Tag: gillian murphy

Gillian Murphy's Cloud & Victory Session

Cloud & Victory is a ballerina’s go-to for the cutest classwear, as well as amazing pictures of some of our favorite dancers holding pizza (see below). What makes C&V even cooler, though, is C&V Sessions—a collection of interviews with some of the dance world’s brightest stars. Most recently, American Ballet Theatre principal and all-around superstar Gillian […]

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

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, try this neat trick: Smile while you’re turning. Easy peasy, right? Here’s why it works: First, many […]

ABT's Gala Sounds Amazing

So, remember when New York City Ballet honored designer Valentino at a big gala that was attended by a gazillion movie stars, and it was awesome? Well, American Ballet Theatre just announced the details of its Metropolitan Opera House gala this May, and it sounds like it’s going to be equally glittery. Yay! Providing the […]

Warning: May Cause Crying

Remember a couple of days ago, when we talked about how superstar Ethan Stiefel gave his last performance with American Ballet Theatre on Saturday? Well, some forward-thinking audience member filmed Stiefel’s farewell bows for those of us who weren’t able to see him say goodbye in person, and wow—it’s a doozy of a video. Get […]

Dance Idols Divulge

No dancer is perfect. Maybe you’re more flexible on your right side than on your left, or perhaps you just can’t seem to nail all four sounds in your double pullbacks. Don’t despair—even the pros have weaknesses and off days. The key is finding new tactics to help you continue to improve. We got 16 […]