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Boston Ballet Review: Capturing the Essence of Giselle
September 28, 2019 Boston Ballet Giselle Boston, MA Boston Ballet‘s season opener Giselle is not only a theatrical and artistic delight, but a lesson in the values of classical ballet tradition. As much as contemporary ballet choreographers of today are stretching predefined boundaries and creating new voices to be heard, it is also important that the vocabulary…
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Romeo and Juliet Film
Shakespeare’s most recognized tale of star-crossed lovers is coming to the big screen. At least in England. For one precious night only – December 16, 2019 – audiences can see Michael Nunn and William Trevitt’s Romeo and Juliet: Beyond Words featuring The Royal Ballet dancers William Bracewell and Francesca Hayward dancing the title characters. Kenneth…
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2020 Ballet Summer Intensives
It’s never too early to start thinking about where to continue training over the summer, so here at The Traveling Ballerina we are working on developing a comprehensive list of 2020 Ballet Summer Intensives so that you can start taking notes about your options and preparing yourself for the upcoming auditions. This directory will be…
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Learn Ballet Pantomime
One of the most beautiful facets of a classical ballet is its use of pantomime to convey the narrative to the audience. As there is traditionally no verbal communication, body language – most specifically, the expressive use of heads and arms – is how ballet dancers speak with one another on the stage as well…
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American Ballet Theatre 2019 Fall Season
On July 22, 2019, the David H. Koch Theater box office will start selling tickets to the American Ballet Theatre 2019 Fall Season which runs from October 16-27. The principal dancers this season include Stella Abrera, Isabella Boylston, Misty Copeland, Herman Cornejo, Sarah Lane, Alban Lendorf, Hee Seo, Christine Shevchenko, Cory Stearns, Devon Teuscher and James…
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Maurice Sendak’s Designs for The Nutcracker
When we hear the name Maurice Sendak, our mind can’t help but to immediately think of his oh so famous picture book Where the Wild Things Are. The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City wants to expand our horizons and knowledge of the artist by presenting an exhibit titled Drawing the Curtain: Maurice Sendak’s…
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Dance Bag Essentials
Whether you’re an aspiring ballet dancer or already a professional one, your dance bag is something that you can’t leave home without. Aside from the several pairs of ballet shoes and pointe shoes that you lug around every day, your dance bag is most likely also filled with items you need on a daily basis…
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Force of Nature: Natalia Osipova Documentary
Natalia Osipova is a household name in the ballet community. The world has witnessed her journey from the Bolshoi Ballet to Mikhailovsky Theatre to the Royal Ballet, where the ballerina is currently in her fifth season. Lyndsey Winship from The Guardian interviews Osipova, discussing her partnerships on and off the stage as well as the…
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Miami City Ballet Review: Emotive Excellence
June 1, 2019 Miami City Ballet Mixed Program Washington D.C. The 2019 Ballet Across America program at The Kennedy Center closes this weekend with Miami City Ballet. Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez’s company is one of the finest that has graced the Opera House stage this ballet season. The dancers’ unified enthusiasm, energy, and excellence make for choreographic…
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Dance Theatre of Harlem Review: The Importance of Diversification
May 28, 2019 Dance Theatre of Harlem Mixed Program Washington D.C. The Kennedy Center closes out its 2018-2019 Ballet Season with their Ballet Across America series featuring the internationally recognized Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) and Miami City Ballet, both companies directed by women – Virginia Johnson and Lourdes Lopez, respectively. Opening night belongs to…