NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – American Repertory Ballet (ARB) will be joining Career Transition for Dancers as they honor longtime ARB Trustee Nancy MacMillan at the Career Transition for Dancers 26th Anniversary Jubilee: A Halloween Thriller.  Presented on the stage of the newly renovated New York City Center at 7:00pm on October 31, 2011, American Repertory Ballet will present Pathways, a new piece created by Company Director Douglas Martin in Ms. MacMillan’s honor.  They will be joined by other notable dance artists and companies including New York City Ballet, MOMIX, Natalia Makarova, Houston Ballet, Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo and more. 

Career Transition for Dancers is a nonprofit organization that enables dancers to define their career possibilities and develop the skills necessary to excel in a variety of disciplines.  Nancy MacMillan has been an avid supporter of both Career Transition for Dancers and, for over 30 years, American Repertory Ballet.  ARB is thrilled to be honoring Ms. MacMillan and her passion, generosity and intelligent leadership through this performance.

“Nancy works tirelessly for American Repertory Ballet, as I know she does for Career Transitions for Dancers...Through her intelligence, persistence and drive towards excellence, she contributes an invaluable service to our organization and the dance community,” Martin said.  “I am honored to have the opportunity to create a work that honors both Nancy and the important programs that Career Transition for Dancers provides the dance community.”

The Gala reception following the performance will be hosted by Chita Rivera, and includes a Masquerade Supper with world-renowned dance stars, a live auction and a night of dancing at the Hilton New York’s Grand Ballroom.

For more information regarding Career Transition for Dancers, or to purchase tickets for the Gala, visit their website at http://www.careertransition.org

About American Repertory Ballet
American Repertory Ballet's mission is to bring the joy, beauty, artistry and discipline of classical and contemporary dance to New Jersey and nationwide audiences and to dance students through artistic and educational programs.  The organization is comprised of: American Repertory Ballet, the preeminent contemporary ballet company in the state; Princeton Ballet School, one of the largest and most respected non-profit dance schools in the nation; and the Access and Enrichment initiatives, ranging from the long-running and acclaimed DANCE POWER program to the newly launched On Pointe series.  The professional company is a classical and contemporary ballet company committed to presenting ballets from the 19th and 20th century alongside new and existing works by choreographers from today.  The company is now in its 37th Season and is currently under the artistic leadership of Douglas Martin, former principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet.  The company's rich history of repertory includes established masterpieces by distinguished American choreographers such as George Balanchine, Gerald Arpino, Alvin Ailey, Paul Taylor and Twyla Tharp; cutting edge works by choreographers such as Val Caniparoli, Kirk Peterson, Dominique Dumais, Harrison McEldowney, Amy Seiwert, Susan Shields and Melissa Barak; and former Artistic Directors Dermot Burke, Marjorie Mussman, Septime Webre and Graham Lustig.

ARB has been designated a "Major Arts Institution" by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts consistently for the past two decades, and has repeatedly been awarded a Citation of Excellence by the Council.  ARB was voted People's Choice for Best Dance Company in 2008.