Tag Archives: National Ballet of Canada

Giant Pointe Shoes About to Attack Saratoga

Posted on May 21, 2013 by .
One of the giant shoes, pre-decoration

OK, not exactly. But Saratoga Springs’ National Museum of Dance is about to launch a nifty giant-pointe-shoe-related art project, dubbed … Continue reading →

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Coming to a Movie Theater Near You: Ballet’s Biggest Stars

Posted on Mar 29, 2013 by .
ABT's Veronika Part and Marcelo Gomes in "Swan Lake," part of the gala program. (photo Siggul/Visual Arts Masters)

Nobody puts on a ballet gala quite like Youth America Grand Prix. Their must-see performances routinely feature bold-faced names from … Continue reading →

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[Ballet] Love Is in the Air

Posted on Feb 14, 2013 by .
Elliott Franks

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Are you wearing pink? Are you eating chocolate? Are you surrounded by flowers? And teddy bears? … Continue reading →

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There’s No Such Thing as Tutu Much

Posted on Oct 31, 2012 by .
"Don Quixote" tutu by Desmond Heeley

Feel like playing a little dress-up this Halloween? Why not try one of the fantastical tutus below on for size? … Continue reading →

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For Your Viewing Pleasure

Posted on Feb 17, 2012 by .
Photo by Sergey Myskin

Just feast your eyes on this photo for a minute: Duh-rool. This is an embarrassment of ballet boy riches. And … Continue reading →

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