AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE 2018 ANNUAL REPORT | 1
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE
2018 ANNUAL REPORT
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BOARD OF GOVERNING TRUSTEESAs of December 31, 2018
Lucia Chase and Oliver Smith, FoundersJacqueline Kennedy Onassis (1929-1994), Honorary Chairman Emerita
OFFICERSAndrew F. Barth, Chairman Sharon Patrick, Martin Sosnoff, Vice ChairmenBrian J. Heidtke, President Nancy Havens-Hasty, Treasurer Melissa A. Smith, Secretary
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEAndrew F. Barth, ChairmanBrian J. Heidtke, PresidentSharon Patrick, Vice Chair Stewart R. Smith, Chair, Audit CommitteeMelissa A. Smith, Co-Chair, Development Committee;
Chair, Strategic Planning CommitteeSarah Arison, Co-Chair, Development Committee;
Co-Chair, Education CommitteeKaren C. Phillips, Co-Chair, Education CommitteeValentino D. Carlotti, Co-Chair, Finance CommitteeNancy Havens-Hasty, Co-Chair, Finance CommitteeMartin Sosnoff, Co-Chair, Investment CommitteeDouglas C. Wurth, Co-Chair, Investment CommitteeReynold Levy, Chair, Nominating CommitteeLisa Smith Cashin, Member-at-LargeBeth Chartoff Spector, Member-at-Large
CHAIRMEN EMERITIDonald M. Kendall Melville Straus Charles H. Dyson Stephen J. Friedman Peter T. Joseph Hamilton E. James Lewis S. Ranieri Edward A. Fox Donald Kramer
HONORARY TRUSTEESMildred C. Brinn Ricki Gail Conway Deborah, Lady MacMillan Robin Chemers Neustein Anne M. TatlockBlaine TrumpNancy Zeckendorf
TABLE OF CONTENTSBoard of Governing Trustees 2
Mission Statement 3
Letter from Leadership 5
Company 6
ABT Orchestra 9
Performances 10
Dancer and Teacher Training Programs 20
Community Engagement and Outreach 26
ABT Women’s Movement 32
Special Events 34
Financial Report 40
ABT Staff 42
Donors and Sponsors 45
Hee Seo in Other Dances. Photo: Erina Baiano.
TRUSTEESLinda Allard Kara Medoff Barnett Francesca Macartney Beale Hamish BowlesAudre D. Carlin Carrie Gaiser Casey Amy R. Churgin Susan FeinsteinChristina Fish* Sonia Florian Pamela Ford William J. GillespieSheila Grant James Hexter* Yongsoo Huh* Henry P. JohnsonWendy Evans Joseph Christian Keesee Shari Loeffler*
Paula MahoneyNancy McCormick Kevin McKenzie Kara Moore*
Ruth NewmanHoward S. Paley Anka K. Palitz David Rabkin* Kathryn Raphael* Matthew Rubel Jonathan Schiller Jenna Segal* Sutton StrackeJohn L. Warden, Esq. Joseph A. Wilson Douglas C. Wurth
*Joined in 2018
MISSION | 3
How did we serve this bold mission in 2018?
We created: ABT commissioned five world premieres in 2018: Harlequinade, AFTERITE, Praedicere, Dream within a Dream (deferred), and Garden Blue. These new works were created by MacArthur Geniuses Alexei Ratmansky and Michelle Dorrance, trailblazer Wayne McGregor, and 20-year ABT collaborator Jessica Lang.
We presented: ABT brought epic ballet theatre from Lincoln, Nebraska to Hong Kong, and from Detroit to Singapore. We also brought communities together in Washington, DC, Chicago, Orange County, and Los Angeles to celebrate the dynamism, diversity, and excellence of the ABT dancers.
We preserved: Alexei Ratmansky’s faithful recreation of Marius Petipa’s Harlequinade, created in 1900 and rarely seen since the 1920s, was an important historical exploration for a modern master. A co-production with the Australian Ballet, Harlequinade involved almost 40 students from the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School and challenged the ABT dancers to engage in storytelling from another era.
We extended: Wayne McGregor introduced the dancers to a daring new choreographic process and a unique, kinetic movement vocabulary, Michelle Dorrance asked the dancers to explore complex percussive sound, and Jessica Lang introduced large sculptural objects for the dancers to navigate and manipulate. In addition, the ABT Studio Company engaged Claudia Schreier, Stefanie Batten Bland,
and Gemma Bond, and Pam Tanowitz conducted a 2-week workshop in ABT studios. The engagement of female choreographers is propelled by the ABT Women’s Movement, our institutional commitment to elevating women in creative leadership positions.
We also introduced ABT Incubator, directed by David Hallberg, to offer emerging choreographers the opportunity to work with ABT dancers, and to allow ABT dancers the opportunity to participate in the creative process. Of the five choreographers selected for the inaugural year, three were ABT dancers developing new works with their peers and colleagues.
We provided educational programming of the highest quality: The ABT talent pipeline is robust and thriving. In 2018, four students from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School were promoted to the Studio Company, nine Studio Company members were promoted to Apprentice, and seven apprentices joined the Corps de Ballet. Almost 1,500 students participated in ABT Summer Intensives in five cities, receiving the wisdom of ABT’s extraordinary teaching faculty and pursuing their dreams of one day dancing with American Ballet Theatre. In addition, nearly 5,000 students from NYC public schools attended free, narrated performances, and students at 15 NYC public schools were served through the ABT at School Residency Program.
We inspired the widest possible audience, and we continue to reach still wider: ABT kicked off multi-year partnerships with Duke University in Durham, NC and with the Auditorium
Theatre in Chicago. In addition to our popular ABTKids program for children and families, which we offered to sold-out crowds in New York and Chicago, we introduced a Fall Family Matinee, which included ballet-themed trick-or-treating for children attending the performance in their Halloween costumes. And beyond the world’s great stages on land, we partnered with Celebrity Cruises to bring ABT dancers to new audiences on ships around the world. Our social media following is robust and growing, and we continue to seek opportunities to amplify our dancers’ stories, in non-traditional performance venues, in conversation and conference settings, and on digital platforms.
As we raise our sights and our aspirations, we are strengthening the Board, the Staff, and the fan base for America’s National Ballet Company. In 2018, we began a multi-year process focused on fostering increased Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at ABT and in ballet. Our focused commitment to DEI is essential to ABT’s continued excellence and resonance. We are actively deepening our commitment to DEI to reflect the diversity of America on our stages and in our training programs, in our audiences, and behind the scenes in our leadership ranks. In all of this work, we seek to forge community cohesion and shared experiences through the dynamism and power of world class dance.
Ballet is a collaborative art form. As a result, we extend our gratitude and our admiration to all of our artists, our colleagues, our partners, and our friends around the world. For your courage. For your energy. For your generosity of spirit.
LET TER The mission of American Ballet Theatre is to create, to present, to preserve, and to extend the great repertoire of classical dancing, through exciting performances and educational programming of the highest quality, presented to the widest possible audience..
Gillian Murphy and David Hallberg in Other Dances Photo: Gene Schiavone.
Sincerely,
Kevin McKenzieArtistic Director
Kara Medoff BarnettExecutive Director
Andrew F. BarthChairman of the Board
Brian J. HeidtkePresident of the Board
from the Artistic Director, Executive Director, Chairman of the Board and President of the Board
LETTER | 5
COMPANY PROMOTIONS COMPANY
NEW CORPS DE BALLET
Sierra ArmstrongZimmi Coker Luigi CrispinoSimon HokeAndrii IshchukVirginia LensiFangqi LiJoão MenegussiJavier Rivet
NEW APPRENTICES
Jacob ClericoJarod CurleyMichael de la Nuez Léa FleytouxAbbey MarrisonIngrid Thoms
PRINCIPALS
Stella AbreraRoberto BolleIsabella Boylston Misty Copeland Herman Cornejo David Hallberg Sarah Lane Alban Lendorf Gillian Murphy Hee Seo Christine Shevchenko Daniil Simkin Cory Stearns Devon Teuscher James Whiteside
SOLOISTS
Skylar BrandtZhong-Jing FangThomas Forster Joseph Gorak Alexandre Hammoudi Blaine HovenCatherine HurlinLuciana Paris
Calvin Royal III Arron Scott Cassandra TrenaryKatherine WilliamsRoman Zhurbin
CORPS DE BALLET
Alexei Agoudine Joo Won Ahn Mai Aihara Nastia AlexandrovaSierra Armstrong Alexandra Basmagy Hanna Bass Aran Bell Gemma Bond Lauren Bonfiglio Kathryn BorenZimmi CokerLuigi Crispino Claire Davison Brittany DeGrofft Scout Forsythe Patrick Frenette April Giangeruso Carlos Gonzalez
Breanne Granlund Kiely Groenewegen Melanie Hamrick Sung Woo Han Courtlyn HansonEmily HayesSimon Hoke Connor HollowayAndrii Ishchuk Anabel Katsnelson Jonathan KleinErica LallCourtney LavineVirginia LensiFangqi LiCarolyn Lippert Isadora Loyola Xuelan Lu Duncan Lyle Tyler Maloney Hannah Marshall Betsy McBride Cameron McCuneJoão Menegussi Kaho Ogawa Gary Pogossian Lauren PostWanyue Qiao Luis Ribagorda
Rachel RichardsonJavier Rivet Jose Sebastian Gabe Stone Shayer Courtney Shealy Kento Sumitani Nathan Vendt Paulina Waski Marshall Whiteley Stephanie Williams Remy Young Jin Zhang
APPRENTICES
Jacob ClericoJarod CurleyMichael de la Nuez Léa FleytouxAbbey MarrisonIngrid Thoms
In 2018, ABT promoted the following dancers within the Company
NEW SOLOISTS
Zhong-Jing Fang Catherine Hurlin Katherine Williams
As of December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2018.
Sarah Lane in Giselle. Photo: Kalid Al-Busaidi.
Scene from Dream within a Dream (deferred). Photo: Marty Sohl.
COMPANY | 76 | COMPANY PROMOTIONS
ABT ORCHE STRA
FIRST VIOLIN
Robin Zeh, Acting ConcertmasterRobin BushmanJane Chung Lilit Gampel Joanna Jenner Ellen PayneRagga Petursdottir Dorothy StrahlSander Strenger Carol Zeavin
SECOND VIOLIN
Martha Caplin, PrincipalLorra Baylis Ann Gillette Michael Gillette Elizabeth Kleinman Lucy Morganstern Richard Rood Deborah Wong
VIOLA
Shmuel Katz, PrincipalSarah Adams Ronald CarboneDanielle FarinaOlivia KoppellNardo Poy
CELLO
Jonathan Spitz, PrincipalScott Ballantyne Maureen Hynes Sarah Seiver Ellen Westermann Mariko Wyrick
DOUBLE-BASS
Lewis Paer, PrincipalBradley Aikman Charles Urbont Jack Wenger
FLUTE
Judith Mendenhal, PrincipalDiva Goodfriend-Koven
PICCOLO
Karen Purpura
OBOE
Matthew Dine, PrincipalRoni Gal-Ed English HornEllen Katz-Willner
CLARINET
Jon Manasse, PrincipalShari HoffmanDavid Gould Bass Clarinet
BASSOON
Marc Goldberg, PrincipalCynde Lverson
HORN
Larry Dibello, Co-PrincipalZohar Schondorf, Co-PrincipalRandal Ulmer
TRUMPET
Carl Albach, PrincipalKenneth DeCarlo Rich Clymer John Sheppard
TROMBONE
Clifford Hynes, PrincipalTom HutchinsonKyle Mendeguchia, Bass Trombone
TUBA
Morris Kainuma, Principal
HARP
Barbara Allen, Principal
PERCUSSION
Fred Eckler, PrincipalAndrew Bowman Daniel Haskins David Wilson
PIANO/KEYBOARD
Barbara Bilach, Principal
LIBRARIAN
David Carp
ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER
Mathew Dine
Ormsby Wilkins Music Director
Charles Barker Principal Conductor
David LaMarche Conductor and Music Administrator
CONDUCTORS
Isabella Boylston and Blaine Hoven in Songs of Bukovina. Photo: Rosalie O’Connor.
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PERFORMANCESIn 2018, American Ballet Theatre created 5 World Premieres, performed 8 full-length ballets, and offered audiences 13 one-act ballets in mixed repertory programs. With 124 performances in the U.S, and around the world, American Ballet Theatre reached approximately 300,000 audience members globally.
Scene from Harlequinade. Photo: Doug Gifford.
PERFORMANCES | 1110 | PERFORMANCES
2018 WORLD PREMIERE S
Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky brought this lost classic to life with a bold new staging, inspired by the archival notes of Marius Petipa. Audiences reveled in pure comedic joy as Harlequin fights for his true love, Columbine, against her father’s wishes. Full of madcap humor and delightful dancing, this tribute to the Italian commedia dell’arte tradition is a visual treat for the whole family.
The World Premiere of Harlequinade was the centerpiece of ABT’s 2018 Spring Season with eight performances at the Metropolitan Opera House, followed by five performances at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California, and seven performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.
Choreography by Marius Petipa Staging and Additional Choreography by Alexei RatmanskyAssisted by Tatiana RatmanskyMusic by Riccardo DrigoScenic and Costume Design by Robert PerdziolaLighting by Brad Fields
Leadership support for Harlequinade, part of The Ratmansky Project, has been generously provided by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and The Marjorie S. Isaac/Irving H. Isaac Fund.
Choreography by Michelle Dorrance Music by Dawn of Midi (“lo”, “Moon”)Lighting by Brad Fields
Praedicere is generously supported through an endowed gift from the Toni and Martin Sosnoff New Works Fund.
Above: Devon Teuscher and Calvin Royal II in Praedicere. Photo: Marty Sohl.
Choreography by Michelle Dorrance Music by Duke EllingtonCostumes by Linda ChoLighting by Brad Fields
Leadership support for Dream within a Dream (deferred) has been generously provided by Denise Littlefield Sobel and the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. Additional support provided by Mark Casey and Carrie Gaiser Casey, Margee and John Falk, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and Elizabeth Yntema, and through an endowed gift from the Toni and Martin Sosnoff New Works Fund.
Above: Scene from Dream within a Dream (deferred). Photo: Marty Sohl.
Choreography by Wayne McGregor Music by Igor StravinskySets and Costumes by Vicki MortimerLighting by Lucy CarterVideo Design by Ravi Deepres
Leadership support for AFTERITE has been provided by The Leila and Mickey Straus Family Foundation. Additional support from The Toni and Martin Sosnoff New Works Fund.
Above: Scene from AFTERITE. Photo: Marty Sohl.
Choreography by Jessica LangMusic by Antonín DvořákSets and Costumes by Sarah CrownerLighting by Nicole Pearce Leadership support for Garden Blue has been generously provided by Denise Littlefield Sobel and the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. Additional support provided by Mark Casey and Carrie Gaiser Casey, Margee and John Falk, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Elizabeth Yntema, and through an endowed gift from the Toni and Martin Sosnoff New Works Fund.
Above: Christine Shevchenko, Blaine Hoven, Aran Bell, and Joo Won Ahn in Garden Blue. Photo: Rosalie O’Connor.
HARLEQUINADEPRAEDICERE
DREAM WITHIN A DREAM (DEFERRED)
AFTERITE
GARDEN BLUE
“... a deft and caring combination of engaging pantomimic gesture and demanding ballet dancing …an intriguing look at ballet theatrics of the past”
—The Wall Street Journal, June 6, 2018
“The gestures dance; the dances tell stories.”
—The New York Times, May 29, 2018
“...The uplifting Harlequinade was a feast of colors and whimsy; Michelle Dorrance’s Praedicere was an impressive feat of creativity and athleticism ... and AFTERITE, a bleak,
powerful tale of survival...shook the audience to its core.”
—Forbes, May 22, 2018
Scene from Harlequinade. Photo: Doug Gifford.
PERFORMANCES | 1312 | PERFORMANCES
2018 PERFORMANCE S AT A GL ANCE
2018 SPRING SE A SONThe Metropolitan Opera House | New York, NY
JAN 30 – FEB 4The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, D.C.
2 performances of mixed repertory programs
5 performances of Whipped Cream
FEB 8 – 11Detroit Opera House Detroit, MI
5 performances of Romeo and Juliet
FEB 16 – 17Lied Center for the Performing Arts Lincoln, NE1 ABTKids matinee performance of Firebird
2 performances of mixed repertory programs
FEB 21 – 25 Harris Theater Chicago, IL
5 performances of mixed repertory programs
1 ABTKids performance
MAR 15 –18Esplanade Singapore
5 performances of Swan Lake
M A R 2 2 – 2 5Hong Kong Cultural Center Hong Kong
7 performances of Whipped Cream
M A Y 1 4 – J U L 7
Metropolitan Opera House New York, NY
63 performances:
8 performances of Giselle
8 performances of mixed repertory programs
7 performances of La Bayadère
8 performances of Harlequinade
8 performances of Romeo and Juliet
8 performances of Swan Lake
8 performances of Don Quixote
8 performances of Whipped Cream
J U L 1 3 – 1 5Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Los Angeles, CA
3 performances of La Bayadère
O C T 1 7 – 2 8David H. Koch Theater New York, NY
13 performances of mixed repertory programs
D E C 1 3 – 2 3Segerstrom Center for the Arts Orange County, CA
13 performances of The Nutcracker
Breanne Granlund in Praedicere. Photo: Marty Sohl.
PRAEDICERE (WORLD PREMIERE)
GISELLE
Choreography by Michelle Dorrance Music by Dawn of Midi (“lo”, “Moon”)Lighting by Brad Fields
Left: Devon Teuscher, Gillian Murphy, Arron Scott, and Calvin Royal III in Praedicere.
Photo: Marty Sohl.
Choreography after Jean Corelli, Jules Perrot and Marius PetipaStaged by Kevin McKenzieMusic by Adolphe AdamScenery by Gianni GuarantaCostumes by Anna Anni
Lighting by Jennifer Tipton
ABT’s performances of Giselle are generously supported through an endowed gift from Sharon Patrick.
Left: Katie Williams in Giselle. Photo: Rosalie O’Connor.
FIREBIRD AFTERITE (WORLD PREMIERE)
Choreography by Alexei RatmanskyMusic by Igor StravinskyScenery by Simon PastukhCostumes by Galina SolovyevaLighting by Brad FieldsProjections by Wendall K. Harrington
Choreography by Wayne McGregorMusic by Igor StravinskySets and Costumes by Vicki MortimerLighting by Lucy CarterVideo Design by Ravi DeepresLeft: Scene from AFTERITE. Photo: Marty Sohl.
Our deep gratitude to all funders of The Ratmansky Project for their generous support. For a detailed listing please see page 46.
Scene from Firebird. Photo: Gene Schiavone. PERFORMANCES | 1514 | PERFORMANCES
2018 SPRING SE A SONThe Metropolitan Opera House | New York, NY
2018 SPRING SE A SONThe Metropolitan Opera House | New York, NY
LA BAYADÈRE SWAN LAKE
HARLEQUINADE (WORLD PREMIERE) DON QUIXOTE
ROMEO AND JULIET WHIPPED CREAM
Choreography by Natalia Makarova after Marius PetipaMusic by Ludwig MinkusScenery by Pier Luigi SamaritaniCostumes by Theoni V. AldredgeLighting by Toshiro Ogawa
ABT’s production of La Bayadère is generously sponsored by an endowed gift from Drs. Phil and Marjorie Gerdine.
Left: Joseph Gorak in La Bayadère. Photo: Marty Sohl.
Choreography by Kevin McKenzie after Marius Petipa and Lev IvanovMusic by Peter Ilyitch TchaikovskyScenery and Costumes by Zack BrownLighting by Duane Schuler
This Swan Lake production has been generously underwritten by R. Chemers Neustein.
Left: Gillian Murphy and David Hallberg in Swan Lake. Photo: Gene Schiavone.
Choreography by Marius Petipa Staging and Additional Choreography by Alexei RatmanskyAssisted by Tatiana RatmanskyMusic by Riccardo DrigoScenic and Costume Design by Robert PerdziolaLighting by Brad Fields
Left: Cassandra Trenary and Tyler Maloney in Harlequinade. Photo: Doug Gifford.
Choreography after Marius Petipa and Alexander GorskyStaged by Kevin McKenzie and Susan JonesMusic by Ludwig MinkusScenery and Costumes by Santo LoquastoLighting by Natasha Katz
Don Quixote is generously support through an endowed gift from Anka K. Palitz, in memory of Clarence Y. Palitz, Jr.
Left: Calvin Royal III in Don Quixote. Photo: Rosalie O’Connor.
Choreography by Sir Kenneth MacMillanMusic by Sergei ProkofievStaged by Julie LincolnScenery and Costumes by Nicholas GeorgiadisLighting by Thomas R. Skelton American Ballet Theatre’s performances of Romeo and Juliet are generously underwritten through an endowed gift from Ali and Monica Wambold.
Left: Stella Abrera and James Whiteside in Romeo and Juliet. Photo: John Grigaitis.
Choreography by Alexei RatmanskyMusic by Richard StraussScenery and Costumes by Mark RydenLighting by Brad Fields
Left: Scene from Whipped Cream. Photo: Gene Schiavone.
PERFORMANCES | 1716 | PERFORMANCES
2018 FALL SE A SONThe Metropolitan Opera House | New York, NY
Cassandra Trenary and Herman Cornejo in In the Upper Room. Photo: Marty Sohl.
LE JEUNE
Choreography by Lauren Lovette Music by Eric WhitacreCostumes Concept by Lauren LovetteLeadership support for Le Jeune has been generously provided by Denise Littlefield Sobel and the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. Additional support provided by Mark Casey and Carrie Gaiser Casey, Margee and John Falk, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and Elizabeth Yntema.
DREAM WITHIN A DREAM (DEFERRED) (WORLD PREMIERE)
Choreography by Michelle DorranceMusic by Duke EllingtonCostumes by Linda ChoLighting by Brad Fields
IN THE UPPER ROOM
Choreography by Twyla TharpMusic by Philip GlassCostumes by Norma KamaliLighting by Jennifer Tipton
SYMPHONIE CONCERTANTE
Choreography by George BalanchineMusic by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartCostumes by Theoni V. AldredgeLighting by David K.H. ElliotSymphonie Concertante is generously supported through and endowed gift from the Toni and Marin Sosnoff New Works Fund.
FANCY FREE
Choreography by Jerome RobbinsMusic by Leonard BernsteinScenery by Oliver SmithCostumes by Kermit LoveRevival Lighting by Jennifer TiptonAfter Original by Nananne PorcherFancy Free is generously underwritten by an endowed gift from Avery and Andrew F. Barth, in honor of Laima and Rudolf Barth.
SONGS OF BUKOVINA
Choreography by Alexei RatmanskyMusic by Leonid DesyatnikovCostumes by Moritz JungeLighting by Brad Fields
GARDEN BLUE (WORLD PREMIERE)
Choreography by Jessica LangMusic by Antonín DvorákSets and Costumes by Sarah CrownerLighting by Nicole Pearce
OTHER DANCES
Choreography by Jerome RobbinsMusic by Frédéric ChopinCostumes by Santo LoquastoLighting by Nananne Porcher
AFTERITE
Choreography by Wayne McGregor Music by Igor StravinskySets and Costumes by Vicki MortimerLighting by Lucy CarterVideo Design by Ravi DeepresOur deep gratitude to all funders of The Ratmansky Project for their generous support. For a detailed listing please see page 46.
PERFORMANCES | 19
DANCER & TEACHER TRAINING
PROGRAMS
Photo: Rosalie O’Connor.
DANCER & TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS | 21
ABT STUDIO COMPANY ABT JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONA SSIS SCHOOL
Artistic Director Sascha Radetsky
Managing Director Claire Florian
ABT Studio Company is a classical ensemble of twelve dancers (ages 16 -20) with outstanding potential. During 2018, a total of twenty-one dancers trained and performed as a part of ABT’s Studio Company representing six different countries and ten U.S. states. The dancers premiered five new works and performed thirty-two times across five states and three countries. In 2018, nine Studio Company dancers were promoted to Company Apprentice with ABT’s Main Company, and six dancers from the 2017-2018 season were invited back for the 2018-2019 season. Studio Company serves as a laboratory for new choreography, with five world premieres commissioned in 2018.
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
World Premieres byGemma BondMa CongMarco PelleClaudia SchreierEthan Stiefel
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
In March, three students from the Upper 1 class performed at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. as part of the symposium, The Power of Giving: Philanthropy’s Impact on American Life. A presentation on Project Plié was also given at the museum by ABT JKO School Artistic Director Cynthia Harvey, ABT Affiliate Teacher Kirven Douhit-Boyd, and ABT Trustee Emeritus Susan Fales-Hill. In April, Pre-Professional Division students performed at The NYU Skirball Center. Repertory included excerpts from August Bournonville’s La Sylphide (staged by Petrujska Broholm), as well as original choreography by faculty members Harriet Clark, Fabrice Herrault, and Mikhail Ilyin.
Performance highlights included opportunities for JKO students to perform as supernumeraries at the Metropolitan Opera House in AFTERITE, Harlequinade, Swan Lake, and Whipped Cream.
Venues
Ailey Citigroup TheaterDavid H. Koch Theater Duke University Frank Sinatra School of the ArtsKaatsbaan International
Dance CenterHudson River ParkNew York City Center Studio 5NYU Skirball CenterRutgers University
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumStavros Niarchos Foundation
Cultural Center – Athens, GreeceThe Frick CollectionThe Lotos ClubThe Pocantico Center The Royal Ballet School Washington University in St. Louis
Le Juene Photo: Erin Baiano
2018 Skirball performance Photo: Kyle Froman
Artistic Director, ABT JKO School Cynthia Harvey
Director, ABT JKO School Rebecca Schwartz
Director, ABT JKO Children’s Division Katie Ferris
Pre-Professional Division Upper 1 & 2 Ages 12- 18 52 students enrolled 4 students promoted to the ABT Studio Company
Children’s Division Pre-Primary through level 3 Ages 3-12 340 students enrolled
As of December 31, 2018.As of December 31, 2018.
DANCER & TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS | 2322 | DANCER & TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS
SUMMER INTENSIVE S ABT ’S NATIONAL TRAINING C URRIC ULUM
Under the artistic direction of Kate Lydon, over 1,400 students participated in ABT’s nine summer programs across the United States. Dancers from forty-three countries, including Japan, Thailand, China, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Estonia, Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela and South Africa attended ABT Summer Intensives. Ten students were selected to become ABT National Training Scholars. These dancers are awarded scholarships to study at home during the year and return to ABT on scholarship the following summer.
In 2018, 239 ballet teachers were certified at Teacher Training Intensives held in: New York, NY Costa Mesa, CA; St. Louis, MO Fort Wayne, IN
Additionally, 117 certified teachers presented more than 2,500 students for ABT Student Examinations in:
Photo: Rosalie O’Connor.
Photo: Rosalie O’Connor.
Photo courteousy of Bella Academy.
The United States Barbados Canada Hong Kong India Indonesia Italy
Malta Mexico New Zealand Peru The Philippines Switzerland
As of December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2018.
Photo: Emily Northrop.
DANCER & TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS | 2524 | DANCER & TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTRE ACH
Photo: Alex Hoya.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH | 2726 | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH
DIVER SITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSIONIn September of 2018, American Ballet Theatre launched a formal, organization-wide Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (the ‘’DEI Initiative’’) Initiative after many years of departmental specific efforts in this realm.
The DEI Initiative began with a voluntary survey of the staff, dancers, crew and the Board of Trustees to determine overall attitudes and observations about diversity, equity and inclusion at American Ballet Theatre. Following the administration of these surveys, ABT led internal focus groups to facilitate safe spaces for open discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion within the ABT community. All the while, a Steering Committee, consisting of staff, crew, and dancers from all levels of the organization, were asked to serve as a leaders and ambassadors to assist with the process of gathering and disseminating information amongst the members of the ABT community, while also participating in a DEI Learning Series and assisting with the development of DEI definition, vision, behaviors and leadership practices. On a parallel track, ABT’s Senior Staff also participated in a DEI Learning Series which exposed this leadership group to the intricacies and nuances of DEI work. As a culmination of this concerted effort which amplified the voices of individuals from all levels of the organization, a framework for a three-year DEI Strategic Plan was born. The same concerted and deliberate effort will be used to hone this plan and begin implementation in 2019 and throughout ABT’s 80th anniversary year in 2020.
PROJECT PLIÉ
American Ballet Theatre’s Project Plié initiative identifies promising young dancers, dance teachers and emerging arts administrators of color to participate in high-quality training programs.
In 2018, ABT trained nineteen students in the ABT JKO School Bridge Class program and reached 741 students in thirty-one Boys & Girls Club of America locations through Master Classes across the United States.
As of December 31, 2018.
Photo: Richard Corman.
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ABTKids ABT FAMILY FRIENDLY MATINEE
On May 19, 2018, over 2,000 children and their families streamed into the Metropolitan Opera House to experience the magic of ballet at ABTKids. In a unique, one-hour narrated performance for children ages 4-12, ABT’s dancers brought characters from the classical ballet canon to life for young audience members and pulled back the curtain at the Metropolitan Opera House to introduce families and children to ballet. Following the performance, ABTKids supporters and their families gathered for treats, creative activities led by ABT Teaching Artists, and photo opportunities with costumed dancers.
A special matinee on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the David H. Koch Theater featured family-friendly programming from American Ballet Theatre’s Fall Season and Halloween-themed activities on the promenade.
Families were invited to wear their favorite costumes and Trick-or-Treat with ABT prior to the performance and during intermission. Attendees had the opportunity to meet an ABT dancer, explore different styles of dance shoes at the “Dance Shoe Petting Zoo,” pose for photos on ABT’s “Costume Catwalk” and enter a contest for “Best Ballet-Inspired Costume.”
As of December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2018.
Sponsors Bloomberg Philanthropies Victoria and Lloyd Goldman
Co-Chairs
Kara and Dov Barnett Elizabeth and Reynold Levy Jennifer and David Millstone Lauren Santo Domingo
Fabienne and Doug Silverman Charles Ueng and Nathan Harkins Nancy and George Walker Carolyn Weinberg and Phil Korn
Benefit Committee Amanda and Jonathan Eilian John and Bea McMonagle Yiling Mao and Ping Mo Lesley Thompson Vecsler
Photo: Alex Hoya. Photo: Don Pollard.
Photo: Don Pollard.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH | 3130 | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH
ABT WOMEN’S MOVE MENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
In 2018, American Ballet Theatre launched ABT Women’s Movement, formerly the Women Choreographers Initiative. ABT Women’s Movement is a multi-year initiative to support the creation, exploration and staging of new works by women for ABT and the ABT Studio Company. ABT Women’s Movement will support at least three female choreographers each season to create new works for American Ballet Theatre. In 2018, five new works were commissioned for ABT and ABT Studio Company: Interchangeable Text by Gemma Bond, Praedicere by Michelle Dorrance, Garden Blue by Jessica Lang, Le Jeune by Lauren Lovette, and Neon by Claudia Schreier.
ABT’s Engagement Programs reached over 15,000 students through in-school residency and ticket distribution programs. Highlights included over 100 Make a Ballet students performing on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House alongside Company members at the Young People’s Ballet Workshop and a series of Pre-Performance Workshops during the company’s engagement in Hong Kong.
“The ABT Women’s Movement takes inspiration from the groundbreaking female choreographers who have left a lasting impact on ABT’s legacy...”
—Kevin McKenzie
Champion Support for the ABT Women’s Movement is provided by Jenna Segal.
Additional support is provided by Mark Casey and Carrie Gaiser Casey, Donna and Richard Esteves, Margee and John Falk, Janine and J. Tomilson Hill, the National Endowment for the Arts, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, The Leila and Mickey Straus Family Foundation, Denise Littlefield Sobel, The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, Elizabeth Benedict Yntema, and through an endowed gift from the Toni and Martin Sosnoff New Works Fund.
ABT also recognizes the generosity of all donors who have contributed to the ABT Women’s Movement.
4,700 students from NYC public schools were served by Young People’s Ballet Workshops, a free semi-annual, narrated performance by ABT Main Company and Studio Company dancers.
1,750 students at 15 NYC schools were served through the ABT-at-School Residency Program.
3,200 free and discounted tickets to ABT’s Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera were distributed to NYC public school students through ABT’s Ticket Distribution Program.
400 students across six private schools participated in ABT’s Ballet for the New Audience program.
IN 2018
As of December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2018.
Christine Shevchenko, Aran Bell, Joo Won Ahn, and Blaine Hoven in Garden Blue. Photo: Rosalie O’Connor.
Photo: Alex Hoya.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH | 3332 | ABT WOMEN’S MOVEMENT
SPECIAL EVENTS
Photo: BFA.
SPECIAL EVENTS | 3534 | SPECIAL EVENTS
SPRING GAL A FALL GAL A
The Spring Gala on May 21, 2018 highlighted ABT’s commitment to create, present, and extend the great repertoire of classical dancing with a mixed bill featuring the ballets of Alexei Ratmansky, Michelle Dorrance, and Wayne McGregor. Following the performance, more than 600 guests gathered on the Promenade of the David H. Koch Theater, adorned with brilliant spring blossoms, for one of New York’s most elegant black-tie dinner dances. Harry Winston, Spring Gala Presenting Sponsor, lent an extra sparkle to the evening. Proceeds from the Spring Gala support ABT’s dancers and productions, as well as its extensive education and outreach programs.
The Fall Gala on October 17, 2018 at the David H. Koch Theater highlighted the ABT Women’s Movement, celebrating the creation, exploration, and staging of works by women. With groundbreaking works by Michelle Dorrance, Lauren Lovette, and Twyla Tharp, the Fall Gala reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to artistic innovation and inclusion. Following the performance, guests gathered on the Promenade for dinner and dancing. Proceeds from the Fall Gala support ABT, the ABT Women’s Movement, and educational outreach programs.
Chairs
Sarah ArisonEmily and Len BlavatnikSutton Stracke
Vice-ChairsLinda AllardAvery and Andrew BarthSusan and Leonard FeinsteinPamela and David B. Ford
Margarita Sears, in memory of her son Will Sears
Elizabeth SegerstromToni and Martin SosnoffLeila Straus
Co-Chairs
Amy AstleyBloomberg PhilanthropiesHamish BowlesMalcolm CarfraeLisa and Dick CashinAmy and Gary ChurginClark TransferAnh DuongBrian J. Heidtke
Karen C. PhillipsKathryn and Paul RaphaelJenna SegalMelissa A. SmithStewart R. Smith and
Robin A. FerraconeBeth Chartoff Spector
and Jason Spector
Presenting Sponsor
HonoringSarah Arison, The Melville Straus Leadership Achievement Award
CelebratingABT Women’s Movement
Honorary ChairCaroline Kennedy
ChairsJody Gottfried ArnholdEmily BlavatnikAgnes Gund
Jenna SegalSutton Stracke
Co-ChairsLinda AllardAmy AstleyAvery and Andrew BarthBNY MellonHamish BowlesBrookfield PropertiesMalcolm CarfraeLisa and Dick CashinAnh DuongKatherine Farley and
Jerry I. SpeyerSusan and Leonard FeinsteinFirst RepublicMr. and Mrs. Austin T. Fragomen
Maggie GyllenhaalBrian J. HeidtkeLillian E. KraemerElizabeth and Reynold LevyKara MooreNet-a-PorterKaren C. PhillipsMelissa A. SmithStewart R. Smith and
Robin A. FerraconeBeth Chartoff Spector and
Jason SpectorMonica B. VoldstadThomas Wilhelm
Presenting Sponsor
Photo: BFA.Sarah Arison, Caroline Kennedy, and Jody Arnhold. Photo: BFA.
SPECIAL EVENTS | 3736 | SPECIAL EVENTS
HOLIDAY BENEFIT
American Ballet Theatre celebrated the holidays in Los Angeles on December 17, 2018 as 300 guests gathered in the famed ballroom at the Beverly Hilton for a festive evening of holiday cheer and dancing. Hosted by actress Jennifer Garner, the Holiday Benefit highlighted ABT’s dancers in enchanting excerpts of classical and contemporary repertoire. With scenes from some of ballet’s most treasured classics, including The Nutcracker and works from modern day masters Michelle Dorrance and Alexei Ratmansky, it was a terrific showcase of America’s National Ballet Company®. The Holiday Benefit celebrates ABT’s vibrant and expanding presence in Southern California. Proceeds from the Holiday Benefit support American Ballet Theatre and its educational outreach programs.
Co-ChairsSarah ArisonAvery and Andrew BarthStewart Smith and Robin FerraconeSutton Stracke
Sponsor Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation
Calvin Royal III.Photo: Vince Bucci.
James Whiteside, Jennifer Garner, and Michelle Dorrance. Photo: Vince Bucci.
38 | SPECIAL EVENTS
2018
26.6
21.1
0.7
48.4
42.8
5.6
48.4
-
(0.5)
(0.5)
43.6
(0.5)
1.3
44.4
2017
26.0
21.4
1.0
48.4
39.6
5.4
45.0
3.4
0.6
4.0
33.6
4.0
6.0
43.6
2016
25.6
17.2
0.9
43.7
39.8
4.7
44.5
(0.8)
(0.2)
(1.0)
28.9
(1.0)
5.7
33.6
2015
23.8
20.3
0.9
45.0
38.4
5.1
43.5
1.5
(0.1)
1.4
32.5
1.4
(5.0)
28.9
FINANCIAL REPORTFINANCIAL SUMMARY ($M)
FINANCIAL REPORT
OPERATING RESULTS
Revenue
Earned Revenue
Operating Support
Endowment Appropriation For Operations
Total Revenue
Expenses
Programming Activities
Supporting Services
Total Expenses
Net Increase / (Decrease) From Operations
Non Operating Activities
Total Increase / (Decrease) In Unrestricted Net Assets
NET ASSETS
Beginning Total Net Assets
Net Increase / (Decrease) In Unrestricted Net Assets
Net Increase / (Decrease) In Donor Restricted Net Assets
Ending Total Net Assets
OPERATING REVENUE
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating Support
Artistic/Production
Ticket Sales
Education
Education
Touring
General & Administration
Endowment Appropriation
Fundraising
Other
2017—$48.4M2018—$48.4M
2017—$45.0M2018—$48.4M
39%36%
44%44% 11%12%
1%1%2%1%
3%6%
5%6%7%6%
75%75%
13%13%
FINANCIAL REPORT | 4140 | FINANCIAL REPORT
ARTISTIC
Artist in Residence Alexei RatmanskyAssistant Artistic Director Clinton LuckettArtistic Administrator Cristina EscodaPrincipal Ballet Mistress Susan JonesBallet Masters Irina Kolpakova, Carlos Lopez, Nancy Raffa, Keith RobertsRehearsal Planning Manager Miki Shintani LaAssistant to the Artistic Staff Amanda SuginoCompany Teachers Nancy Bielski, Carlos Lopez, Clinton Luckett, Kate Lydon, Sascha Radetsky, Nancy Raffa, Keith Roberts, Craig Salstein, Vladilen Semenov, Ethan Stiefel ADMINISTRATION & EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Chief Administrative Officer Kimberly Ayers ShariffDirector of Capital Projects Kyle Y. RidaughtHuman Resources and ContractsCoordinator Jaclyn LaCameraExecutive Assistant to Kara Barnett Brittany HeierBoard Meeting Coordinator Claire FlorianOffice Manager Roseanne Forni
COMPANY MANAGEMENT
Company Manager Kyle PicklesAssociate Company Manager Ashley K. BaerGeneral Management Coordinator and Assistant Company Manager Jillian Brinberg
PRODUCTION
Director of Production N. James Whitehill IIITechnical Director Richard KochAssistant Production Manager Sidney WolfProduction Stage Manager Danielle VentimigliaStage Manager Jeremiah BischoffAssistant Stage Manager Claire ZurheideLighting Director Brad FieldsAssistant Lighting Director Kristina KlossMaster Carpenter Chris MianoCarpenters Jonathan Bracken, Ana WeissMaster Electrician A.J. JacksonElectricians/Board Operators Stephen Weeks, Trent WareProperty Master Paul WellsProperty Man Steven DunbarWardrobe Supervisor Tomoko Ueda-DunbarWardrobe Hilarie Jenkins, Vernon Ross, Richard GreggWig & Make-up Supervisor Rena MostWig & Make-up Artist Jill HaleyResident Scenic Artist Christine SkubishWarehouse Manager Bobby Godwin
MUSIC
Music Director Ormsby WilkinsPrincipal Conductor Charles BarkerConductor and Music Administrator David LaMarcheConcertmaster Benjamin BowmanOrchestra Personnel Manager Matthew DineCompany Pianists Barbara Bilach, David LaMarche, Jacek Mysinski, Daniel Waite, Emily Wong
DEVELOPMENT
Chief Advancement Officer J. Tim LandiDirector, Leadership Gifts Cheryl KohnDirector of Membership Grey C. JohnsonAssociate Director, Major Gifts Jon HaddorffAssociate Director, Major Gifts Diane KuhlAssociate Director, Institutional Support and Special Campaigns Ebonie PittmanDatabase Manager Tal SegalManager of Special Events Claire McGregorAssistant Manager, Special Events Fallon SullivanAssistant Manager, Membership Alexandria ReffieInstitutional Support Coordinator Dorothy VanDine Patron Services Coordinator Kristine LiwagMajor Gifts Associate Iosu BascaranMembership Assistant Samantha Stevenson
PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Director of Press and Public Relations Kelly RyanManager of Press and Online Media Susie Morgan TaylorPress Assistant Delia BrengelPhotographer Gene SchiavoneAssociate Staff Photographer Rosalie O’Connor
MARKETING
Director of Marketing Erin BrownieAssociate Director, Brand Partnerships and Social Media Sarah Doolin RoyMarketing Manager of Box Office Strategy and CRM Steven KoernigMarketing Assistant and Customer Care Specialist Brendan Rosell
FINANCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Chief Financial Officer Shawn DavidsonSenior Director of Finance Godwin FarrugiaPayroll and Benefits Manager Sandra WrightBookkeeper Marianne VanaseljaBursar and Finance Associate Talisa Chauca
ABT STAFFKevin McKenzie Artistic Director, Hamilton E. James Chair
Kara Medoff BarnettExecutive Director
David G. LanskyGeneral Manager
As of December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2018.
ABT STAFF | 4342 | ABT STAFF
Stella Abrera – Mary Jo and Ted ShenRoberto Bolle – William J. GillespieIsabella Boylston – Linda Allard, Andrea and Ken BrodliebMisty Copeland – Valentino D. CarlottiHerman Cornejo – Sheila GrantDavid Hallberg – Avery and Andrew F. Barth, The Mathey FamilySarah Lane – Donna and Richard EstevesAlban Lendorf – Lillian E. KraemerGillian Murphy – Mary Jo and Ted ShenHee Seo – Pamela and David B. FordChristine Shevchenko – Theresa KhawlyDaniil Simkin – Sharon PatrickCory Stearns – Howard S. PaleyJames Whiteside – Beth Chartoff Spector, Jay B. RosenbergSkylar Brandt – Dr. Joan Taub AdesZhong-Jing Fang – Jolene RapinoThomas Forster – Donna Calamari, ABT’s Golden Circle CouncilJoseph Gorak – Susan Winokur and Paul LeachAlexandre Hammoudi – Kathryn and Paul RaphaelBlaine Hoven – Susan Winokur and Paul Leach,
ABT’s Golden Circle CouncilCatherine Hurlin – Donna Calamari, The Georgia Hiden
Charitable FoundationLuciana Paris – Jill S. SlaterCalvin Royal III – Harlan M. Blake, Sharon PatrickArron Scott – Avery and Andrew F. Barth,
in memory of Rudolph Barth; and Joan T. MischoCassandra Trenary – Amy and Gary ChurginKatherine Williams – Avery and Andrew F. Barth,
in memory of Laima BarthRoman Zhurbin – Mark Casey and Carrie Gaiser Casey
Joo Won Ahn – Mr. and Mrs. William H. Told, Jr.Mai Aihara – The Mathey FamilyNastia Alexandrova – Susan and Steven JacobsonSierra Armstrong – Fabienne and Doug SilvermanAlexandra Basmagy – The Mathey FamilyHanna Bass – The Junior Council of ABTGemma Bond – Avery and Andrew F. Barth, in recognition
of former ABT Corps dancer Carmen Barth FoxLauren Bonfiglio - Mr. Roger Fine and Dr. Rebecca FineKathryn Boren – Susan and Arthur RebellZimmi Coker – Nancy Havens-HastyLuigi Crispino – Howard S. PaleyBrittany DeGrofft – Jay Grossman and Maxwell MurphyScout Forsythe – Mr. and Mrs. George ReevesPatrick Frenette – Harlan M. Blake, Lisa R. RoseApril Giangeruso – Brian and Darlene HeidtkeBreanne Granlund – Daniel Healy, Margaret King Moore
Dancer Award
Kiely Groenewegen – Sarah ArisonMelanie Hamrick – Joanna and Brian FisherEmily Hayes – Helen Altman BrownAnabel Katsnelson – Kathleen CondonJonathan Klein – Mr. and Mrs. Austin T. FragomenErica Lall - Victoria and Lloyd GoldmanCourtney Lavine – Arianna and Samantha NetterVirginia Lensi – Iain and Mariko DraytonFangqi Li – Irene ShenIsadora Loyola – Barbara ScherXuelan Lu – Angela ChaoDuncan Lyle – Daniel HealyTyler Maloney – Steven BackesHannah Marshall – The Georgia Hiden Charitable FoundationBetsy McBride – The Mathey FamilyCameron McCune – Brian H. Vincent,
in honor of Phoebe BrantleyKaho Ogawa – Mr. and Mrs. Austin T. FragomenLauren Post – Amy Astley/AD Wanyue Qiao – Yalan Wang Luis Ribagorda – Donna and Richard Esteves Rachel Richardson – Marianne Goodman, M.D.,
The Mathey Family Javier Rivet -- Stuart Gordon and Wayne DanielJose Sebastian – Lisa Towbin Gabe Stone Shayer – Irene Fuchsberg Minkoff Courtney Shealy – Linda and Martin Fell Kento Sumitani – Marianne Goodman, M.D.Paulina Waski – David and Nancy GavrinMarshall Whiteley – Mary Lynn Bergman-Rallis and John RallisStephanie Williams – Joe Chai, Emily and James LevinRemy Young – Mark Casey and Carrie Gaiser Casey Jin Zhang – Yalan Wang
Jarod Curley – The John Palatinus TrustJacob Clerico – The John Palatinus TrustMichael de la Nuez – Helen S. LevineLèa Fleytoux – Denise Littlefield SobelAbbey Marrison – Yubeteh and Dennis FitzgeraldIngrid Thoms – Nicole Boutmy de Katzmann and
R. Christopher Whalen
Catherine Hurlin in the recipient of the 2018 Princess Grace Award/Dance Fellowship.
INDIVIDUAL DONOR S
Dancer SponsorshipABT is grateful to the following sponsors of Principals, Soloists, members of the Corps de Ballet, and Apprentices:
As of December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2018.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Artistic Director, ABT Jacqueline KennedyOnassis School Cynthia HarveyDirector of Education and Training Mary Jo ZieselAssociate Director of Education and Training Dennis J. WaltersArtistic Director, Studio Company Sascha RadetskyDirector of Training Programs Molly SchnyderArtistic Coordinator for Educational Outreach Richard TodaABT Studio Company Managing Director Claire FlorianDirector, ABT JKO School Rebecca SchwartzDirector, ABT JKO Children’s Division Katie FerrisDirector, Summer Intensive Elizabeth AymongSummer Intensive Manager and Database Coordinator Naomi GewanterManager, ABT Certified Teachers and Sonia JonesStudent ExaminationsStudent Life Coordinator Emily WolfeEducation Associate Amanda TomeraABT JKO School Coordinator Katherine CurrierSummer Intensive Assistant Amber BennettPrincipal ABT JKO School Pianist Michael CherryABT JKO School Principal Guest Instructor Ethan StiefelABT National Training CurriculumAssociates Emeriti Franco De Vita, Raymond LukensJKO School Faculty Sophie Alpern, Alexis Andrews, Karin Averty, Jenna Bitterman, Rodica Bordeianu, Larisa Calero, Yan Chen, Harriet Clark, Allison Eggers, Elizabeth Ferrell,Carla Flores, Jean Freebury, Cynthia Harvey, Fabrice Herrault,Jaime Hickey, Eleanor Hullihan, Adrienne Hurd, Mikhail Ilyin,Marianne dello Joio, Sonia Jones, Robert La Fosse, Carlos Lopez,Kate Lydon, Clarice Marshall, Sascha Radetsky, Keith Sabado,Flavio Salazar, Gennadi Saveliev, Adrienne Schulte,Lupe Serrano, Sarah Smith, Kristen Stevens, Ethan Stiefel, Karen Uphoff, Martine van HamelABT JKO School Accompanists Stephanie Chun, Michael Dolnikov, John Epperson, Misha Golubitsky,Marco Jimenez, James Kost, Sofiya Leavsie, Dmitry Polischuk,Tim Prepscius, Victor See Yuen, Lauren Shapiro, Matthew Sheridan,Mihoko Suzuki, Laura Tishchenko, Mira TsidulkoPROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Consulting Orthopedist Dr. William HamiltonAssistant Orthopedist Dr. Philip BaumanPhysical Therapists Peter Marshall, Julie DaughertyMassage Therapists Olinda Cedeno, Charles HaackImmigration Counsel Wormser, Kiely, Galef & Jacobs LLPLabor Counsel Kauff, McGuire & Margolis LLPAuditor Lutz & Carr LLPInsurance Broker DeWitt Stern Group
American Ballet Theatre is a member of the American Arts Alliance, the Arts and Business Council, Inc. and Dance/U.S.A.American Ballet Theatre wishes to express its appreciation to Theatre Development Fund for its support of this season.The dancers and stage managers of American Ballet Theatre are represented for the purpose of collective bargaining by the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.Trucking by Clark Transfer Inc.Tour booking managed in house by David Lansky, General Manager, ABT and Jean-Jacques Cesbron, Columbia Artists Management, LLC.International freight forwarding by Sounds Moves, Inc.Harlequin is the official floor of American Ballet Theatre.ABT alumna Gretchen Schumacher generously volunteers her time as Alumni Coordinator.
ABT STAFF (Cont .)
INDIVIDUAL DONORS | 4544 | ABT STAFF
National Endowment for the Arts
Ovation LLC - OperatingHoward S. PaleyRockefeller Brothers FundSusan Winokur and
Paul LeachDouglas C. Wurth
$50,000–$74,999Chris and Francesca Beale
Private FoundationDonna S. CalamariLinda and Martin FellMr. and Mrs. Austin T.
FragomenThe Abraham Fuchsberg
Family FoundationVictoria and Lloyd GoldmanGoldman Sachs & Co.Shelley and Stephen Limmer/
William C. & Joyce C. O’Neil Charitable Trust
Nancy McCormick/ Chauncey and Marion D. McCormick Family Foundation
Joan T. MischoHenry and Lucy Moses FundOtis EntertainmentKaren C. PhillipsMr. and Mrs. George ReevesEstate of Elisa ScatenaJenna and Paul SegalEstate of Arthur B. SellnerJohn Leland Sills
and Elizabeth Papadopoulos-Sills
Four anonymous donors.
$25,000–$49,999The Achelis and Bodman
FoundationAmerican ExpressAnne H. BassHarlan M. BlakeBloomberg PhilanthropiesAndrea and Ken BrodliebCapezio Ballet Makers, Inc. The Chisholm FoundationSimon and Eve Colin
FoundationEstate of Robert de CourcyA. David and
Dr. Sona I. DegannIain and Mariko DraytonMr. and Mrs. John P. FalkDavid and Pamela FordCarmen and Edward FoxFreed of London, Ltd.
Lola A. GoldringMarianne Goodman, M.D.Stuart Gordon and
Wayne A. DanielBruce GrivettiHarry WinstonGeorgia Hiden Charitable
FoundationKenneth and Diane HipkinsTemma and Alfred KingsleyEmily and James LevinMr. and Mrs. Peter L. MalkinThe Material World Charitable
Foundation Ltd.Susan Stone MilsomKelli L. MollMary Lou and Robert
MorgadoArianna and Samantha NetterVicki Netter FitzgeraldThe John Palatinus TrustNancy and Fred PosesPrincess Grace
Foundation-USARainbox Private FoundationKathryn and Paul RaphaelJolene RapinoSusan and Arthur RebellJerome Robbins FoundationJay B. RosenbergLaura and Jamie Rosenwald/
Orinoco FoundationYolanda SantosMargarita Sears in memory
of her son Will SearsBarbara ScherCarol and Jesse SchwartzIrene ShenJill S. SlaterJanet Barbara SlavinMichael and Sue SteinbergAnne M. TatlockTiffany & Co.Lisa A. TowbinTheodore Stuart
Harkins UengBrian H. VincentSedgwick A. WardArthur and Joanne WeinbachConstance A. WooThree anonymous donors.
$20,000–$24,999American Dance InstituteSheila Broderick FoundationJane and Jerry del MissierMr. and Mrs. Charles DikerNancy Dine
J. Barclay Collins II and Kristina Durr
Ray HäggHenry and Donna IsaacsReynold LevyEstate of Shirley Lewenthal David and Stephanie NeiditchNancy SandsBetty and Mike ShaffetThree anonymous donors.
$15,000–$19,999Paul G. AllenMarla BehrmanThe Morris S. & Florence H.
Bender FoundationMary Lynn Bergman-Rallis
and John RallisJoe ChaiJacques & Emy Cohenca
Foundation, Inc.En Avant FoundationMr. Roger Fine and
Dr. Rebecca FineJoanna and Brian FisherDavid and Nancy GavrinGreat Circle FoundationJay Grossman and
Maxwell MurphyMr. Ira Eisenstadt and
Ms. Deirdre HowleySusan and Steven JacobsonThe Gladys Krieble Delmas
FoundationJohn and Naomi LawrenceHelen S. LevineMrs. Regis B. LippertThe Estate of
Brainard H. MillerSharon PatrickCharles H. Revson
Foundation, Inc.Lisa R. RoseMs. Janine Shelffo and
Mr. Stephen McGrathMr. Aso O. TavitianCharles and Nicole TaylorMr. and Mrs. William H. Told, Jr.UBSTwo anonymous donors.
$10,000–$14,999Patricia and David BeloteJohn and Penelope BiggsJoyce and Steven BloomNicole M. Boutmy
de Katzmann and R. Christopher Whalen
Ms. Victoria V. Carey
Beverly and Herbert ChaseClark Transfer, Inc.conEdisonCornell Family FoundationThe D’Aloia Family FoundationOdiri D. DafeDrs. Jozsef S. Duhl and
Olga Anna DuhlMargaret Finerty and
Neil GetnickFirst Republic BankYubeteh and Dennis
FitzgeraldGaynor Minden, Inc.Mrs. Melissa GibbsDeane A. and John D. GilliamMr. and Mrs. Leonard
GrubmanMr. and Mrs. Michael GuthrieMs. Marcia R. HallRichard S. and
Judith M. HoffmanThe Carl Jacobs FoundationWendy Evans JosephJ.P. MorganKauff, McGuire & Margolis LLPF.M. Kirby Foundation, Inc.Estate of Blanche KleinEllen and Harry LevittLeon Levy FoundationMargot LondonMAC CosmeticsJulia Meech and
John C. WeberSuzy MendikMr. and Mrs. Gerald W. PadweAnka K. PalitzMichele and Steve PesnerJames and Amy ReganMickey RolfeSunny and Abe Rosenberg
FoundationMark L. SerlenElizabeth N. ShapiroMrs. Linda B. StrumpfTod’sBarbara L. Trommer, M.D.Ronald B. WarrenThe Weininger Foundation/
William and Patricia Perlmuth
Cathy and Stephen WeinrothPamela WygodElizabeth YntemaEight anonymous donors.
As of December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2018.
The Ratmansky ProjectWe would would like to thank the following donors for their generosity in providing support for Whipped Cream, Songs of Bukovina, and Harlequinade, as a part of The Ratmansky Project during ABT’s 2018 seasons.
Annual Fund
$1,000,000 AND ABOVEAvery and Andrew F. BarthBlavatnik Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Hamilton E. JamesThe Ted and Mary Jo Shen Charitable
Gift Fund
$500,000–$999,999Linda AllardSarah ArisonLloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch
FoundationThe H. Russell Smith Foundation/Stewart
R. Smith and Robin A. FerraconeMartin and Toni Sosnoff Foundation
$250,000–$499,999Lisa and Dick CashinThe Susan and Leonard Feinstein
FoundationWilliam J. GillespieBrian J. HeidtkeThe Marjorie S. Isaac/Irving H. Isaac FundMelissa A. SmithSutton Stracke
$100,000–$249,999Dr. Joan Taub AdesSteven BackesMark Casey and Carrie Gaiser CaseyCaroline and Edward HymanPearl T. Maxim TrustRobin Chemers NeusteinHoward S. PaleyBernard L. SchwartzSegerstrom Center for the ArtsSedgwick A. Ward
$10,000–$99,999The Aeroflex Foundation/William
and Patricia PerlmuthLinda and Martin FellSherwin M. GoldmanThe Abraham Fuchsberg Family
FoundationKelli L. MollVicki Netter FitzgeraldMichele and Steve PesnerMr. and Mrs. George ReevesBarbara ScherJohn Leland Sills and Elizabeth
Papadopoulos-SillsThe Weininger Foundation/Patricia and
William Perlmuth
$500,000 AND ABOVEAvery and Andrew F. BarthBlavatnik Family FoundationMarjorie S. Isaac /
Irving H. Isaac FundMr. and Mrs. Hamilton E.
JamesMartin and Toni Sosnoff
FoundationThe Agnes Varis Trust
$200,000–$499,999Linda AllardSarah ArisonSonia Florian/NIB FoundationWilliam J. GillespieBrian and Darlene HeidtkeBernard L. SchwartzThe Ted and Mary Jo Shen
Charitable Gift FundThe Shubert Foundation
The Leila and Mickey Straus Family Foundation
$100,000–$199,999Dr. Joan Taub AdesAmerican AirlinesSteven BackesMildred C. BrinnValentino D. CarlottiMark Casey and
Carrie Gaiser CaseyLisa and Dick CashinEstate of John J. CondonLeonard and
Sophie Davis FundRicki Gail Conway/Doris
and Stanley Tanabaum Foundation
Donna and Richard EstevesChristina FishFord Foundation
The Howard Gilman Foundation
Sheila GrantJames HexterThe Howard Hughes
CorporationYongsoo HuhCaroline and Edward HymanChristian KeeseeTheresa KhawlyDonald KramerJohn and Paula MahoneyThe Mathey FamilyRobin Chemers NeusteinNew York City Department
of Cultural AffairsNew York State Council
on the ArtsRuth and Harold NewmanNorthern TrustSharon Patrick
Pearl T. Maxim TrustJonathan SchillerMelissa A. SmithThe H. Russell Smith
Foundation/Stewart R. Smith and Robin A. Ferracone
Denise Littlefield SobelSutton StrackeVirginia B. Toulmin Foundation
$75,000–$99,999Altman FoundationBeth Chartoff SpectorAmy and Gary ChurginThe Susan and Leonard
Feinstein FoundationNancy E. Havens-HastyLillian E. KraemerReynold LevyBill McIntosh
INDIVIDUAL DONORS | 4746 | INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Ms. Madelyne GrayMs. Marsha J. GrossStanley and Nancy GrossmanDr. Howard White and
Dr. Maxine S. HaftMr. and Mrs. Samuel H. HaglerRobert B. Haines and
Ellen SiegelMiss Krystn Hammond, CFAThe John A. Hartford
Foundation, Inc.Joel Herman and Milt SleeterSandra Buchanan HurseBarbara S. JacobsPatricia J. JaffarianMr. Robert JeromeRita Gail JohnsonMr. and Mrs. R. Sidney JonesChristopher Jones and
Deb McAlisterRichard I. KandelMs. Mimi KapiloffLisa H. KeatonElaine KeehnMr. and Mrs. Robert E. KleinMr. and Mrs. Perry J. KoplikSusan Bloch and Robert
KoppelmanPosey and Philippe KrakowskyGeorge J. KramerMs. Alice KupperDr. Erin Langan and
Mr. Richard MyersRuth and Sid LapidusLois LautenbergClaude-Eric LazardMickey LemleDr. Nancy S. LeonardKaren LevineEvelyn and Jeffrey LevyDr. Daniel M. Libby and
Dr. Nancy KemenyAnita S. LinkeYuan W. Liu and
Martin S. RapaportGregory and Patricia LoftusThomas and Xiaoli LumpkinDuncan and Nancy MacMillanMitchel and Arlene MaidmanNancy and Alan ManocherianSteve MarcusMelanie Maslow, M.D.Ms. AnnMarie MattilaDr. Thomas Desperito and
Dr. Molly McBrideMr. Michael McCarthyThe John L. McHugh
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Mendell
Carl and Cordelia MengesMs. Pamela G. MeyerMarsha and Kenneth MifflinDon E. MillerMartha D. MochelElaine MontagJudith and Gary MoomjianFlorence MorrisWallace MuraokaDiane A. NixonMrs. Edward C. Oelsner IIIGail OkunMary OsbornNicole and Bruce PaisnerChristine M. PallaresAnnie W. PellMr. and Mrs. Louis PerlmutterJudith PerlsteinIn loving memory of
Rachel PetrouVictoria PhippsFrancis Matthew PolizioTracy Elise PooleCarole PostalMichael PrallePrince Charitable TrustsDr. Jason J. PsillakisSlobodan RandjelovicPhilip Renshaw LewisSusan and Frank ResnikLaura E. RileyPhilip W. Riskin Charitable
FoundationMary L. RooneyJudith and Joseph RosenthalSusan and David RothSusan and David RuderDennis RyanSheila R. Salama, M.D.Phyllis Ann SantrySteven SchmidtMichelle J. SchwartzMs. Pat SebastianMs. Betty B. SeibertSeiger Family DAFBetsey SelkowitzMarilyn ShapiroMs. Hannah H. R. ShipleyStephanie and Fred ShumanMarcia SiegelJoy V. SilberMr. and Mrs. John H. SirakRichard SlateNorman SloanMr. Charles SlutzkyDr. Robert C. and Tina Sohn
Foundation
Ms. Gillian M. SorensenAnnaliese SorosAstrid SpinaJohn and Sharon SteinhoffBob Stone and Roxane SternDr. Amy E. StoneAlexandra StormJoseph J. SturkeyTavern on the GreenBarbara and Donald ToberMs. Mary E. TorrebuenoBeth UffnerMr. and Mrs. Dirk Van De MarkRebecca VanyoJennifer VasiloffKathleen and Louis “Vic”
VictorinoAnthony P. VidakovichMonica B. VoldstadMrs. Ginger WallachRuth and Howard WarshowerMarcia D. Weber and
James B. FlawsVivian J. WeinblattNeta G. WestMs. Hanna WiegersAlyce de Roulet WilliamsonSonya WilloughbyLaura A. Wright LeenaarsNancy ZeckendorfDr. Karien ZieglerNine anonymous donors.
$1,200–$1,799Hirschel B. AbelsonRaydean AcevedoEstelle C. AdlerMr. Mark AllenMadeline and Stephen
AnbinderJoanne AngstadtEdward AnzisMr. Yoni Arbel and
Ms. Leona ClagueHelen-Jean ArthurVera Miller AryehAtwater Kent FoundationMichelle AuerbachCarolyn and Frank AugustynDr. and Mrs. Stanley BaerAdrian BaileyBank of America Matching
Gift ProgramSusan BardChristopher and Gayle BaringAlexandra BarthGeoffrey and Maureen
Bartlett
In salute of my beloved matriarchs Annie, Kathleen, Vertell and Margaret, from loving daughter Kellie Bartley
T. H. B.Madeleine D. BennettSasha BergerDr. Ileana Berman, M.D.Paulette BerndGail S. BerneyMr. & Mrs Lear BeyerR. Bruce BlackwellStanley BogenMary Betts BohmMarsha Z. and Howard BorinMaxine BorowitzRichard BrandSamantha and Nils BrousPatricia A. BrownRyan BrumbergKaren BullPeter and Eloise W. CanzoneMeg Brennan CaplanRuth Anna Carlson and
Albert LeonettiBradley E. CarmichaelRick CarterGina Casey and
Mark ChiavielloDiana and Gordon ChapmanShima ChayvetLawrence ChienDr. and Mrs. Bertram ChinnJacqueline R. ChurginDavid and Skylar CluettPatricia and John CoatsworthNancy K. CollMs. Chloe ComerMs. Elizabeth ConneratJeanne Claire CotnoirGiuseppe and Jessica
CrimaldiKathy S. CuadradoChris CummingMs. Abigail CushmanCarol and Frank D’AlessioMichael R. DallosGreg D’Angelo
Construction, Inc.Tiffany DarlingMoya R. DorrohJennifer DowdMegan DwyerThe Egbert FamilyDoris and Bernard EichwaldMr. and Mrs. Leonard EisenSerra Eken
Annual Fund (Cont.)
As of December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2018.
$6,000–$9,999Ronald and Toby AltmanEdwin Bacher and
Johanna WeberVirginia BerlinPatty Brown and
David BronstonColgate-Palmolive CompanyJennifer L. Davis and
William F. ScapellDr. David and
Dr. Miriam DonohoMr. and Mrs. Warren M.
EcksteinMr. and Mrs. James FangFiona Morgan FeinJackie and Don FeinsteinGloria FrancesconiDr. Sharon Albers Glick and
Mr. Michael B. GlickMs. Fiona GrantSarah T. GroutNancy L. HallCatrina HardingDr. and Mrs. Warren J.
Herbst, Jr.Mr. Robert F. HerrickThe Carl and Marsha Hewitt
Foundation, Inc.Mary I. and John E. HullDr. Betty Iu and
Mr. Andrew J. ChenHon. Bruce Kaplan and Janet
Yaseen KaplanThomas KingMrs. Frances Iger LatermanEstate of Leon LazerBarbara McCulloughMrs. Susan MerinoffDr. Judith Moreines-Hammer
and Stuart HammerCarol and Melvin NewmanRobert OuimetteRichard & Elizabeth
PeppermanEllen RachlinRiverside Center Site 5Mr. and Mrs. Andrew SaulShapiro Family FoundationYunyoung ShinDr. and Mrs. Jerome TeichHelen and Jerome TepperSvetlana and Herbert M.
Wachtell FoundationNancy WalkerNancy B. Weinstein, RN
Wells Fargo FoundationJosette WinogradEileen M. WolffThree anonymous donors.
$3,600–$5,999Deborah and Charles
AdelmanKent G. Becker and
Rachel MillerElaine S. BernsteinDr. Guglielmina BettiniGeorge BiddleMrs. Arlene J. BlauNina BrickmanVirginia BrodyCBSLucia Chase FundYvonne ChenCaroline Cheng and
Laurence W. LeviEdward and Sylvia ChinDr. Matthew and
Luzviminda V. ClancyIrwin CohenMrs. Ellen E. ConovitzCredit SuisseMargaret D’AngeloThe Max and Victoria Dreyfus
Foundation, Inc.W. Leslie W. DuffyMariko and Matthew ElwoodExploring the Arts, Inc.Dr. and Mr. Marjorie M.
Fisher FurmanMarilyn J. Flood and
Nicholas J. WiseMr. and Mrs. Stephen J.
FriedmanJill Furman and Andrew
BlaunerGeorge and Sandy GarfunkelMrs. Sally GibbonsRichard Gilder and Lois ChilesDoree GottliebGreater New York Links, Inc.William H. Greene and
Roanne LangbaumEric Guttridge and Craig MillerThe Harkness Foundation
for DanceHeather HolmesRichard H. Holzer Memorial
FoundationMr. and Mrs. William R. Huff
The Hyde and Watson Foundation
Arnold JacobsAlexandra Krofta JonesKingsley FoundationSusan and Stephen KippurAmy LauLesley LitzenbergerVirginia LochJanine LukePhyllis MandellEnken and Jerry MayerDr. Michael R. McGarveyMarvin B. MitchellEllen C. Monk and
Gary E. SnyderPaul and Sandra MontroneBryan and Mary Jane MorganRonald and Aida MuellerSabina NathansonHeidi NitzeOne World FundBarbara Page and John LiuMaria ParganaAntonia PewMrs. Denice H. ReinMrs. Fran RogersJoan and Roman RomeStephen Rubenstein and
June GastonDr. Nathan E. Saint-AmandFabienne Anstey SilvermanChristopher W. SouleBruce L. SteinJane Stine and R.L. StineVisceglia FoundationMr. and Mrs. Norman H. VolkCharles and Jacqueline
WarrenSanford Weisburst and
Angie NguyenChristy WelkerMs. Cynthia D. WilburnJudy and Fred WilponMs. Suzanne WilsonKonrad Wos and
Meggan WalshMrs. Mary L. ZaksDonald and Barbara ZuckerTen anonymous donors.
$1,800–$3,599Joshua AasRobert AhrensGeorge Anderson Grief
Support Programs
John A. AndersonBrenda and Kelley AndersonToby Lerner Ansin and
Sanford EvansApple, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. BardAgnes T. BarlingDr. Gail BerryLuann and David BlowersMr. Robert M. BrennerNancy and Peter BrownDr. J. Kamala BucknerSusan J. CampbellWill and Elaine ChapmanJerome and Audrey ChatzkyJoyce and Bruce ChelbergMr. and Mrs. David CohenDr. Paul and Bonnie B. CohenJane B. and John C. ColmanDouglas S. Cramer
and Hugh BushBernice R. and
Richard L. CroiterLeslie and Richard CurtisDancers Responding to AIDSArnold and Selene DavisBarbara DellerVivien and Michael DeluggMs. Raari J. DiamondPeter and Sheri DonovanMr. Luc DroalJay L. DubinerNicholas and Maja DuBrulEd DuffyRoger DuplessisJoanne Clifford EatonSydney and Sylvia EngelMyrna FelderMr. Arthur F. FergusonMr. and Mrs. Brent FeryMr. and Mrs. William S. FieldJennifer FitzpatrickMr. and Mrs. Arthur
Fleischer, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. FollienElizabeth L. FoxMs. Laura J. FrohmanMs. Wendy Fuller-MoraAlice GantcherMarna GarwoodDrs. Philip and Marjorie
GerdineLisa W. GibbonsLouise Beckwith GodineMs. Terry L. GoldbergDr. Jennifer Gordon
INDIVIDUAL DONORS | 4948 | INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Melissa Elstein and Eric Katzman
Edwin J. and Diane EltonGlenn and Alice EngelSofia EntrekinSarah EpsteinLeslie and Bernard
Ettinger FoundationMs. Lisa & Frances
Evans-FaccadioMr. and Mrs. Charles R. EwaldCaroline D. EwingJennifer L. FarrellMr. and Mrs. Peter M. FaulknerDomenic S. and
Joan E. FaveroPamela FelicianoThe Clifford Finn FamilyKevin FlahertyDavid FohrmanMr. Silas M. Ford and
Mrs. Olivia FordFrenette FamilyLauren and Steven FriedmanTed and Georgia FunstenAnastasia GagnonMr. and Mrs. Vincent GarrowMr. and Mrs. A. George
GebauerJohn D. and Melinda M.
GeberthErin GibbsLynn GilbertDzhamala GilmandyarStephen GirskyDr. Linda E. Gray and Mr.
Robert SpremulliViolet Elizabeth GraysonJohn F. GreenAnna F. GriggsDennis GroganTerry and Michael GrollMolly Pickering GroseMs. Jan GuifarroRadhika P. GupteSusan HamlinBeverly and Lyman HamiltonRosemarie and Leon HaywardMs. Karen HendricksonJerry HeymannLisa Hickman WoodMr. Timothy HochbergDiane HockstaderBeth and Larry HorowitzRebecca Bodell HsuMaxine J. HyrkasDavid ImreKenneth and Jill IscolAnn W. Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. Tom JonesMs. Christine JowersCarolina JoyceNatasha KalimadaHerbert G. KanarickDr. Gilla KaplanLouise KapnerMrs. Lila KatzAlfred KelleyJoan C Mazzotti and
Michael C KellyLeona KernNizam KettanehErin Khar-HodesCatherine Kinsey Ellen and Murray KoppelmanAnna KotuzanskyHilda KrakerKit KreilickNanette L. LaitmanSusan LasovickRachel LaxerDr. Song- Ping and Li-Ying LeeWendy and Todd LeeRosanne and Martin LeshnerRobert G. LeValley, Jr. and
Hans J. GaluteraDavid I. LeveyEmily T. LimpeCarol J. LintonThomas A. LocastroRobert J. LombardoAlexis LostrittoElena LucaKennen MacKayJanet MackeyMs. Laura Maioglio BlobelThomas MarshMs. Delrosa R. MarshallArlene MassimillaTamara MattsonMs. Susan McDowellT. W. McEnerney and
C. Z. HurfordCarleen G. McLaughlinJohn and Erica McLeanMr. David Jaques and
Mr. W. Patrick McNemarLarry M. MeeksMarc Mellon and
Babette BlochLiz and Rob MeyerMartha J. MitchellAnne MontgomeryMs. Barbara Beth MooreElizabeth A. MullinsMaurine M. MurtaghEllen R. Nadler and
Robert J. Cubitto
Alice K. NetterHarvey NevilleNew York Power AuthorityJudith Lennox and
Barbara NimsWilson and Eliot NolenOstrowitz & Ostrowitz, Esqs.Kathleen OwensOwls Fund of Triangle
Community FoundationJudy and Herbert PaulMr. and Mrs. Joseph R. PerellaKatherine M. PetersonKathryn L. PilottiSpencer PitmanMaria PlantillaIlya PollakTeresa PollakDrs. Joseph and Kathy PorderDrew and Annie Jones
PrenticeCeleste RaultSusan M. ReedEllen ReinheimerMs. Velvor V. RhoneMs. LeShawn RichardsonMr. Ambrose RicharsonPeter RiemerNatasha RizopoulosKatherine RobertsonMr. and Mrs. Robert E. RonusLawrence and
Naomi RothfieldMr. Hans SachseAlyssa K. SadoffPrince A. and Petar SandersGail Sanger and
Albert FensterMr. and Mrs. Savoie-von PostDr. and Mrs. Stephen K. ScherTerri and Richard SchlengerHarriet SeifDeborah Helene SelchAudrey Lou SevinAmee Shah-KahnPatricia SilverDr. and Ms. Fred B. SmithMeaghan SmithAudrey SpiegelDavid and Barbara SpivakEvet StephensJoan N. SternJill L. SternerBarbara J. StevensDiane Stone and Ian KirbyKaren Stone TalwarEdward StringhamDr. Stephen and Jessica
Sturley and Family
Linda SuterVincent TarasovisMark A. TashkovichAlice K. TaylorNora TezanosCarla TheodoreSeanna ThompsonDonald and Chika TillmanHarriet S. TobinMark K. M. TongFrank TorresEstate of Dorothy S. TromblySteve UckoJulie C. Van CampKara Van NordenCarol VerschellColonel Robert L. von Tersch
and Ms. Cindy A. KronmanMrs. Patricia VouchVoya FoundationAnne and Jim WagnerJulie F. WaldMary R. WatersCharlotte WatsonCarl WeberMs. Evelene WechslerHarris Allan WeinsteinDoreen K and Martin WeisfuseRonald WestLeilani WilmoreCharles A. WilsonJames WilsonMary S. WollastonAnn Eden Woodward
FoundationPatrick B. WoodsBess and Paxton WrayRichard and Mary Anne
YanceyJulian YapMr. Jason YsenburgMs. Phyllis ZimmermanFifteen anonymous donors.
Thank you to the thousands of members who provide critical support through gifts under $1,200.
Special Events$100,000 AND ABOVEAvery and Andy BarthEmily and Len BlavatnikSusan and Leonard FeinsteinElizabeth SegerstromHope and Robert SmithStewart R. Smith and
Robin A. FerraconeToni and Martin SosnoffSutton StrackeHarry Winston
$50,000–$99,999Linda AllardSarah Arison and
Thomas WhilhelmJody and John ArnholdBNY MellonBloomberg PhilanthropiesValentino D. CarlottiLisa and Dick CashinDe GrisogonoPamela and David B. FordBrian J. HeidtkeGeorge Lucas Family
FoundationElizabeth and Reynold LevyKaren C. PhillipsHarvey Schwarz and Anne
Hubbard - Goldman Sachs Gives
Margarita Sears, In Memory of Her Son Will Sears
Jenna SegalKatherine Farley and
Jerry SpeyerLeila StrausJohn StudzinskiAnne and William Tatlock
$25,000–$49,999American ExpressPetr AxenoffFrancesca Macartney BealeBrookfield PropertiesCalvin KleinMichael ChaeBeth Chartoff Spector and
Jason SpectorAmy and Gary ChurginMr. and Mrs. Bennett
DorranceDana and Robert EmeryEstée LauderDonna and Richard Esteves
Susan Fales-HillFirst Republic BankChristina FishColleen FosterMr. and Mrs. Austin T.
FragomenVictoria and Lloyd GoldmanAgnes GundMelanie Hamrick and
Mick JaggerNancy E. Havens-HastyHearstLillian E. KraemerAerin Lauder ZinterhoferLiontree, LLCNet-A-PorterRobin Chemers NeusteinOvationAnka PalitzSharon PatrickCharles Phillips, CEO, InforKathryn and Paul RaphaelJames Rigler/Lloyd E. Rigler
- Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Rosenwald
Melissa A. SmithBonita and Kevin StewartSuffolk Cares Charitable
FoundationCharles Van Campenhout
and Risteard KeatingDebra Lee/BET Networks,
Scott Mills/Viacom, Marva Smalls/Viacom
Monica B. Voldstad
$10,000–$24,999Dr. Joan Taub AdesThe Aeroflex Foundation/
William and Patricia Perlmuth
Ted Baker LondonThe Hilaria and Alec Baldwin
Family FoundationKara and Dov BarnettVimla and Mark BlackJoe ChaiClark TransferDr. N. Anthony Coles and
Mrs. Robyn ColesValerie and Harry CooperKimberly and Craig Darian
A. David, Dr. Sona I., and Setta Degann
Robert. S DowDrs. Jozsef S. Duhl and
Olga Anna DuhlElizabeth Dupree LynchLinda and Martin FellAlan and Laraine FischerBart Friedman and
Wendy A. SteinNancy and Jonathan GlaserSheila and Jody GrantSherry GuthrieJimmy Hexter and
Joui HesselTracy and Simon HoldenSharon and Richard HurowitzAnn Kaplan and Robert
FippingerMartha and Bruce KarshKauff McGuire & Margolis LLPKendall Miles DesignsTheresa KhawlyKirkland & Ellis LLPDr. and Mrs. Baroukh E. KodsiPamela S. LavineCarol Sutton Lewis & William
M. Lewis, Jr.The Regional F. Lewis
FoundationSusan Liu Family FoundationNancy McCormickJennifer and David MillstoneToby Anne MilsteinCheryl and Philip MilsteinLinda and Edward MorsePatricia MortonRuth and Harold NewmanHoward S. PaleySusan and Arthur RebellThe Peninsula New YorkLarissa RoeschMarjorie and Jeffrey A. RosenLauren Santo DomingoAllison SarofimSteve and Christine
SchwarzmanFabienne and Doug SilvermanMary Elizabeth SnowDonna and Richard SolowayRobert K. Steel Family
FoundationBarbara and Donald ToberCharles C UengJohn O. Utendahl
Nancy WalkerAli E. and Monica G-S
WamboldSedgwick A. WardMr. Michael Weil and
Dr. Shirley Madhere-WeilCarolyn Weinberg and
Phil KornJanice Savin Williams and
Christopher J. WilliamsChristopherJ. WilliamsDouglas C. Wurth
$5,000–$9,999Jan and Stefan AbramsPaul G. AllenMrs. Muffie Potter Aston
and Dr. Sherrell AstonLisa Simonsen and
Charles N. AtkinsMr. Robert K. BarthPaul BeirneRichard BernerMr. Murat BeyazitLeslie and George BiddleJacqueline BradleyBarbara and Gary BrandtMrs. Garrison W. BrintonAndrea and Ken BrodliebAlyson CafieroDonna S. CalamariMark Casey and
Carrie Gaiser CaseyAmy F. CollinsWilliam C. CrowleyOdiri DafeJohn DemseyDiana and Joe DiMennaJames DinanJean Marie Echemendia-KouriMitzi and Warren EisenbergEdward and Patricia
FalkenbergYebeteh and Dennis L.
FitzgeraldFrank J. Foronjy and
Jeffrey M. SilversteinStephen J. and
Fredrica S. FriedmanBruce Gordon and
Tawanna TibbsRadhika GupteJudith M. HoffmanJoan KahnTemma and Alfred Kingsley
INDIVIDUAL DONORS | 5150 | INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Dr. Joan Taub AdesRonald and Toby AltmanSarah ArisonAmerican Dance InstituteAvery and Andre F. BarthThe Morris S. & Florence H.
Bender FoundationBloomberg PhilanthropiesIn Memory of David BurginMark Casey and
Carrie Gaiser CaseyLisa Smith CashinCBSNew York City Council
Member Margaret ChinThe Chisholm FoundationAmy and Gary ChurginColgate-Palmolive CompanyKathleen CondonconEdisonRicki Gail Conway/Doris
and Stanley Tananbaum Foundation
Cornell Family FoundationThe D’Aloia Family
Foundation donors
Jane and Jerry del MissierMr. and Mrs. Charles DikerIain and Mariko DraytonJanet W. and Henry V. EggersEn Avant FoundationExploring the Arts, Inc.Fales-Hill FoundationThe Susan and Leonard
Feinstein FoundationAlan and Laraine FischerMr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. FollienFreed of London, Ltd.The Abraham Fuchsberg
Family FoundationJill Furman and
Andrew BlaunerLori and Stephen GarofaloGaynor Minden, Inc.William J. GillespieStuart Gordon and
Wayne A. DanielGreat Circle FoundationGreater New York Links, Inc.Bruce GrivettiNew York City Council
Member Barry Grodenchik
Ray HäggThe Harkness Foundation
for DanceHarry Winston Hope
FoundationBrian and Darlene HeidtkeMr. Robert F. HerrickRichard S. and
Judith M. HoffmanHenry and Donna IsaacsThe Carl Jacobs FoundationChristian KeeseeTheresa KhawlyEmily and James LevinHelen S. LevineJohn and Paula MahoneyMr. and Mrs. Peter L. MalkinNancy McCormick/Chauncey
and Marion D. McCormick Family Foundation
Suzy MendikPaul and Sandra MontroneNew York City Department
of Cultural AffairsNew York State Council
on the Arts
Ruth and Harold NewmanNorthern TrustOceanic Heritage FoundationOtis EntertainmentJames M. and
Nora C. OrphanidesHoward S. PaleyAnka K. PalitzNancy and Fred PosesEllen RachlinMr. and Mrs. George ReevesRockefeller Brothers FundLaura and Jamie Rosenwald/
Orinoco FoundationElizabeth N. ShapiroHenry R. Shields in loving
memory of his daughter Eileen R. Shields
Ms. Hannah H. R. ShipleyDenise Littlefield SobelBonita and Kevin StewartVirginia B. Toulmin FoundationJean Anderson VolpeWells Fargo FoundationConstance A. WooSeven anonymous donors.
As of December 31, 2018.
Education and TrainingOur thanks go out to all of the supporters who help make American Ballet Theatre’s Education and Training initiatives possible.
Kathi KollFaina Golub and David KunglEllen and Harry LevittMargot and Allen LondonJulia P. LoomisCheryl MayberryStella MatzariJeff and Ashley McDermottRaymond J. McGuire and
Crystal McCrayIrene MinkoffSir Thomas Moore and
Laurie RodnickAnna and James R. MulallyElyse and Michael NewhouseRusty O’ KelleyMr. and Mrs. Ellis Stuart ParkerAnnie and Nick PellCynthia Hazen Polsky
and Leon PolskyTracy Berger and
Michael PralleJonelle Procope and
Fred Terrell
Yan Assoun & Polina Proshkina
Celeste RaultAmy and Jay ReganRent the RunwayPaola Bacchini RosensheinJaime RosensteinLauren and Deeb SalemMr. and Mrs. Jason B. SelchJean and Martin ShafiroffStephanie and Steve ShafranDavid and Gina Shoehalter
John Leland Sills and Elizabeth Papadopoulos-Sills
Ted Baker LondonTuazon FamilyKathleen and Louis VictorinoJean VolpePaula WilliamsPat and Al ZollarFour anonymous donors.
Special Events (Cont.)
As of December 31, 2018.
FOUNDERS CIRCLE ($2,000,000 AND ABOVE)Avery and Andrew F. BarthEmily and Len BlavatnikMr. and Mrs. Hamilton E. JamesJulia and David H. KochThe Andrew W. Mellon FoundationLewis S. RanieriToni and Martin Sosnoff
CHAMPIONS CIRCLE ($1,000,000–$1,999,999)Linda Allard and Herbert GallenLisa and Dick CashinEstate of Joanne Toor CummingsBrian and Darlene Heidtke Marjorie S. IsaacLloyd E. Rigler – Lawrence E. Deutsch
FoundationJames RiglerThe Ted and Mary Jo
Charitable Gift FundOne anonymous donor.
LEADERS CIRCLE ($500,000–$999,999)Sarah ArisonArison Arts FoundationThe Susan and Leonard Feinstein
FoundationWilliam J. GillespieRobin Chemers NeusteinRuth and Harold NewmanAnka K. PalitzStewart R. Smith and Robin A. FerraconeThe H. Russell Smith FoundationMelville and Leila StrausThe Agnes Varis Trust
GUARDIANS CIRCLE ($250,000–$499,999)Caroline and Edward HymanJewish Communal FundKonrad K. KrugerThe Mathey FamilyHoward S. PaleyAnka K. PalitzJames S. and Amy ReganNicholas and Shelley SchorschFrederic and Robin SeegalIrene and Fred ShenMelissa A. SmithSutton Stracke
INNOVATORS CIRCLE ($100,000–$249,999)ABT International CircleJoan Taub Ades and Alan M. AdesToby and Ronald AltmanSteven BackesDevon and Peter BrigerMildred C. BrinnValentino D. CarlottiMark Casey and
Carrie Gaiser CaseyChanel, Inc.Beth Chartoff SpectorMr. and Mrs. J. Dennis DelafieldNancy Ellison and William D. RollnickDonna and Richard EstevesSusan Fales-Hill/The Fales-Hill
FoundationLinda and Martin FellAlan and Laraine FischerMr. and Mrs. Austin T. FragomenMr. and Mrs. Stephen J. FriedmanLori and Stephen GarofaloCosby W. and Timothy M. GeorgeBarbara Hemmerle Gollust and
Keith GollustNancy Havens-Hasty Richard S. and Judith M. HoffmanHans E. HopfThe Howard Hughes CorporationThe Peter T. Joseph FoundationPearl T. Maxim TrustNew York Community TrustSharon PatrickRockefeller Brothers Fund
Philanthropy AdvisorsLaura and Jamie RosenwaldRosh Foundation
Karin and Stanley SchwalbMr. and Mrs. Bernard L. SchwartzSegerstrom CenterLawrence and Jean ShawJohn Leland Sills and
Elizabeth Papadopoulos-SillsMr. and Mrs. John C. Sites, Jr.Denise Littlefield SobelMichael and Sue SteinbergVirginia B. Toulmin FoundationAli and Monica G-S WamboldSedgwick A. WardOne anonymous donor.
FRIENDS OF THE CAMPAIGN ($50,000–$99,999)Christian K. KeeseeLillian E. KraemerMargot R. LondonWilliam A. McIntoshIrene MinkoffNational Endowment for the ArtsVicki Netter-FitzgeraldNorthern TrustMichele and Steve PesnerPK Capital Investments, LLC.The Estate of Eileen R. ShieldsHenry R. Shields in loving memory
of his daughter Eileen R. ShieldsSusan Fawcett SosinAnne M. TatlockTiffany & Co.One anonymous donor
Endowment and New Production FundAmerican Ballet Theatre is deeply grateful to the following donors for their leading support of The Endowment Campaign and New Production Fund. Their extraordinary generosity ensures the artistic excellence of ABT for future generations to enjoy.
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FOUNDATIONS AND G OVERNMENT PARTNER SWe salute our Foundation and Government partners.
The Achelis and Bodman FoundationAltman FoundationAmerican Dance InstituteAtwater Kent FoundationThe Morris S. & Florence H. Bender FoundationBloomberg PhilanthropiesThe Chisholm FoundationCornell Family FoundationThe Leonard and Sophie Davis FundThe Gladys Krieble Delmas FoundationThe Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.Exploring the ArtsGilder FoundationThe Howard Gilman FoundationGreat Circle FoundationThe Greater New York Links, Inc,The Harkness Foundation for Dance, Inc.Georgia Hiden Charitable FoundationRichard H. Holzer Memorial FoundationThe Carl Jacobs Foundation Leon Levy Foundation Material World Charitable Foundation Ltd. John L. McHugh Foundation The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Paul and Sandra Montrone
Henry and Lucy Moses Fund, Inc. National Endowment for the Arts New York City Department of Cultural AffairsNew York State Council on the Arts Oceanic Heritage Foundation One World Fund Prince Charitable TrustsPrincess Grace Foundation - USACharles H. Revson FoundationRockefeller Brothers FundLloyd E. Rigler – Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation The Jerome Robbins Foundation Sunny and Abe Rosenberg Foundation The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation Stavros Niarchos Foundation The Shubert FoundationDr. Robert C. and Tina Sohn FoundationVirginia B. Toulmin FoundationThe Hyde and Watson FoundationOne anonymous donor
As of December 31, 2018.
CORPORATE PARTNER SWe salute our leading corporate partners
We Proudly Recognize Our Corporate Partners
American AirlinesAmerican Harlequin CorporationBloomberg PhilanthropiesBumble and bumble.CapezioClark TransferColgate-Palmolive CompanyCon EdisonFirst Republic BankFreed of London, Inc.Gaynor MindenGoldman Sachs & Co.Harry Winston
The Howard Hughes CorporationKauff McGuire & Margolis LLPM •A• C CosmeticsNetflixNorthern TrustOtis EntertainmentUBSTod’sWells Fargo
As of December 31, 2018.
CORPORATE PARTNERS | 5554 | INDIVIDUAL DONORS
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