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Ballet Memphis

Founded only 19 years ago, Ballet Memphis was recognized by the Ford Foundation as a national treasure when the company was awarded a $1 million New Directions/New Donors for the Arts grant in 2000. Ballet Memphis was one of only four dance companies in the country to receive this honor along with San Francisco Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance and the Alvin Ailey School of American Dance.

Ballet Memphis is dedicated to building on the creative energy that has always driven the city. Every day Ballet Memphis artists are creating original artistic works at the studios. Every day its talented dancers, who come to live in Memphis from all over the world, are bringing these magnificent works to life. And every day Ballet Memphis is carving out a spot for Memphis on the national artistic map.

Ballet Memphis’ education program has received national acclaim from the Wolf Trap Foundation and is being featured in a video and Web site for national distribution on model arts in education programs.

Additionally, Ballet Memphis has made supporting its own dancers who have the desire and potential to develop as choreographers a high priority. Ballet Memphis has created the environment and opportunities for its dancers to grow as choreographers. Dancers are able to choreograph their first pieces for the Junior Company, then work with professional dancers as part of InteriorWorks, the annual show produced by company members. As they continue to grow as dance makers, they have the opportunity to present works in “Momentum: The Emerging Choreographers’ Showcase.” And some make it to the main stage as have Joseph Jefferies, Damien Patterson and Garrett Ammon.

You know that Ballet Memphis brings quality dance works to Memphians each season. We want to spread the word with our "Bring a Friend" Program. When you buy two season tickets or more, you can sign up to get an equal number of free tickets to our upcoming October show. All we ask in return is that you bring a friend or family member to introduce them to Ballet Memphis and the wonderful work the company is doing.

EAST (Bartlett, Germantown, Lakeland and Collierville)
Address 7950 Trinity Road
City/State/Zip Memphis, TN 38018
Phone 901-737-7322
visit: www.balletmemphis.org

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