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January 7, 2009

PRINCIPAL DANCER JULIE KENT TO TAKE MATERNITY LEAVE

PRINCIPAL DANCER JULIE KENT TO TAKE MATERNITY LEAVE

American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Julie Kent will take maternity leave effective immediately, it was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie. Miss Kent and her husband, ABT Associate Artistic Director Victor Barbee, expect their second child in June of this year.

Kent is expected to return to the Company for the 2009-2010 season.

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