'The Hartford Catastrophe'

Article Abstract:

This article discusses the foundation of the American Ballet Theater of New York City in the early 1930s, by Russian choreographer George Balanchine. The original plans to establish a non-profit school for ballet in Hartford, Connecticut by A. Everett "Chick" Austin, Jr. and Lincoln Kirstein failed when Balanchine decide that the town was too small, profit and tution were desirable, and the local schools were hostile to the plans.

History, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet, Balanchine, George, Austin, A. Everett, Jr., Kirstein, Lincoln Edward

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Michio Ito

Article Abstract:

Issues related to the career of early 20th-century Japanese ballet dancer and choreographer Michio Ito are examined. Topics include his graceful "Shadow Dance"; his dance academy in Hollywood, CA; his imprisonment in a US federal prison during World War II; and his work in Tokyo, Japan, after his release from prison.

Japan, Ito, Michio

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Kirk Peterson

Article Abstract:

Issues related to the career of American ballet dancer and choreographer Kirk Peterson are examined. Topics include his family background, dance style, choreographic work, and associations with other dancers and ballet personalities.

Peterson, Kirk

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