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A B O U T
M I LWA U K E E
B A L L E T
Milwaukee Ballet,
founded in 1970, has
been a cornerstone of
the city's arts scene for
over five decades.
The company performs
an average of 45 shows
annually, attracting over
50,000 attendees. Its
affiliated school, the
Milwaukee Ballet School
& Academy, is the only
dance school in the
Midwest accredited by
the National Association
of Schools of Dance.
Michael Pink, the
current Artistic Director,
continues to innovate
and expand the
company's repertoire.
Under his leadership,
Milwaukee Ballet
produces at least one
world premiere each year.
For more details about
the Milwaukee Ballet
visit milwaukeeballet.org
titular role in last spring's
"Cinderella," and Guest Artist
Jennifer Hackbarth, a Leading
Artist at Sarasota Ballet.
Hackbarth's appearance
marks a full-circle moment, as
she returns to her hometown
after training at Milwaukee
Ballet School & Academy.
The production also pro
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vides a unique opportunity
for students from Milwaukee
Ballet School & Academy
to perform alongside the
company, contributing to their
development as dancers.
"Sleeping Beauty" promises
to be a magical experience
for both newcomers and
longtime ballet enthusiasts.
With its updated choreogra-
phy and production elements,
even those who have seen
previous performances will
find something new to appre-
ciate in this timeless tale of
romance and rescue.
Tickets for "Sleeping Beauty"
are now on sale. In addition to
"Sleeping Beauty," Milwaukee
Ballet will present "Carmen"
later in the season, a gritty tale
of smoldering intensity and
fierce independence set to
Georges Bizet's iconic score.
For more information about
the performance, community
events, or to purchase tick-
ets, visit milwaukeeballet.
org/Sleeping-Beauty
or call
the Milwaukee Ballet Box
Office at (414) 902-2103.
by their Community Engagement Department and Second
Company dancers.
u March 21, 10:30am-3:20pm
"Sleeping Beauty"-themed blood drive
Additionally, a partnership with Versiti Blood Center brings a
"Sleeping Beauty"-themed blood drive to the Baumgartner
Center for Dance, with donors receiving a buy-one-get-one-
free voucher for a performance.
Tatiana
Jouravel-Malinkine
and
Davit
Hovhannisyan
MBSA Students
