Tag: new york city ballet

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 […]

Justin Peck's Gender-Neutral Ballet Casting Is Brilliant

If you’re a ballet person, your feeds are probably full of gorgeous previews of Justin Peck’s new work for New York City Ballet, set to premiere tomorrow night. Excited as we are about that, though, we’re almost more excited that Peck’s The Times Are Racing—which NYCB debuted in January—is returning to the stage this fall. […]

Meet 18-Year-Old Gianna Reisen, New York City Ballet's Youngest Choreographer

After most dancers graduate from The School of American Ballet they have lots of “firsts”: first company contract, first performance with that company, and maybe even first solo role. But 2017 SAB grad Gianna Reisen is experiencing a different kind of “first” during her inaugural year in the professional ballet world: She’s making her first […]

Lauren Lovette Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self

New York City principal Lauren Lovette has become an icon thanks to her emotional maturity and exceptional musicality. The 26-year-old quickly rose through the ranks after joining the company as an apprentice in 2009, reaching principal status in 2015. A Thousand Oaks, CA, native, Lovette started studying ballet seriously at age 11, at the Cary […]

J.Crew's Dancey New Ad Is Pure Joy

J.Crew’s putting a whole new spin on its brand —literally. The popular clothing line’s inspired ad campaign has a group of cute male models showing off their best moves in a series of playful dance battles. When we saw one of those models throw down the gauntlet with a rather impressive series of chaîné turns, […]

Commemorate 9/11 With This Poignant Dance Film

September 11, 2001, when a series of deadly terrorist attacks shook the nation, was one of the most painful days in American history. We all have different ways of commemorating the anniversary of 9/11, but one of the most moving tributes is New York City Ballet’s “New Beginnings” dance film. Released on September 12, 2013 […]