🩰 Appalachian Ballet Company
The Appalachian Ballet Company is East Tennessees premier classical performing company and the resident dance company of the Clayton Center for the Arts. Based at Van Metre School of Dance in Maryville, ABC has been chartered since 1972 and performs an annual three-program season featuring everything from traditional classics like The Nutcracker to contemporary ballets. They regularly perform with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and are active in educational outreach. A respected honor company in the Regional Dance America/Southeast organization, ABC brings world-class dance to the region.