Acclaimed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky won't be going far this summer when he leaves American Ballet Theatre — he'll simply be crossing Lincoln Center's plaza over to New York City Ballet.
Ratmansky, one of the leading classical choreographers in the world, will join NYCB in August as artist in residence with a five-year contract, the company announced on Thursday. In June, he steps down from the same position at ABT after 13 years. He's created several works for NYCB over the years, including “Russian Seasons," “Concerto DSCH," “Namouna," and “Pictures at an Exhibition.”
