Make a Day of It...

December, 2005

After the Sunday, December 11 matinee performance of the Nutcracker, why not head over to the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum for their Holiday Soup Sampling? Area restaurants will offer their best soups and stews, in hopes of impressing celebrity judges from the area.

In addition to the soup, you can sample the products of other local specialty companies and enjoy a holiday choral ensemble Price is $6 per adult for all the sampling and entertainment; $3 for children ages 5-17, and under 5 is always free!

Click here to visit the Railroaders Memorial Museum website.

New State of the Art Facility

July, 2005

Our new facility at 1003 North 4th Avenue, Juniata, Altoona will be opening in September, 2005. We have larger studios, dressing rooms, expanded parking areas, and lots more! Join us for our open house on Saturday, September 17th from 1:00 - 4:00pm. Dance wear is available for purchase and advanced classes may be observed at that time. Classes held before September will still be held at the 331 North 6th Avenue location.

Proclamation Issued

To Congratulate ABC on producing a memorable Twentieth Anniversary Season, and to publicity acknowledge the recognition the Allegheny Ballet Company has brought to the Arts scene of Central Pennsylvania, the City of Altoona proclaimed June 28, 2002 "Allegheny Ballet Company Day!" Mayor Tom Martin, a longtime supporter of the arts, declared "Allegheny Ballet Company" has proven time and time again, that it is one of the gems of our region. We are tremendously proud of the ongoing successes of Allegheny Ballet. Congratulation and best wishes to all!" The proclamation was presented at the June 26, 2002 meeting of Altoona City Council.

International Ballet Competition

On June 28, 2002 the company's performance at the prestigious International Ballet Competition in Jackson Mississippi was the ultimate conclusion to a spectacular Twentieth Anniversary Season. The Allegheny Ballet Company's invitation to performance as a demonstration of excellence in Choreography and training, made even more special by the fact that the piece they performed, Concierto Piazzolla, was choreographed by ABC alumnus, Paul Gibson, currently a principal dancer for Pacific Northwest Ballet. Artistic Director Deborah Anthony agrees. "Paul has reached the top of his craft as a dancer, and now is making his mark as a choreographer. How fortunate that he chose to choreograph on his former pre-professional company!"

Spirit of the Community - Pride of Country

In the spirit of the greater community of fellow Pennsylvania and fellow Americans, the Allegheny Ballet Company was humble to be able to share a substantial donation with the Todd M. Beamer Foundation, named in honor of one of the heroes of the downed September 11th flight 93. We were honored to be able to share with the families of that tragic flight," explained ABC Patron Chair, Jeanie Geist. " We are after all, residents of the community of the world. Sharing is caring, and Allegheny Ballet Company recognize the importance of setting proper life's priorities - and were able to do that in a meaningful way, thanks to the ongoing generosity of our patrons."