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

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

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Contrasting but Complementary Styles: New York City Ballet Shows Differences Between Robbins & Balanchine

New York City Ballet’s greatest strengths are the size and richness of its repertory, and for that it has George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, its two founding choreographers, to thank. For years, the two men worked side by side in … Continue reading

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Down South with Diana Adams: The Second Installment of the Ballet Cook Book Dinner Series

In March, New York City Ballet soloist Antonio Carmena and I kicked off a series of dinners based on Tanaquil Le Clercq’s Ballet Cook Book with a menu of Russian recipes by George Balanchine, whose ballets marked the beginning of … Continue reading

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“Here They Come, Those Beautiful Girls”: The Broadway Revival of Sondheim’s Follies at the Marquis Theater

Everyone dreads aging, and the process must be especially frightening for anyone who depends on physical strength or a youthful appearance to earn a living: athletes, actors, and perhaps most of all dancers. (A few dancer autobiographies have illustrated that … Continue reading

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