Today, let’s take a moment to reflect on the legacy of George Balanchine, the father of American ballet. He was an innovator, who took his Russian training and tweaked it to match the frenetic pace of his adopted home. Now, Balanchine dancers are known for their speed, precision and musicality. He was an entrepreneur, who […]
Former New York City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Your browser does not support the video tag.
Hey guys! Remember how, last week, we got a peek at the installation that madcap genius Marcel Dzama is creating for the New York City Ballet Art Series? Remember how we mentioned that Dzama is also doing the sets and costumes for Justin Peck’s first-ever narrative ballet, The Most Incredible Thing, which NYCB will premiere […]
They say it takes a village to raise a child, and the same sentiment definitely goes for a dancer. From the shoe makers to the costume designers, there are so many people that make up the world of ballet. And ballet pianists are finally getting some well-deserved praise. NYCB’s Cameron Grant with Sterling Hyltin and […]
How great is the New York City Ballet Art Series? Each winter, the company asks an artist (or artistic team) to create a dance-inspired installation for the Koch Theater’s grand promenade. Then it celebrates the often-amazing results with special Art Series performances featuring discounted tickets. Sound familiar? That’s because you were probably obsessed with JR’s […]
Former New York City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Your browser does not support the video tag.
Former New York City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Your browser does not support the video tag.
With Christmas only days away, Nutcracker mania is reaching its peak. But the magic is far from gone. Case in point: New York City Ballet corps de ballet member Devin Alberda’s beautiful behind-the-scenes photo series of the company’s Nutcracker production. New York Magazine featured the series on its Instagram account this weekend, releasing a few images every hour (and […]