Ask our dancers how their journey started, and they will tell you that when they were young, their talent was nurtured, developed and given room to grow and blossom into the passion it is today. Through exposure and celebration, education and training, American Ballet Theatre™ is committed to bringing the magic of dance to the world. Recognized as a living national treasure since its founding in 1940, American Ballet Theatre performs for more than 600,000 people each year. ABT™ has also made more than 15 international tours to 42 countries and has been sponsored by the State Department of the United States on many of these engagements. For more information and to see when American Ballet Theatre will be performing in a city near you, visit www.abt.org.