American Ballet Theatre Studio Company

The American Ballet Theatre Studio Company (formerly ABT ll) showcases the talent of the next generation of ballet’s professionals. Principal dancers such as Misty Copeland and David Hallberg are among the more than 60 of the current American Ballet Theatre ensemble who began their careers in the Studio Company. ABT’s visit to St. Louis includes a residency program and community outreach with Project Plié, ABT’s initiative to increase racial and ethnic representation in ballet and diversify America’s ballet companies. (60 mins.)