This classical ballet troupe has held "open house" performances for many years on the second Sunday of each month.
Its spirit is also unusual for a classical troupe - ever youthful, never afraid to mix high art with unabashed popular appeal.
Paradoxically, it is the only company among the three major classical troupes that did not have the word American in its name at some point.
Miss Tharp will benefit from a classical troupe, he said, because "this gives her more range and she has a platform to choreograph from."
Mr. Chaya has staged it for classical ballet troupes, and some were represented by guests on this occasion.
This classical ballet troupe will perform two programs of dances.
In the process, she built up a repertory that defined her company as a classical troupe.
The classical troupes say they often lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process.
In addition to directing his folk ensemble, from 1967 to 1971 he headed a classical ballet troupe.
This vibrant classical ballet troupe will present two programs of new, recent and signature works at the Kennedy Center.