 John Hart, CBE, former dancer, administrator, and Assistant Director of The Royal Ballet in England succeeded Marks as Artistic Director of Ballet West In 1985.Under his leadership, the company's repertoire was expanded to include more well-loved 19th Century classics such as The Sleeping Beauty.Hart further enriched the company's repertoire of ballets with the works of many early 20th Century masters, most notably the great English choreographer, Sir Frederick Ashton.