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The school was founded by the Russo-Georgian-born choreographer George Balanchine, and philanthropists Lincoln Kirstein and Edward Warburg in 1934. [1] Balanchine's self- prescribed edict, "But first, a school", is indicative of his adherence to the ideals of the training that was fostered by the Imperial Ballet School where he received his training.
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The school comprises a children's division for ages 4 to 12, a pre-professional division for ages 12 to 18, and the preparatory program "Studio Company" for ages 16 to 20. It was established in 2004 and named in honor of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis who served on ABT's Board of Trustees as honorary chairman emerita for many years prior to her death.
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Early costume designs in ballet productions were based on court dress, though more extravagant. [1] All of the performers in early ballets were men, with boys performing the female roles en travesti. In the 18th century, as ballet became professionalized and moved from the courts to the theaters, women joined the ranks of ballet dancers. [2]
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The school is also involved with the Arizona School for the Arts through after-school programs and performances, and a previous home study program: Arizona Academics for Performing Arts. The school has taught a large number of students that have moved on to perform for companies such as The Ailey School and The School of American Ballet. [3]