Atlanta Festival Ballet facts for kids

The Atlanta Festival Ballet Company is a group of talented dancers. It includes ten professional dancers and students who are learning to become dancers. They all work hard to perform beautiful dance shows.

The company started because of a dream by Gregory Aaron. He is one of the main artistic directors. Their very first show was on November 4, 1989. It was a full performance of the ballet Cinderella. Later, in 1994, Nicolas Pacaña joined as another artistic director. Gregory Aaron is also the person who creates the dance moves, which is called choreography.

The Atlanta Festival Ballet Company puts on two big ballet shows every year. One of their most famous and loved performances is the classic ballet The Nutcracker.

Atlanta Festival Ballet School

The Atlanta Festival Ballet Company also has its own school. It is called the Atlanta Festival Ballet School. Many students from this school have been accepted into famous ballet programs. These include the American Ballet Theatre, the San Francisco Ballet, and the Joffrey Ballet. Students have also received scholarships to other top classical ballet schools and companies.

See also

• Chicago Festival Ballet