Tag Archives: George Balanchine

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 →

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Ashton in Alligator Territory: The Sarasota Ballet Closes its 2012-13 Season with ‘La Fille Mal Gardée’

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

I expected to be disappointed. At least a little bit. After watching superb film of the Royal Ballet in Frederick Ashton’s 1960 staging of La Fille Mal Gardée — including two Ballet in Cinema screenings led by the expert Steven … Continue reading →

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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 →

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

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

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

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

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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