Honoring and recognizing BalletX, on its 20th Anniversary, for its outstanding contributions to contemporary ballet and the cultural life of Philadelphia.

Honoring and recognizing BalletX, on its 20th Anniversary, for its outstanding contributions to contemporary ballet and the cultural life of Philadelphia. WHEREAS, BalletX was founded in 2005 by Christine Cox and Matthew Neenan as a choreographic playground to push beyond the boundaries of classical ballet through experimentation, collaboration, and innovation. At the time of its founding, there was a void for contemporary ballet in Philadelphia and BalletX quickly emerged as a pioneer, expanding opportunities for dancers and choreographers to create, perform, and present new works to the City and beyond; and WHEREAS, BalletX has grown over two decades from as small collective of friends into one of Philadelphia’s most vital and innovative cultural institutions, earning recognition nationally and internationally for artistic excellence and creative daring; and WHEREAS, Through the leadership of Artistic and Executive Director Christine Cox, BalletX has commissioned and produced more than 150 world premieres by over 80 choreographers, helping to expand and redefine the canon of 21st Century ballet; and WHEREAS, BalletX is one of the few companies in the nation that employs its 16 dancers year-round further reflecting upon its deep commitment to both its artists and its mission. This company is widely recognized as a commissioning powerhouse, praised by critics for presenting the work of living choreographers with energy and innovation that connects deeply with audiences; and W…