BALLET NEO
Contemporary Ballet
our history
Ballet Neo began with a small group of dancers performing Thomas’ work. Founded by Artistic Director and Choreographer Kate Thomas, Ballet Neo's mission is to create and produce works on pointe that celebrate the beauty of classical ballet while exploring the discipline’s ability to express the expanse of human emotions.
A collaboration with Grammy Award-winning violinist and composer Mark O’Connor on a ballet The Appalachian Suites Project, inspired by the largest industrial disaster in the United States, the Monongah, West Virginia mining disaster of 1907. Ballet Neo Performances of this work include APAP at Peridance, two New Choreographers on Pointes Previews at the 92nd Street Y, and the Ailey Citigroup Theater, the Ailey Citigroup Theater. Ballet Neo premiered Appalachian Suites in their NYC season at MMAC in March 2016.
The company has performed at the Downtown Dance Festival (August 2006, 2008 & 2015), Dancers Responding to AIDS (2005), International Dance Festival, The Brooklyn Dance Festival (2015), Choreography on the Edge (2011, 2013), An Evening with Chamber Ballet, Ballet Arts Showcase, Steps Faculty Showcase and Academy of Performing Arts in Hudson, NY. Ballet Neo premiered Measurement and Caution, music by Nini Raviolette and Acoustica in the New Choreographers on Pointe, Ballet Builders, at the Kaye Playhouse in New York City. Ballet Neo produced a New York City season at MMAC and regularly produces Salon Series- Open Rehearsals.
BALLET NEO
in the news
“…Intelligent and packed with technical challenges for their skillful performers.”–New York Times“…
Swept about as if driven by a cool breeze. The arm and torso movements…had the freedom associated with the great modern-dance pioneer Isadora Duncan. Yet feet moved classically on pointe.
”-New York Times“…
Movements and shapes were thought through and exploited in both conception and execution. Sculptures were interesting and evocative, especially when all three bodies were used together, whether at one point in space or across the stage area.
”–R. Pikser“
The strongest emotional connection of the program came from Kate Thomas, who fashioned a very moving work, APPALACHIAN SUITES, using the music of Mark O’Connor.”–Oberon’s Grove
CREATE
Works in Progress
SWAN STREET
A self-portrait poem in a diary, the taste of icing on cake served at breakfast, inspired the new work, entitled "Swan Street,"
a Proustian experience reimagined from an N.J. suburb to adulthood. Experiences shared through generations destroy our perception of time, creating a portal to the past and future. This ideational territory is the sphere the proposed new work, "Swan Street," explores,
BNYP SUMMER & WINTER WORKSHOPS
Work with experienced professionals in an investigation of movement quality and performance presence, explore approaches to choreography and unleash a mature and powerful performer.
BNYP Summer 2024 initiates a formal trainee program for Ballet Neo.
Carefully crafted by Artistic Director Kate Thomas to challenge, inspire, and educate. Experienced and dedicated teachers and guest master teachers prioritize individual creative growth and technical advancement.
Oportunities
Ballet Neo continues to recruit artistic and administrative talent. To be considered please email resume.
Dancers include audition video
301 W 108th St New York NY United States 10025
(646) 573-5936
ballet neo
(646) 573-5936
301 W 108th St New York NY United States 10025
©2017 by Ballet Neo. Proudly created with Wix.com