Tag Archives: Balanchine

Ballet Cook Book Dinner on April 13 Will Feature Recipes by New York City Ballet Great Melissa Hayden

The next gathering of the Ballet Cook Book Dinner Series, to be held the evening of Saturday, April 13, 2013, will showcase the recipes of Melissa Hayden, the celebrated Canadian-born ballerina who danced for both New York City Ballet and … Continue reading

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10 Mesmerizing Animated GIFs of Balanchine Ballets

Animated GIFs have long been an easy way for bloggers to capture and share exciting and humorous moments in television, movies, and sports, and it was only a matter of time before ballet fans followed suit. Below, in perhaps my … Continue reading

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Before They Were Masterpieces: 9 Negative Early Reviews of Beloved Balanchine Ballets

In his book George Balanchine: The Ballet Maker, Robert Gottlieb notes that esteem for Balanchine has only continued to grow since his death: “As the work of his immediate predecessors and near contemporaries — Fokine, Massine, Nijinska, et al. — … Continue reading

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Eating George Balanchine: The First Installment of the Ballet Cook Book Dinner Series

As both a balletomane and a bibliophile, I had little choice but to purchase The Ballet Cook Book, by former ballerina Tanaquil Le Clercq. Although out of print for decades, the book has become legendary in dance circles. Copies are … Continue reading

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From a Tin Soldier to a Scottish Tattoo: New York City Ballet Opens Winter Season with Five by Balanchine

An energetic affair: That’s what I always imagined an opening night at New York City Ballet would be. As I’ve grown to love the company (and its rich repertory), each break between seasons has seemed longer than the last. This … Continue reading

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