Tag Archives: Ballet

Nifty Tip of the Day: Smile! You’ll Turn Better

Posted on May 17, 2013 by .
They're all gonna be great turners someday. Well, except that munchkin on the left. (photo Heather Donlan Photography)

Not all of us are born with Gillian Murphy’s innate turning ability. But if you’re having trouble with your pirouettes, … Continue reading →

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Swan Lake Is Coming to a Theater Near You—Live, in 3D

Posted on May 15, 2013 by .
Picture this in 3D! (photo of Ekaterina Kondaurova by Gene Schiavone)

Forget sinking ships and giant blue aliens. Director James Cameron has a new over-the-top movie project: Swan Lake. No, but … Continue reading →

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NYCB’s Jenifer Ringer on the Wonderful Dancing Dreams Program

Posted on May 13, 2013 by .
Ringer with a Dancing Dreams student (photo via Dancing Dreams)

Pretty much every little girl dreams of taking ballet classes. But for children with disabilities, the path to the dance … Continue reading →

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NYCB’s Next Generation

Posted on May 9, 2013 by .
Plus, the gala dinner setup was gorgeous! (photo via NYCB)

For ballet nerds like me, there are few things more exciting than watching young dancers develop into beautiful, authoritative artists. … Continue reading →

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NYCB Does High Fashion, Part Bajillion

Posted on May 7, 2013 by .
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Here’s yet another reason to be jealous of New York City Ballet’s talented dancers: These days, it seems like they … Continue reading →

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Dance Celebrity Kid Photos: Guess Who?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by .
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One of my favorite jobs at Dance Spirit is editing our “Letter to My Teenage Self” column. It’s awesome to … Continue reading →

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