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Stella Abrera (born 1978 in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipina-American ballet dancer. She danced as a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre until her retirement in 2020, and is the company's first Filipina principal ballerina.
Principal Dancer Stella Abrera is saying farewell to American Ballet Theatre this year, but her grace and artistry will be forever cherished by her colleagues and fans. Stella has captured the stage in contemporary favorites like Seven Sonatas and In the Upper Room , while steadily adding classical roles such as Giselle, Princess Aurora and ...
Jun 8, 2018 · Just after turning 40, the American Ballet Theater principal will dance the lead in “Romeo and Juliet,” the role she wouldn’t allow herself to dream about. Stella Abrera An Rong Xu for The ...
May 30, 2024 · Stella Abrera, the first Filipino American principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre, has retired after 24 years with the classical ballet company. Under coronavirus-free circumstances, 42-year-old Abrera’s farewell performance would have been the title role of “Giselle” at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on June 13.
May 19, 2023 · Stella Abrera made headlines in 2015 when she became the first Filipino-American to be promoted to principal dancer, the highest rank at ABT, one of the most renowned dance companies globally.
The first Filipino-American to be promoted to Principal Dancer at ABT, Abrera has also become a role model for many young Asian dancers.
Jun 9, 2022 · NEW YORK, NY – Stella Abrera, former Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, has been named Acting Artistic Director of the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School. The appointment, effective August 22, was announced today by Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre.
