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Kevin McKenzie is an American ballet dancer, choreographer, and director whose three-decade tenure as Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre established him as one of the most influential stewards of classical ballet in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
Defining moments and milestones
McKenzie emerged as a principal dancer of considerable technical distinction before transitioning into choreography and directorial leadership. His appointment as Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre marked the beginning of a transformative tenure spanning more than three decades, during which he stewarded the company's artistic vision with a commitment to both classical preservation and contemporary innovation. His legacy rests on his ability to maintain ABT's position as America's preeminent classical ballet institution while expanding its repertoire and cultural reach.
Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre for over thirty years, overseeing the company's artistic vision, repertoire development, and institutional growth during a transformative period in American ballet.
Recordings featuring Kevin McKenzie after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.