Arts & Entertainment

American Ballet Theatre To Perform At Staller Center For The Arts

Tickets are on sale for the "evening of dance" on March 4.

Press release from SBU:

Feb. 27, 2023

The 2023 Staller Center Gala features the one and only American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in their first-ever appearance at The Staller Center for the Arts and their first-ever full company appearance on Long Island. This thrilling evening of dance on March 4 at 7pm, America's National Ballet Company®, AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE, will celebrate the Staller Center in a glamorous evening for their 2023 GALA.

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Widely recognized as one of the most outstanding dance companies in the world, AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE remains unparalleled in size, scope, and outreach. A living national treasure since its inception in 1940, ABT annually performs for more than 300,000 people nationwide, making it the only major cultural institution to do so. In its over 80-year history, the Company has appeared in a total of 45 countries and has performed in all 50 US States. In recognition of its storied history, incredible depth, and high-caliber quality, Congress declared American Ballet Theatre as America's National Ballet Company® on April 27, 2006.

Regular tickets are still available and can be purchased by clicking here. Limited VIP Gala Supporter tickets remain. Click here for Gala Supporter Ticket information.

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A Local Connection: LONG ISLAND BALLERINO - PRINCIPAL DANCER IN AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE

From Seiskaya to America's National Ballet Company®: Born on Long Island, Mattituck’s Cory Stearns began his classical training at age five with Mme. Valia Seiskaya at the Seiskaya Ballet. At age 15, he participated in the Youth America Grand Prix and was offered a full scholarship to The Royal Ballet School in London.

Stearns joined American Ballet Theatre Studio Company in September 2004, the main Company as an apprentice in January 2005, and became a corps de ballet member in January 2006. He was appointed a Soloist in January 2009 and a Principal Dancer in January 2011.

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This press release was produced by SBU. The views expressed here are the author's own.