Tag: megan fairchild

"My Dance Family Tree": 5 Pros on Their Training Roots

You’ve got your mother’s eyes, your smile is just like your dad’s, and it’s uncanny how much you look like photos of that great-great aunt you’ve never met. But where did you get your distinctive port de bras from? What are the origins of your signature tap sound? Chances are, your technique and style can […]

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 […]

Warren Carlyle Will Help New York City Ballet Celebrate Jerome Robbins

Jerome Robbins—the legendary choreographer who changed the way the world thought about both Broadway and ballet—would have been 100 years old next year. That’s the kind of anniversary that calls for a great party. And New York City Ballet, one of Robbins’ homes, definitely knows how to throw great parties. NYCB will actually be honoring […]

NYCB's Latest Collaboration with Cole Haan Is Picture-Perfect

Back in 2014, Cole Haan recruited New York City Ballet’s Megan Fairchild, Sara Mearns, and Gretchen Smith to help design a pair of ballet flats, and the results were stunning. Lucky for us, this is the collaboration that keeps on giving—and this time, with more familiar NYCB faces! For this new campaign, Cole Haan brought […]

NYCB Is Taking Over Broadway Yet Again

If you lived for Megan Fairchild in On the Town and Robbie Fairchild as An American in Paris, get stoked. Next March 23, a revival of Carousel is opening on Broadway, featuring the talents of no fewer than three New York City Ballet stars. As reported by The New York Times, Justin Peck will choreograph […]

Four Ballerinas on Their First Pair of Pointe Shoes

Nothing compares to that magical moment when your teacher says you’re ready for your first pair of pointe shoes. We asked four A-list pros to recall the moment they learned they could start pointe. Angelica Generosa, Pacific Northwest Ballet Angelica Generosa on Instagram: “Happy Friday! 📸 @angelasterlingphoto @pacificnorthwestballet @label.dancewear #jete#pacificnorthwestballet#pnb#lovemylabel#worldwideballet” “I was 9 years old […]

Megan Fairchild aka "Miss Turnstiles"

Back in June, we shared the exciting news that New York City Ballet principal Megan Fairchild will play Ivy Smith in the upcoming Broadway revival of On the Town. If you’re not familiar with the show, New Yorker Ivy Smith is chosen to represent the NYC Subway for a month as “Miss Turnstiles” (smh at […]