New Jersey Ballet
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Maria Kowroski became Acting Artistic Director of New Jersey Ballet in November 2021 and Artistic Director in September 2022. Her appointment as Artistic Director has infused New Jersey Ballet with a new creative energy. This has fuelled an artistic renaissance in New Jersey. In a short period of time, Ms. Kowroski has expanded the repertory of New Jersey Ballet to include a number of works by renowned choreographers including George Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon and Peter Martins. Ms. Kowroski recently commissioned a new work by Harrison Ball, principal dancer at New York City Ballet.
Building upon New Jersey Ballet’s sixty-four year history, Ms. Kowroski’s new artistic vision calls for expanding the Company’s repertory, adding performances and venues, expanding workweeks for the artists, establishing new collaborations with other arts organizations and growing community programming that establishes diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Ms. Kowroski plans to leverage her experience and connections with the world’s leading choreographers to bring new repertory to communities throughout New Jersey.
New Jersey Ballet School
For nearly 70 years...
New Jersey Ballet School has provided top quality instruction for thousands of students. Their ages range from 4 to adulthood, their experience levels from beginners to professionals. The School’s program is designed for those who aspire to a career in dance, as well as for those who want to enjoy an excellent form of exercise.
New Jersey Ballet School maintains an outstanding faculty of professional teachers. All have performed with internationally-known ballet companies such as:
- American Ballet Theatre
- New York City Ballet
- The Kirov
- Joffrey Ballet
- The Bolshoi
- Harkness Ballet
and many others. In addition to their extensive experience in ballet, many of the teachers have danced on Broadway and appeared on television. Their involvement in all these media spans years of performing and teaching at all levels and for all ages.