Tag Archives: ballet

9 Questions for Joaquin De Luz, NYCB Principal Dancer and Star of ‘On Your Toes’ at New York City Center

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

It’s been a good year for Richard Rodgers fans. After a hit revival of Carousel at the New York Philharmonic and New York City Ballet’s recent all-Rodgers triple-bill, New York City Center’s Encores! series presents the beloved Broadway composer’s On … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet, Broadway, New York City Ballet, New York City Center | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Prodigal Son Returns: Edward Villella Speaks about His Life and Career at the Paley Center for Media

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

“People say you can’t go home, but oh yes, you can,” Edward Villella said with a grin, greeting 200 cheering friends, fans, and other balletomanes at the Paley Center for Media on March 11. The parallel with the Prodigal Son, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet, George Balanchine, New York City Ballet | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

11 Questions for Seth Orza, Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

Next week at New York City Center, Pacific Northwest Ballet performs a triple-bill of Balanchine masterpieces as well as Jean-Christophe Maillot’s evening-length production Roméo et Juliette, marking the full company’s first performances in New York since 1996. Seth Orza, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet, George Balanchine, Interviews, New York City Center | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at the Joyce Theater (Review for DanceTabs)

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Head to DanceTabs to read my review of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at the Joyce Theater. It was my first time seeing the beloved all-male company, famous for performing in drag and on point, and most of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet, Joyce Theater | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ballet Cook Book Dinner Series to Resume February 2 with Tanaquil Le Clercq Edition

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

After a much-too-long hiatus, the Ballet Cook Book Dinner Series will resume Saturday, February 2, when our chef, Antonio Carmena, will prepare the recipes of Tanaquil Le Clercq, the legendarily witty New York City Ballet dancer, fourth wife of George … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet, Ballet Cook Book Dinner Series, Food, New York City Ballet | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments