Connecticut Ballet

Connecticut Ballet Company was founded by Brett Raphael and Luk De Layress in 1981. The company's debut performance was at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival under the former name, Ballet Today. The New York Times' Anna Kisselgoff described it as a "promising troupe." The company was a resident company at Stamford Center for the Arts from 1986 to 2005. In 2005, the company began producing its performances at Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. The company's headquarters are in Hartford, Connecticut. In 2008, the company began the BALLET UNDER STARS series. This provided free performances of ballet in various municipalities across the state. Contracts for professional dancers are seasonal, but many teaching artists and community-based programs are under contract year-round. Staff, both professional and volunteers, work around the clock to produce productions and promote educational programs and public performances. Friends of Connecticut Ballet is a group of dance enthusiasts who support the company through the funding of dancers, sponsorship of shows, and other special events. Connecticut Ballet Connecticut Ballet is a professional ballet company in Connecticut. Connecticut Ballet's artistic mission is to present the very best in professional contemporary and classical ballet. Connecticut Ballet is dedicated to developing future dancers and audiences. It works with its Connecticut Ballet Center, Center for Dance Education, and other affiliated schools.

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