James Sewell Ballet

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The James Sewell Ballet is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based ballet company of eight dancers founded in 1990 by James Sewell and Sally Rousse.

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James Sewell Ballet (JSB) was founded in 1990 by James Sewell and Sally Rousse in New York City. In 1992, Sewell and Rousse moved the company to Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sewell's hometown, where it has since resided for nearly two decades. [1]

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  1. Regan, Sheila (February 18, 2020). "James Sewell Ballet celebrates its 30th anniversary with a 12-stop tour". startribune.com. Star Tribune. Retrieved 1 April 2020.

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