Tag: apprentice

Catching Up With Christian Burse, Comp Kid Turned Complexions Rising Star

With her nearly limitless facility, well-timed dynamics and incredible control, Christian Burse’s future as a dancer was guaranteed to be bright. A student at the renowned Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, TX, and at Dance Industry Performing Arts Center in Plano, TX, Burse has consistently made waves: […]

NYCB Principal Teresa Reichlen Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self

When you think of a Balanchine ballerina, the dancer you imagine probably looks a lot like Teresa Reichlen. The New York City Ballet principal brings long-legged extensions and queenly poise to her extensive repertory of Balanchine “goddess” roles. She’s also a captivating force to be reckoned with in works by Jerome Robbins, Justin Peck, and […]

What It's Like to Be an Apprentice with American Ballet Theatre

So many ballet greats start out as apprentices before joining the main company’s corps de ballet. But what do the ins and outs of an apprenticeship actually look like? We had American Ballet Theatre apprentice Abbey Marrison keep a diary last fall during the week of the company’s gala performance. In the gala, Marrison performed […]

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 […]

A Very Important Year

Brittney in class (by Rosalie O’Connor) It’s impossible to look at Brittney Feit and not see a ballerina. Even as she walks down the street, her long neck and perfect posture immediately give her away. But what’s getting her noticed at Tulsa Ballet is much more than a look: it’s her impeccable artistry, technical ability […]