It has also surmounted a generation gap, when it relied upon international choreographers, some Graham-derived.

The cultural exchange included work with international choreographer.

Christopher Wheeldon (born 22 March 1973) is an English international choreographer of contemporary ballet.

Since 1984, an international choreographers' workshop has brought approximately 20 choreographers from around the world to work or observe at the festival.

Nissinen introduced Balanchine works, while continuing to commission new works from Canadian and international choreographers.

But these were high-powered organizations with international stars and established international choreographers, possibly intimidating to the untutored.

Godani made his professional debut performing with several Paris based contemporary dance companies and international choreographers.

Schenfeld led the corps to worldwide fame, with works by renowned international choreographers as well as her own creations.

This festival also made an emphasis on "the premiere of works created for the company by well-known international choreographers, Cuban and foreign".

The ballet troupe have also had many opportunities to work with many well-known international choreographers.