Tag: restless creature

The Farewell—But Not Yet Goodbye—of Wendy Whelan

Forget fall galas, forget back-to-school, forget television season premieres: The highlight—no!—the most important event of this fall will be Wendy Whelan’s farewell performance with New York City Ballet. The longtime principal will bid adieu October 18, program TBA. Whelan with former NYCB principal Sébastien Marcovici in George Balanchine’s Agon. Photo by Paul Kolnik Before you […]

Wendy Whelan in Your Living Room

Wendy Whelan photographed by Nisian Hughes It’s time for another round of How Awesome Is Wendy Whelan? Let Us Count the Ways! The New York City Ballet principal has always been a thoughtful dancer, interested in exploring new ways to expand her artistry. Recently she’s been working on projects that even take her outside the […]