Press Releases

Centre for Dance Education Nominated for "Best Artsy Class for Teens" in Nickelodeon's ParentsConnect's Parents' Picks Awards

Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education has been named a nominee for "Best Artsy Class for Teens" as part of Nickelodeon's ParentsConnect's First Annual Parents' Picks Awards. Parents Connect.com, which now encompasses the award-winning GoCityKids.com, has introduced the Parents' Picks Awards to allow parents to honor the best of their communities. Download press release

big in the Press

big, Atlanta Ballet's collaboration with Antwan "Big Boi" Patton that premiered at the Fabulous Fox Theatre this past April, has the media buzzing! Everyone, from The New York Times and CNN to MTV and Paste Magazine, has something to say about this innovative performance. Download press release

Atlanta Ballet Adds Janelle Monáe to big

Just when it seems as though big, Atlanta Ballet's groundbreaking collaboration with Antwan "Big Boi" Patton of OutKast, couldn't get any bigger, it surprises yet again. Atlanta Ballet has announced that the talented voice of Janelle Monáe will be joining Sleepy Brown, Scar, Big Rube, C-Bone, Rock D, and Konkrete on stage at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Download press release

It's Not Hip-Hop. It's Not Ballet. It's big.

In his signature tradition of reflecting the culture and history of Atlanta and the South as a whole, Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director John McFall has outdone himself by bringing together the most unlikely partnership of art forms to create big, a provocative evening of dance and live music that captures the essence of our unique Southern city. Download press release

Atlanta Ballet Announces 2008-2009 Season

As one of the premier ballet companies in the nation, Atlanta Ballet is known as much for its innovative programming as for the artistry of its dancers. In keeping with this tradition of offering diverse, exhilarating performances, Atlanta Ballet is excited to announce the 2008-2009 season. Download press release

Atlanta Ballet's big is Getting Bigger!

For the many that are excitedly anticipating big, Atlanta Ballet's collaboration with Antwan "Big Boi" Patton of OutKast, good fortune has just increased tenfold! A list of talented voices has recently committed to participating in the groundbreaking project premiering April 10-13, 2008. Download press release

Vinings Inn and River Room Celebrate Atlanta Ballet's Debut Performance at Cobb Energy Centre

Sister restaurants the Vinings Inn and River Room have partnered with Atlanta Ballet and will offer a special package in honor of the company's inaugural performance at the new Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in March.
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Atlanta Ballet Becomes Resident Company at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre announced today that Atlanta Ballet has become a resident company of the Cobb Energy Centre and will relocate most of its performances to the Centre beginning with the Company's 2008-2009 season. Download press release

Atlanta Ballet Premieres at Cobb Arts Centre with Bold Performances Featuring In the Upper Room

Atlanta Ballet introduces a bold trio of performances full of unexpectedness, rhythm, and thrilling dance! In its debut performance at the new Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, this is a unique opportunity to see Atlanta Ballet dancers stretched to their limits. Download press release

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