Artistic Director Julie Kent’s long-term vision is to elevate the prominence of the company as world-class ballet company in the nation’s capital by concurrently expanding the size of the company while broadening its repertoire. She has introduced into the repertoire seminal works by George Balanchine, Frederick Ashton, Jerome Robbins, Antony Tudor, Justin Peck and Alexei Ratmansky while embracing the work of emerging choreographers including Clifton Brown, Gemma Bond, and Ethan Stiefel, among others. Her commitment to the development of both the dancer and the art form is fulfilled through presentation of beloved classic 19th-century ballets and landmark 20th-century works while reaffirming a commitment to commissioned works that will contribute to the evolution of ballet and its relevance in our times. TWB’s three-part mission: ensuring excellence in its professional performance company; growing the next generation of dancers through its school, professional training programs, and Studio Company; and serving the community in which it resides through community engagement programs will continue to propel TWB to a more prominent place within the nation’s capital and beyond.

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The Washington Ballet

Karen Shepherd

Wil Johnson

Courtney Oliver

Tiffany Tu

Tammy Hurt

Tamás Krizsa

Liz Coco

Nadia P.

Mario da Silva

Miya Hisaka

Aliya Siegel

Sarah M. Schlehlein

Kayla Deshields

Trinidad Vives

Cece Farha

Kristina D. Palmer

Kirsten Poole

The Education and Training team at The Washington Ballet is responsible for nurturing the next generation of dancers and cultivating an appreciation for ballet within the community. This team oversees various educational programs, from pre-ballet classes for young children to professional training divisions designed for aspiring professionals. They manage campuses, develop curricula, and coordinate performances and community engagement initiatives, all aimed at ensuring high-quality dance education and fostering the growth of both the art form and its practitioners.

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