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The Appalachian Ballet Company is a respected regional ballet ensemble rooted in Maryville, Tennessee, with performances at the Clayton Center for the Arts and collaborations with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Guided by Artistic Director Amy Morton Vaughn since 1997 and Associate Artistic Director Kylie Morton Berry, the company blends strong local ties with national-level artistry. Known for educational outreach and a commitment to audience accessibility, Appalachian Ballet Company proudly carries Honor Company status in Regional Dance America/Southeast and has earned honors such as a Tennessee Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowship and the 2023 National Choreography Award for SHED, choreographed by Laura Morton La Russa.