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Susan Jaffe to be New Artistic Director of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Susan Jaffe will leave her post as Director of Dance at UNCSA to become the new Artistic Director of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre starting in the 2020-2021 Season.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Affects the Ballet World
Updated at 21:20pm CET on April 10, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) is not discriminatory and it was just a matter of time that those of us in the ballet industry would be affected. From a friend’s message letting me know that her school in Italy is closed, to social media images of professional dancers taking class…
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American Ballet Theatre Review: Giselle is a Gem
February 11, 2020 American Ballet Theatre Giselle Washington, D.C. The standing ovation at the end of America Ballet Theatre’s Giselle at The Kennedy Center last night does not do the performance justice. The combination of ingredients – exquisite dancing, expert staging, elegant costume and sets – is a recipe that Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie has mastered.…
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National Ballet of Canada Review: The Sleeping Beauty
January 30, 2020 National Ballet of Canada The Sleeping Beauty Washington, D.C. For a ballet that is so familiar with audience members of all ages, there were some surprises during National Ballet of Canada’s The Sleeping Beauty at The Kennedy Center last night. Rudolf Nureyev’s 1972 production of this fairytale classic does not skimp on…
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National Ballet of Canada Review: Contemporary Grace, Power, and Artistry
January 28, 2020 National Ballet of Canada Repertory Program Washington, D.C. You know you’re in for an exciting ride when an evening of ballet is programmed to showcase The National Ballet of Canada dancing William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, and Alexei Ratmansky. Before the performance even begins, the Kennedy Center audience is already abuzz regarding the…
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Ballet Swan Arms Practice
One of the most iconic and beautiful movements in the classical canon are ballet swan arms during Swan Lake. It is an epitomical display of how ballet dancers use their port de bras (carriage of the arms) to express character, voice, and aesthetics. The video below by Ernesto Galan for Boston Ballet demonstrates the how…
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Vienna State Ballet: 2020 New Year’s Celebration
Every new year for me officially begins upon watching the annual concert given by the Vienna Philharmonic. 2020 is no different for me, but there are a couple of historic details to note, including the first time a Spanish choreographer has created the iconic new year’s pieces danced by the Vienna State Ballet. José Carlos…
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Atlanta Ballet Review: A Nutcracker Full of Surprises
November 27, 2019 Atlanta Ballet The Nutcracker Washington, D.C. The ballet holiday season has officially begun with Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Kennedy Center. D.C. audiences are the first outside of Atlanta to see this theatrical multi-media production that premiered last year in the company’s home state. Yuri Possokhov‘s fast-paced choreography aligns appropriately with the…
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Tulsa Ballet Celebrates 50 years of The Nutcracker
Tulsa Ballet will be performing the holiday classic The Nutcracker for the fiftieth year at Tulsa Performing Arts Center from December 7-22, 2020. There is a reason why The Nutcracker has continuously charmed the hearts of families all around the Tulsa area for 50 years. It’s not just because of the surreal magical moment snow…
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American Ballet Theatre Review: A Colorful Program of Dance
October 25, 2019 American Ballet Theatre The New Romantics New York, NY Heading into the final weekend of their fall season at the David H. Koch Theater, American Ballet Theatre performs their The New Romantics program; it features a New York Premiere and a World Premiere that sandwich a new audience favorite. All three works…