Press

"Ballet Memphis is something of a little engine that could, to sum up the imaginative grit of Dorothy Gunther Pugh, who has presided over the group with equal dashes of elegance and temerity for 20 years."

Gia Kourlas, The New York Times
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“The ache and darkness Ballet Memphis put onstage was more than a dance, it was an echo of human experience.”

Sarah Kaufmann, The Washington Post
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"'[Ballet Memphis] reflects their communities, and they reflect them well'"

Christopher Blank, The Commercial Appeal
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Description

Ballet Memphis, founded in 1986 by artistic director and CEO Dorothy Gunther Pugh, is recognized for its close ties to the region’s rich musical and literary heritage. It has been heralded for its innovations as a ballet company committed to creating and commissioning relevant work, nurturing young choreographers, and expanding the roles of dancers within the company and the community.... >more info

Biography

Dorothy Gunther Pugh–Founding Artistic Director and CEO. In 1986, Pugh founded a company with two professional dancers and a budget of $75,000. Today, Ballet Memphis employs 18 professional dancers, operates with a $3.4 million budget and is regularly lauded for its artistic innovation and excellence. Pugh is one of only five female artistic directors of American dance companies of similar size and budget.... >more info

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