Here’s one of the many (MANY) things that makes Center Stage so magical: There’s a sense that the dance-actors were basically playing themselves. Amanda Schull, a real-life sweetheart who struggled with her turnout, became the sweet and turnout-challenged Jody Sawyer. Sascha Radetsky, a real-life heartthrob and all-around nice guy, became the adorable and eternally nice […]
Well, this is one of the best ways we can think of to celebrate International Women’s Day! The wonderful Julie Kent—former American Ballet Theatre principal and, odds are, one of your all-time ballerina idols—has just been named artistic director of The Washington Ballet. And it’s a family affair: Kent’s husband, fellow former ABT principal and […]
Misty Copeland, the first African American soloist at American Ballet Theatre in more than 20 years, has yet to appear as Odette/Odile on U.S. soil. That changes this month: On April 9 and 12, Copeland will take center stage in The Washington Ballet’s first-ever full-length production of Swan Lake. Her Prince Siegfried will be TWB’s […]
Tomorrow night’s the night: American Ballet Theatre soloist (and all-around ballet superstar) Misty Copeland will appear as Odette/Odile for the first time in the U.S., dancing with The Washington Ballet alongside the equally brilliant Brooklyn Mack. Copeland and Mack as Odette and Prince Siegfried (Theo Kossenas, courtesy TWB) Why is this especially exciting? (Aside from […]
You may want to sit down for this: Misty Copeland will make her U.S. debut as Odette/Odile in the Washington Ballet’s Swan Lake this April. Alexandre Hammoudi and Misty Copeland in Swan Lake (photo by Darren Thomas) Though she made her debut-debut in the role during American Ballet Theatre’s Australian tour this past August, she’ll […]
Sure, dance is fun, but these performers have other skills they’re putting to good use: Alexandra Johnson in Sidra Bell’s House Unrest. (Jubal Battisti) Alexandra Johnson Sidra Bell Dance New York Hobby: Reupholstering furniture “My mother has always been into sewing and she’s worked in interior design, so I latched on to her interests. Now, […]