Dennis Wayne's Dancers was a New York based contemporary ballet company founded around dancer Dennis Wayne by Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.
Formed in the summer of 1975 after Wayne left the American Ballet Theatre,[1] the contemporary ballet company drew on the talents of many famous dancers and received critical acclaim.
Known for their virtuosic skill, the company performed both ballet and modern dance works.
[3] The original Company was disbanded in 1980 after Dennis Wayne suffered injuries in a car accident and was unable to perform.
They also performed at various acclaimed venues in the United States including Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival where the Company made its world debut.