formalized the creation of the Balanchine Preservation Initiative. This initiative introduces lost or rarely seen Balanchine works to audiences. As a result, ballets like Ragtime (Balanchine/Stravinsky), Pithoprakta (Balanchine/Xenakis) and Divertimento Brillante (Balanchine/Glinka) were recreated and performed. Despite positive reviews and an annual budget ranging from $1-$1.4 million, the Center announced in September 2016 that the Company would be disbanding at the end of the 2017 performance season. Deborah Rutter, President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, noted that the Center would be undergoing a new expansion project to include additional performance and rehearsal space. Farrell's new role in the organization remained unclear, however, Rutter emphasized that Farrell would continue to be an "artistic partner" at the Center. See also Women in dance Further reading and viewing Suzanne Farrell, Toni Bentley, Holding on to the Air (Summit Books, New York, 1990) Suzanne Farrell: Elusive Muse, 1996 documentary film References External links The Suzanne Farrell Ballet Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell Archival footage of Suzanne Farrell speaking about Balanchine and technique in 2006 at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Archival footage of the Suzanne Farrell Ballet performing Clarinade in 2006 at Jacob's Pillow. Photos of Suzanne Farrell, Getty Images The Ballerina Gallery – Suzanne Farrell Capezio Dance Award – Suzanne Farrell 2005 2003 BOMB Magazine interview of Suzanne Farrell by Emily Fragos 1945 births Living people American ballerinas Balanchine Trust repetiteurs Prima ballerinas Ballet mistresses Florida State University faculty Artists from Cincinnati Kennedy Center honorees University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music alumni School of American Ballet alumni New York City Ballet principal dancers United States National Medal of Arts recipients Muses