American Ballet Theatre

Congratulations to the ABT/NYU Master’s Degree Program cohort for acing their Pre-Primary - Level 3 National Training Curriculum Certification Exams! To celebrate this incredible achievement, the cohort enjoyed a special class with the inspiring Stella Abrera, Artistic Director, ABT JKO School. Dreaming of joining the ABT/NYU Master’s Degree Program? Applications for the 2025-26 year are now open—apply today! Deadline: January 15. Click linktr.ee/abtschool for more information. Photo: Stella Abrera with musician Michael Cherry and the ABT/NYU cohort.

Deadline alert! Submit your application by this Friday, November 15 for ABT's Internship Program Spring Semester. Don’t miss your chance to join ABT’s prestigious arts administration internship program. Head to https://lnkd.in/eXRdXnZZ to apply! Photo: Interns in Professional Development session by Emma Zordan

Spark your child’s interest in ballet and prepare them for a future of ballet enjoyment and participation in ABTOTS! Join ABT JKO School Faculty and ABT Teaching Artists this fall to learn ballet fundamentals, explore musicality, and foster your child’s creativity and imagination through the world’s most iconic ballets at ABT’s Studios! Join #ABTOTS this October for a unique parent/child engagement program for 2-year-olds and young-3-year-olds on Fridays from 10:00 AM –11:00 AM. Email [email protected] for more information and to register today! Photo: Laneway Media. ABT Soloist Zhong-Jing Fang in ABTOTS class with her daughter in Spring 2024

Applications are now open for the Fall Semester of ABT’s Internship Program! Join us THIS Wednesday, July 3 for an information session on Zoom to learn more about this unique opportunity to intern at America’s National Ballet Company?. Register and apply: https://lnkd.in/eXRdXnZZ ??: Emma Zordan

Last month,?Artistic Director Susan Jaffe?was honored by the?Foreign Policy Association?at their?2024 Cultural Diplomacy Dinner. ABT would like to share some of her words with you: ? “We are living in exciting?times,?but also trying times.?The?new technologies of today?have increased our ability to access information very quickly and?make?our lives easier. We?have cell phones, computers, instant messaging, social media, and Google.? ? These points of connection, however, are also sources of interference.?When we are?interrupted on a?consistent?basis, we tend to make mistakes more easily?and become exhausted and overwhelmed.?This?state of being?makes?us more likely to?become disconnected?from ourselves.? ? When we are disconnected, it feels like this: we?feel?a sense of?emptiness inside. We?feel out of touch with others, and we?feel a lack of?meaning and purpose in our lives.? ? This?is where the arts?comes?in.?Exposure?to the arts, whether?it’s?music?or?fine?arts?or?dance, stirs up our creativity and connects us to our thinking heart?which?helps?to?bring more?meaning?and purpose to our lives.? ? When we interact with art,?it develops?a sense of community within us.?When?art?is particularly powerful,?is when?it reflects our personal experiences and?our?values. ? The Americans for the?Arts’s?research shows that 72% of Americans believe 'the arts?unifies?our communities regardless of age, race, and ethnicity.' And 73% agree that 'the arts?helps?them understand other cultures better.' They?also found that 81% of the population feels 'the arts are a positive experience in a troubled world.' ? This?is where cultural diplomacy is particularly powerful.?What?I love about the arts is that?it shows?the world, regardless of race or ethnicity, how we are all essentially the same. We?feel the same emotions from joy to sadness, to fear,?to love.?And?whether we know it or not, those similarities connect us?in?deep and profound?ways.? ? This past November, American Ballet Theatre went to China to perform in Shanghai and Beijing.?A?month before we departed, I was interviewed by quite a few Chinese publications. All?the journalists wanted to know if I was concerned about coming to China because of the strain in?the relationship of?our leaders.? ? My message to them was that?'ballet is a universal language and that it is for all?people,?everywhere in the world.' ? When we arrived in?China?there were quite a few press?conferences,?where I shared that same message.?The?heartfelt exchange between our Company and the people of China was authentic, joyful, and?real.? ? That exchange reminded me of our shared values as humans. When?we make room for our hearts and souls to connect, there is no better reminder that there are far more commonalities in all the people of the world than?there are?differences.” ? #AmericanBalletTheatre #ABT #SusanJaffe #FPAAwards #CulturalDiplomacy #ArtMatters

We are thrilled to announce Barry Hughson as the new Executive Director of ABT, effective July 1, 2024. We are excited for him to join our Leadership Team alongside ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe and steer the Company into a new future of excellence. Read the Press Release here: https://lnkd.in/eg9Zj3pG Photos: Emma Zordan. #AmericanBalletTheatre

Learn more about ABT’s Administrative Internships!? Applications for 2024 Summer Cohort are due March 22, 2024! ? FINANCE INTERNSHIP?– this position is responsible for assisting the Finance Department with various accounting and auditing tasks. The ideal candidate has an interest in non-profit finance work, strong writing and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel.? ? PRESS INTERNSHIP?– this position is responsible for assisting the Press and Public Relations Department with media kits, press kits, and assisting with various Company communications. The ideal candidate is at least a Junior-level Undergraduate or Graduate-level student, with strong writing and communication skills, and preferred experience in email marketing platforms and in Microsoft Office.

Learn more about ABT’s Development Internships! Applications for 2024 Summer Cohort are due March 22, 2024! ? Available Positions: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT INTERNSHIP?– this position is primarily responsible for assisting the Institutional Support division within the Development Department. The ideal candidate should have excellent writing/communication skills to assist with preparing government proposals, drafting reports and letters, preparing mailings, organizing and maintaining records the database, and at least a sophomore-level in college. ? MAJOR GIFTS/DONOR RELATIONS INTERNSHIP?– this position is responsible for assisting the Major Gifts/Donor Relations team in stewarding donors of various standings. The ideal candidate is a college student or recent graduate should have enthusiastic energy, stellar interpersonal/customer service skills, and preferred database experience. ? MEMBERSHIP/SPECIAL EVENTS INTERNSHIP?– this position is responsible for assisting with all operational facets of the Membership and Special Events Departments and will participate in all department fundraising events and activities. The ideal candidate is at least a Junior-level in Undergraduate or Graduate-level student with database and Microsoft Office familiarity, and a strong interest in membership/special events.

Learn more about ABT’s Marketing/Press Internships! Applications for 2024 Summer Cohort are due March 22, 2024! ? Available Positions: STRATEGIC MARKETING INTERNSHIP?– this position is a flexible and creative role with a primary focus on Audience Development, Research, and Data Analytics. The ideal candidate is at least a Junior-level year in Undergraduate, post-grad or graduate level student with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and prior knowledge of dance and performing arts is preferred.? ? SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING INTERNSHIP?– this position is a digital and social media role with a primary focus on content creation and media production. The ideal candidate is a creative individual with proficiency in all social media platforms, and preferred photography, videography, and editing experience.? ? CREATIVE SERVICES & DESIGN INTERNSHIP?– this position focuses on graphic design and photo/video editing. The ideal candidate should have a strong eye for design, typography, and composition; open to those pursing or having recently completed a degree in graphic design, visual arts, digital media, or a related field OR have experience in design and creative services.

Learn more about ABT’s Education and Training Internships! Applications for 2024 Summer Cohort due March 22, 2024! ? Available positions: NATIONAL TRAINING CURRICULUM INTERNSHIP?– this position is primarily responsible for assisting the National Training Curriculum Assistant in organizing ABT’s NTC Teacher Training Sessions and assisting with ABT Student Examinations. The ideal candidate must be at least a sophomore in college, a strong interest in learning the administrative aspects of running a training program, and knowledge of dance and performing arts is a requirement! ? ENGAGEMENT INTERNSHIP?– this position is responsible for assisting the entire Department of Education and Training. The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and work well with children, a strong dance background is recommended, as well as an interest in the administrative aspects of Family Programming.