American Ballet Theatre
2009 Met Member Events

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2009 DRESS REHEARSALS Starting this spring, ABT donors will be able to register for the dress rehearsal(s) of their choice! Depending on your membership level, you are eligible to register for one, two or three dress rehearsals. For example, last year Friend members were invited to the Dancers’ Circle Dress Rehearsal. This year Friends are once again eligible to attend one dress rehearsal but may choose from four different rehearsal dates. We hope you enjoy the ability to select which dress rehearsal fits your schedule!

-Friends ($75-149) may register for up to 2 passes for ONE dress rehearsal. -Contributors and Affiliates ($150-499) may register for up to 2 passes per dress rehearsal for TWO dress rehearsals. -Sustainers and Sponsors ($500-999) may register for up to 4 passes per dress rehearsal for TWO dress rehearsals. -Golden Circle members ($1,000+) may register for up to 4 passes per dress rehearsal for THREE dress rehearsals.

*Once your registration is received, your rehearsal date may not be changed except in extreme circumstances. **If you do not attend the dress rehearsal you request, you may not attend a later dress rehearsal.

All members are eligible to register for up to 2 passes to each of the Spotlight Seminars (SS).

Dress Rehearsals Metropolitan Opera House Dress Rehearsals are an exclusive opportunity for ABT members to get a behind the scenes look at the final step in the production process where dancers, costumes, lights and orchestration come together.

Spotlight Seminars (Registration Closed) Metropolitan Opera House, List Hall Seminars provide a unique opportunity to listen to ABT dancers speak about their lives and careers. Seminar details will be available after May 1, 2009.

Dress Rehearsals

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Le Corsaire
Metropolitan Opera House
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm

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Sylvia
Metropolitan Opera House
Monday, June 29, 2009 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm

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Romeo and Juliet
Metropolitan Opera House
Monday, July 6, 2009 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Spotlight Seminars

Spotlight Seminar ~ Nina Ananiashvili hosted by Alessandra Ferri
Metropolitan Opera House: List Hall
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Time: 5:30- 6:30pm
A Principal Dancer with ABT since 1993, this is Nina’s last year with the Company.
Hear the prima ballerina talk about her career in detail!

Spotlight Seminar ~ Frederic Franklin hosted by Virginia Johnson
Metropolitan Opera House: List Hall
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Freddie’s career, spanning 1931 to the present, has taken him to stages around the world.
From his legendary partnership with Alexandra Danilova, to co-founding dance companies like the
National Ballet in Washington, D.C., Freddie knows ballet better than anyone.

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