on Studio Company dancers, serving as a platform for new choreography. ABT Studio Company engages the broadest possible ballet audience by performing classical, neoclassical and contemporary repertoire in a range of venues around the globe.

Sessions

Heart
Session Information
Ages:

17-21

Dates:

Not Provided

Men's Program?

Unknown

Tuition Options
- None Provided

Housing - Unavailable Housing

Session Description

Training Under ABT Studio Company Artistic Director Sascha Radetsky, ABT Studio Company members participate in an extensive schedule of classes and rehearsals. Classes include classical ballet technique, partnering, pointe, character, variations, acting, contemporary, choreography composition, music, Pilates, and strength & conditioning training. Workshops in nutrition, health and wellness, stress management, injury prevention, and other topics are also included in the curriculum. ABT Studio Company dancers train Monday through Saturday at American Ballet Theatre’s studios. Repertory ABT Studio Company dancers work closely with members of ABT’s Artistic Staff and guest faculty to learn ABT repertoire and other masterworks of the classical and neoclassical canons. ABT Studio Company also supports the development of choreographic talent, engaging a wide variety of choreographers to create original pieces on the dancers each season. Performances feature a dynamic mixed program of classical and neoclassical excerpts and new works. Performances & Touring ABT Studio Company dancers share the professionalism and artistry of ABT with wide audiences through touring, residencies, and cultural exchanges, throughout the US and abroad.

Last updated: Aug. 4, 2025