Like many other regional companies, the Hartford Ballet serves as a creative outlet for its director, although major choreographers are apparently also included in the repertory.

Ms. Lynn directs the School of the Hartford Ballet.

I wanted Hartford Ballet to be a powerful artistic entity.

Kirk Peterson has been appointed artistic director of the Hartford Ballet.

Dance Connecticut got a rocky start to life, founded as it was on the ashes of the popular Hartford Ballet, which disbanded last year.

For information, call the Hartford Ballet at 527-0713.

The Hartford Ballet and the Hartford Symphony are barely making it, he added.

Mr. Thomas, a principal with the Hartford Ballet, doesn't even want to be a dancer.

The Hartford Ballet has been struggling financially for several years, and a few years ago was on the brink of bankruptcy.

The oldest, Nadine, takes enrichment courses and a dance class run by the Hartford Ballet.