AC Ballet Is Finally Home
By Gary Wien
If you didn’t know there was a
professional ballet company in
Atlantic City you’re not alone.
Founded in 1982 by the international ballerina, Phyllis Papa, the
history of the Atlantic City Ballet
is one of struggle and perseverance. Decades after the com-
pany’s debut, it looks like they
finally have a home and are trying to play a role in the city’s revitalization.
“Papa started the company because someone from one of the
casinos saw her perform in NYC
and asked her if she wanted to
March 2015
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