In 1976, Mary Day established The Washington Ballet, providing a showcase for the budding young talents of The Washington School of Ballet. The first season featured of three works by an up-and-coming dancer/choreographer from Dutch National Ballet, Choo San Goh, who later became the resident choreographer, then associate artistic director for the company.  During his time at The Washington Ballet until he died in 1987, Mr. Goh choreographed 19 ballets for the company.

Photo courtesy of the Choo San Goh & H. Robert Magee Foundation