Founded in 1981, the mission of Connecticut Ballet is to be the state's premier classical and contemporary ballet company, performing a diverse repertoire of new works, masterworks, and great story ballets. Further, Connecticut Ballet develops future artists and audiences through its affiliated school and community outreach programs, serving all ages and backgrounds to develop a greater appreciation for the dance art form.
Board of Directors
Mark P. Chioffi, Esq.
Thomas L. Kent, Esq., Treasurer
Dorothy C. Krugman, Secretary
Colette Lesperance
Brett Raphael, President
Marie Seymour, Vice President
Patricia Weiner
Executive Advisory Council
Dominick B. Attanasio
David E. A. Carson
Thomas S. Clark
Sandra Goldstein
Robert J. Leverte
Joel P. Mellis
Leo G. Meyer
Charles D. Shephard
Paul S. Timpanelli
Charles Tisdale
Christel H. Truglia
Honorary Board
Mercedes Ellington
Ann Reinking
Anne Crellin Seggerman
Michael Uthoff
Connecticut Ballet Staff
Artistic Director & CEO: Brett Raphael
Company Manager: Kimberly Levesque
Director of Marketing & Outreach: Judie Clark
Director of Education: Dana P. Rodriguez
Wardrobe Coordinator: Rima Day
Company Videographer: Nick of Time Productions
Company Photographers: Ben Gancsos, Jenny Lester
Company Teachers: Irina Lebedeva, Peter O'Brien, Alfredo Millan
