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Reviews & Endorsements

  • "The art of ballet is ours to cultivate but not to keep, we must give it away."

    BETTE-ANN LIBIN

  • "Dancing is the loftiest, the most moving, the most beautiful of the arts, because it is no mere translation or abstraction from life; it is life itself."

    HAVELOCK ELLIS

  • Ballet Hartford’s commitment to the highest standards of artistry and professionalism is evident in each moment one witnesses these dancers at work. Whether on the stage or in the studio, they radiate the humanity, passion and dedication to all the best that this living art form of Dance has to offer.

    STEPHEN PIER

    Dance Division Director - The Hartt School, University of Hartford

  • I believe that the art of ballet has the power to elevate and magnify people, both dancers and audiences. It can uniquely incarnate spiritual joy. I am thrilled that the vision of Ballet Hartford is grounded in these truths.

    SILAS FARLEY

    New York City Ballet

  • “Ballet Hartford houses a great range of artists and performers eager to dive deep into collaborative process. It was truly an enriching experience to witness a company that both celebrates and champions the future of ballet. I loved the artistic team’s progressive programming; offering our dance community fresh new ideas that integrate a roster of diverse dance makers whilst invigorating the legacies of classical music.”

    Norbert De La Cruz III