AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE

Founded in 1940, the Company was managed in 1980 by Mikhail Baryshnikov, who joined it in 1974 after his departure from the USSR. It is the first American ballet company, with world tours and a classical and modern repertoire. ABT performs at the Metropolitan Opera House between May and June and then for ten days in October. It is considered one of the best dance companies in the world. At the end of the year, it is here that you can witness the magic of The Nutcracker.