American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Continues Spring International Tour at The Joyce Theater in New York City, May 13–17, 2026 with Three New York City Premieres

NEW YORK, NY - American Ballet Theatre Studio Company returns to New York City to continue their 2026 Spring international tour with five performances at The Joyce Theater, May 13-17, 2026. The performances feature a richly varied program that highlights the versatility and technical acuity of today's young dance artists. This year's Joyce selection includes the New York City Premieres of choreography by Tiler Peck, Katie Currier, and ABT dancer Brady Farrar, as well as Bernstein in a Bubble by Alexei Ratmasnky, Cornbread by Twyla Tharp, An American in Paris pas de deux by Christopher Wheeldon, The Weeping Willow by Kyle Abraham, and other classical and neoclassical selections.

Led by ABT Studio Company Artistic Director Sascha Radetsky, the central mission of ABT Studio Company is to prepare its pre-professional dancers-currently ages 16-20-for careers at American Ballet Theatre or other leading ballet companies worldwide. 85% of current American Ballet Theatre dancers are alumni of ABT Studio Company, including 15 Principal Dancers and 11 Soloists. Each season, ABT Studio Company commissions new works from emerging and established choreographers and engages the broadest possible ballet audience by performing varied repertory in a range of venues around the globe. ABT Studio Company's 2025-2026 season features performances in 15 cities across the United States and in Seoul, Korea and Manila, Philippines.

"This year's programs are quintessentially ABT, featuring bravura classical selections, original commissions, and masterworks from the great choreographers vital to the Company's 21st century identity," Radetsky said. "As our touring season concludes, I'm thrilled to see our young dancers bring their exceptional talent and spirit to this repertoire on The Joyce Theater's singular stage. There's no place like home."

ABT Studio Company dancers performing at The Joyce Theater are Maximilian Catazaro, Matteo Curley Bynoe, Ptolemy Gidney, Delfina Nelson-Todd, Geonhee Park, Sooha Park, Younjae Park, Kiera Sun, Audrey Tovar-Dunster, and Xavier Xué. ABT Studio Company Trainee and current ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School student Chloé Hoffmann will additionally appear in the performances.

ABT Studio Company welcomes back three recent alumni to perform alongside the group at The Joyce, courtesy of American Ballet Theatre: ABT apprentices Elijah Geolina, Daniel Guzmán, and Kayla Mak.

ABT Studio Company's repertory at The Joyce will include the following New York City Premieres:

Cerulean Skies by ABT dancer Brady Farrar, a new work commissioned for ABT Studio Company, with music by Frédéric Chopin.

Saudade by Katie Currier, a new work commissioned for ABT Studio Company, with music by Domenico Scarlatti and Thievery Corporation.

Variations for Three by New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck, a commission by Vail Dance Festival in honor of ABT Studio Company Artistic Director Sascha Radetsky, with music by Niccolò Paganini.

The performance on Thursday, May 14 will include a post-show curtain chat featuring ABT Studio Company Artistic Director Sascha Radetsky, choreographers Katie Currier and ABT dancer Brady Farrar, and ABT dancer Kayla Mak.

Additional repertory works presented by ABT Studio Company at The Joyce will be An American in Paris pas de deux by Christopher Wheeldon, Bernstein in a Bubble by Alexei Ratmansky, Cornbread by Twyla Tharp, The Weeping Willow by Kyle Abraham. Grand Pas Classique after Victor Gsovsky, and the Pas d'Action from La Bayadère after Marius Petipa.

Tickets starting at $17, including fees, can be purchased online and at The Joyce box office at 175 Eighth Avenue.

*All casting, programming, and pricing are subject to change.

For more information about ABT Studio Company, please visit ABT's website and follow @ABTStudioCo on Instagram.

*All casting, programming, and pricing are subject to change.

American Ballet Theatre recognizes the following donors for their extraordinary giving in support of ABT Studio Company: Maria-Cristina Anzola, Sofia Zobel Elizalde, James M. and Nora C. Orphanides, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and The Ted and Mary Jo Shen Charitable Gift Fund. Additional support provided by Edward "Chip" Beam in loving memory of John and Jack, Richard and Cynthia Brodhead, Chanel, Inc., Dr. Symra A. Cohn, Granoff Family Foundation, Patricia R. Morton and four anonymous donors. ABT gratefully acknowledges the Weinstein family for their leading support of The Nancy B. and Skippy Weinstein ABT Apprentice Program in 2026.

Commissions and presentations of new works by women choreographers are supported by the ABT Women's Movement, sparked by funding from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. Champion support for the ABT Women's Movement is provided by Jenna Segal.

Leadership support of ABT's New Works initiative is provided by the Blavatnik Family Foundation, and through an endowed gift from The Toni and Martin Sosnoff New Works Fund.

A special thanks to Denise Littlefield Sobel for her leadership gifts to the ABT Today Fund and ABT RISE, which are advancing the Company's mission to create a more vibrant and welcoming future for ballet.

ABT is supported, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

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