Kirk Peterson

MorDance will celebrate its tenth anniversary performance season with two groundbreaking world premiere ballets centering themes of activism and humanity. Performances are April 28-29, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College as part of the CUNY Dance Initiative.

MorDance wil present its Spring 2023 Season with groundbreaking new ballets centering themes of activism and humanity from April 28-29, 2023 at Gerald W. Lynch Theater.

MorDance presents Works in Progress on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 7:30pm at Martha Graham Studios, 55 Bethune St, NYC. This intimate showing is an opportunity to peer into the creative process and hear from the artists themselves.

Philadelphia Ballet has announced the addition of two new leading dance educators to the School of Philadelphia Ballet: Jessica Kilpatrick and Andrea Long. Kilpatrick, formerly Principal of Children's and Adult Programs at the School, re-joins the faculty as Principal, Lower School & Adult Programs.

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the promotion of one member and appointment of five new dancers to the Company and 14 new Second Company dancers.

With the 2019-2020 season, American Repertory Ballet marks two major milestones in its history a?" the opening of its new home at the state-of-the-art New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) and the company's 40th anniversary as New Jersey's preeminent classical and contemporary ballet company.  

American Repertory Ballet (ARB) presents its highly anticipated world premiere, Beauty and the Beast, choreographed by the company's Resident Choreographer Kirk Peterson. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Peterson about his career and the show.

State Theatre New Jersey presents the world premiere of Beauty and the Beast performed by American Repertory Ballet on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 8pm.

Nutmeg Conservatory Founding Director Sharon Dante and Artistic Director Victoria Mazzarelli invite you to experience the joy of dance at The Nutmeg's Dance Jubilee, May 16-18, 2019 on the Warner's Main Stage.

American Repertory Ballet (ARB) returns to The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th Street between Park and Lexington avenues) for one night only with a sensational triple bill on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. The program, "American Made: Works by Paul Taylor, Mary Barton and Kirk Peterson," showcases the company's strength and versatility. 

​​​​​​​American Repertory Ballet (ARB) will host its annual gala, “An Enchanted Castle Soirée,” inspired by the company's world premiere of Beauty and the Beast, on Saturday, March 9, at 6:00 pm at the Pines Manor in Edison, N.J. Guests will enjoy a French inspired ambiance, silent auction, dinner and dancing alongside artists of American Repertory Ballet. Award-winning radio broadcaster Bert Baron, host of “Jersey Central with Bert Baron,” on WCTC (1450AM) will be the Master of Ceremonies. 

American Repertory Ballet (ARB), New Jersey's preeminent classical and contemporary ballet company, announces its 2018-2019 season. Embarking on its 55th year, ARB will perform throughout the state under the artistic leadership of Douglas Martin.

The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory will present IMPACT 2018, March 24 and 25 in the Warner's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre. This year's IMPACT features excerpts from Acts 2 and 3 from the much beloved Swan Lake, staged by Eleanor D'Antuono, Alexei Tchernichov and Denise Warner Limoli. The performances also include excerpts from Carmen, with original choreography by Kirk Peterson; a new modern work by Kate St. Amand; and an exciting new collaboration between Artistic Director Victoria Mazzarelli and Charles Patterson. Featuring live music performed by Patterson's quartet JINQS, this new piece features Nutmeg dancers performing original choreography set to music by jazz greats John Coltrane and Thelonius Monk.

Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, will hold 2018 Summer Intensive auditions at the  Philadelphia Dance Academy on Sunday, February 25.  (Registration: 2:00 pm, Audition: 2:30-4:30 pm).  

The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory will present IMPACT 2018, March 24 and 25 in the Warner's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre. This year's IMPACT features excerpts from Acts 2 and 3 from the much beloved Swan Lake, staged by Eleanor D'Antuono, Alexei Tchernichov and Denise Warner Limoli. The performances also include excerpts from Carmen, with original choreography by Kirk Peterson; a new modern work by Kate St. Amand; and an exciting new collaboration between Artistic Director Victoria Mazzarelli and Charles Patterson.

Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, brings its 2018 Summer Intensive U.S. audition tour to Boston Ballet Newton Studios (153 Needham Street, Newton Highlands) on Sunday, January 21, 2018 (Registration: 9:00 a.m., Audition: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Leading the audition will be Pamela Levy, Director, Princeton Ballet School.

Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, brings its 2018 Summer Intensive U.S. audition tour to Boston Ballet Newton Studios (153 Needham Street, Newton Highlands) on Sunday, January 21, 2018 (Registration: 9:00 a.m., Audition: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Leading the audition will be Pamela Levy, Director, Princeton Ballet School.

Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, brings its 2018 Summer Intensive U.S. audition tour to Charleston Ballet Center for Dance (497 La Mesa Rd., Suite D, Mount Pleasant) on Saturday, January 13, 2018. First held in 1982, Princeton Ballet School's Summer Intensive is one of the longest running Summer Intensive programs in the United States. Based in Princeton, N.J., the Summer Intensive runs from June 25 through July 27, 2018.

Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, brings its 2018 Summer Intensive U.S. audition tour to The Washington School of Ballet (3515 Wisconsin Ave., NW) on Sunday, January 14, 2018. First held in 1982, Princeton Ballet School's Summer Intensive is one of the longest running Summer Intensive programs in the United States. Based in Princeton, N.J., the Summer Intensive runs from June 25 through July 27, 2018.

Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, brings its 2018 Summer Intensive U.S. audition tour to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1533 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem) on Sunday, January 14, 2018(Registration: 10:00 a.m., Audition: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.). First held in 1982, Princeton Ballet School's Summer Intensive is one of the longest running Summer Intensive programs in the United States. Based in Princeton, N.J., the Summer Intensive runs from June 25 through July 27, 2018.