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.

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