Septime Webre became artistic director of the Washington Ballet in 1999

after serving close to a decade in a similar capacity at the American Repertory Ballet in New Jersey.

As a dancer he was featured in works by George Balanchine, Alvin Ailey, Merce Cunningham and others. Among the companies he’s created works for are Ballet Austin, Atlanta Ballet and Les Grands Ballet Canadiens.

This Cuban-American sits on the board of Cultural Alliance, D. C.

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