Tag Archives: Ballet

Benjamin Millepied’s Surprising Next Move

Posted on Jan 24, 2013 by .
Paris bound! (photo by Kevin Scanlon)

As you probably guessed immediately after hearing his amazing last name, Benjamin Millepied (seriously—could there be a better name for … Continue reading →

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Wendy Whelan FTW

Posted on Jan 20, 2013 by .
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Let us all take a moment to recognize the amazingness that is Wendy Whelan. I’m serious: Lie back, close your … Continue reading →

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A Terrible Day for Ballet

Posted on Jan 18, 2013 by .
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Bolshoi Ballet director Sergei Filin was attacked near his home last night by a masked man who threw acid on … Continue reading →

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A Double Birthday

Posted on Jan 17, 2013 by .
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Did you know that today marks the anniversary of not one but two iconic George Balanchine ballets? Stars and Stripes, … Continue reading →

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Keenan Kampa’s Kitri Debut

Posted on Jan 15, 2013 by .
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We always knew Keenan Kampa was going places—literally and figuratively. The gorgeous ballet dancer, who graced our March 2012 cover, … Continue reading →

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Just Beat It

Posted on Jan 11, 2013 by .
Former Patel Conservatory student Drew Nelson (Michelle Revels)

In Act II of Giselle, Albrecht does 32—32!—entrechats six in a row. His feet flutter like hummingbird wings as he … Continue reading →

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