Tag: lourdes lopez

The "Balanchine Head," and How to Master It—Including Spotting Front

As a teacher and choreographer, George Balanchine—founder of the School of American Ballet and New York City Ballet—finessed even the smallest details. And in his technique, extra-special attention is paid to the carriage of the head, which is both unique and transformational. Whether held forward or at a particular tilt, the “Balanchine head” forms a […]

Misty Copeland: "Dance Unifies, So Let's Get to Work"

What does it mean to be human? Well, many things. But if you were at the Dance Magazine Awards last night, you could argue that to be human is to dance. Speeches about the powerful humanity of our art form were backed up with performances by incredible dancers hailing from everywhere from Hubbard Street Dance […]

A Super Insider-y Look at Justin Peck's New Ballet

One of the many (many, many, many) reasons we love Justin Peck is that he collaborates with artists who are totally new to ballet. The 27-year-old New York City Ballet soloist, who was named the company’s resident choreographer last summer, is always on the lookout for people who might have something unexpected to contribute to […]