American Ballet Theatre

American Ballet Theatre is the third name on the list of the world's best ballet companies. The American Ballet Theatre, founded in 1940, is one of the world's most well-known and celebrated dance companies. The American Ballet Theatre is considered a national treasure in the United States and is extremely unique in that it is the only large cultural institution that travels around the country on an annual basis.

Despite being based in New York City, American Ballet Theatre tours the United States every year, performing in front of 300,000 people. The company has traveled to 45 countries on more than 30 worldwide tours to share American ballet with the globe. At American Ballet Theatre, they believe that by sharing art, we can build a global community of art lovers that is culturally diverse. The American Ballet Theatre team works diligently to create unique shows, reach a wide audience, and deliver the highest quality classical dance instruction.

Founded: 1939
Country: America
Website: abt.org