Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet: From Vanity Project To Powerhouse In A Decade "The troupe's first two years didn't do much to dispel the idea that it was a rich woman's whim: there was no headquarters and few performances ... Nearly 10 years later, the 16-member Cedar Lake ... [is] possibly the country's most innovative contemporary ballet troupe with an A-list repertoire, and an accent on creation that few companies worldwide can match." The New York Times 05/15/12