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Washington Ballet’s Septime Webre turned company into a big tent - The Washington Post

'Here’s how we’re going to do this.’After 17 years as director, Webre, 54, steps down from the Washington Ballet next month. '

'Webre injected high spirits into the Washington Ballet’s social calendar, hosting festivities for donors and “Beerballet&bubbly” soirees for young professionals and audience newcomers. '

'Outside it was pouring rain, and the carpet squished as Septime Webre, the Washington Ballet’s artistic director, walked around the low-ceilinged basement of a housing project in Adams Morgan. '

'Likewise, the Washington Ballet’s audience grew so much that the company regularly filled the Eisenhower Theater. '

'Audiences will have a final view of the show-business side of Webre’s Washington Ballet this week at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater (preview Wednesday; series ends Sunday). '

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