Founded in 1976 by the great American ballet pioneer Mary Day and under Septime Webre’s artistic directorship since 1999, The Washington Ballet is an ensemble of powerfully professional athletic classical ballet dancers performing a repertory of new work and creativity. Considered one of the country’s finest ballet companies, The Washington Ballet is recognized nationally and internationally for its high standards, artistic integrity, and unwaver...
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Founded in 1976 by the great American ballet pioneer Mary Day and under Septime Webre’s artistic directorship since 1999, The Washington Ballet is an ensemble of powerfully professional athletic classical ballet dancers performing a repertory of new work and creativity. Considered one of the country’s finest ballet companies, The Washington Ballet is recognized nationally and internationally for its high standards, artistic integrity, and unwavering commitment to presenting the very best in ballet.
Mary Day, the "Grand Dame of Ballet in the Nation's Capital" was a native of Washington. Her vision was to establish in her home city an organization that would be recognized nationally for its standards of quality. The Washington Ballet company and The Washington School of Ballet are the culmination of that vision. In 1944, Mary Day and her mentor Lisa Gardiner established The Washington School of Ballet. In the 1950s, a pre-professional group of dancers trained at the School joined...
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