Tag: ABT

  • American Ballet Theatre Review: Giselle is a Gem

    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.…

  • Stella Abrera’s Last Performance with ABT

    Stella Abrera’s Last Performance with ABT

    Stella Abrera will be retiring from American Ballet Theatre at the end of the 2019-2020 season. A Principal Dancer with the company since 2015, she will dance the title role of Giselle on Saturday evening, June 13, 2020 at the Metropolitan Opera House. *Update: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Stella Abrera did not dance this…

  • American Ballet Theatre Review: Harlequinade is Vibrant by All Definitions of the Word

    American Ballet Theatre Review: Harlequinade is Vibrant by All Definitions of the Word

    January 29, 2019 American Ballet Theatre Harlequinade Washington D.C. It’s hard to imagine a better Tuesday than seeing American Ballet Theatre performing at The Kennedy Center. The expectations are high this opening night…as they should be. We’re talking about America’s National Ballet Company® on the stage of the most prominent performing arts complex in the United…