Anaheim Ballet is a

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based in

Anaheim, California Anaheim ( ) is a city in northern Orange County, California, United States, part of the Greater Los Angeles area. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the city had a population of 346,824, making it the most populous city in Orang ...

History

The company was founded in 1985 under the name Coast Ballet Theater. Anaheim Ballet was named the resident ballet company of the city by Anaheim's City Council in 1997. As of 2012, the company is led by co-directors Lawrence Rosenberg and Sarma Lapenieks Rosenberg.

Performances

Anaheim Ballet stages regular performances in Anaheim, and also performs extensively in Orange County,

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, and on tour regionally to

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and

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. The Anaheim Ballet also presents the

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with

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, in association with

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Anaheim Ballet School

Anaheim Ballet offers classes for students ages 3–adults who are interested in pursuing a career in ballet, or merely looking for recreational training. The school stages an annual Spring Concert, and Anaheim Ballet annually performs the holiday ballet

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. Students of Anaheim Ballet School have competed in the finals of the

competition since its founding; the competition is the world's largest international student dance competition. Anaheim Ballet's summer student program draws students from Orange County and from abroad.

"STEP-UP!" Community outreach program

In addition to regular performances and classes, Anaheim Ballet also runs an educational outreach program called STEP-UP!, that offers training to beginners as well as advanced students, with special no-cost accommodations made for under-privileged students.

Professional alumni

* Aria Alekzander, Corps de Ballet,

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* Charles Andersen, Corps de Ballet,

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* Alyssa Springer, Soloist,

References

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