Tag: new york city center

Pretty Pretty PNB

Pacific Northwest Ballet is performing in NYC this week, and I could. not. be. happier. Though I’ve loved this company (especially the amazingly amazing Carla Körbes) for ages, it’s so rare that I actually get a chance to see them dance live. But not this week. This week I get to see them twice. The […]

Ailey Does Kylián, I Die of Happiness

Last night, I was able to snag a ticket to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s “season preview” performance, a sampler of works from their upcoming New York City Center season. There was an excerpt from From Before, an earthy, polyrhythmic company premiere by legend Garth Fagan. There was the spankin’ new Another Night by up-and-comer […]

For Your Viewing Pleasure

Just feast your eyes on this photo for a minute: Duh-rool. This is an embarrassment of ballet boy riches. And they are all (save one) performing in Kings of the Dance: Opus 3 at New York City Center next week. So, um, get your tickets now. ‘Nuff said. [Left to right: Mikhailovsky Ballet’s Leonid Sarafanov […]