Week of May 3-7, 2021

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Mother’s Day Week

For thousands of years cultures around the world have celebrated mothers and motherhood, but did you know that the modern Mother’s Day began in the United States in 1907 in West Virginia?

This week ABTKids Daily proudly celebrates all of the amazing mothers (both real and fictional) in ABT’s expansive family. Join us for a fun-filled week of interviews and activities and get inspired to honor the very special mothers in your life!

Meet A Dancer Monday

Soloist Zhong-Jing Fang

Today we sit down with one of ABT’s newest mothers, ABT Soloist Zhong-Jing Fang as she talks about baby Zia and her return to dancing and choreographing.

Fun Fact:   Zhong-Jing and fellow ABT dancer Stephanie Petersen had their babies on the exact same day, January 7, 2021!   Making Zia and Taylor the newest additions to the ABT family!

Teaching Artist Tuesday

Join one of ABT’s Teaching Artists as they introduce you to ABT and its ballets. Learn a dance, stop and sketch, and don’t forget to have fun!

Up this week:   ABT JKO School Faculty Member Sarah Smith and Nettie!

Mother’s Day with Flower Festival in Genzano

What’s up Wednesday 

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Ballet Moms?

Time's up

Throwback Thursday

Two Generations of ABT Ballerinas

Funtime Friday

Make Your Own Mother’s Day Pop-Up Card!

Join ABT Teaching Artist Mr. Jeff and design a special three dimensional card for a very important Mother in your life! Remember, you can make more than one!