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Contemporary Classicism & Modern Dance Americana: Tharp, Taylor & Ratmansky with American Ballet Theatre

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Ryan Wenzel

Before this week, American Ballet Theatre brought to mind – mine, at least – lovesick swans, rejoicing peasants, sleeping princesses, and frilly tutus. I’ve been watching dance regularly only since February 2010, and the company’s annual spring seasons at the … Continue reading →

Posted in American Ballet Theatre, Ballet, Modern Dance, New York City Center, Paul Taylor | Tagged ABT, Alexei Agoudine, Alexei Ratmansky, American Ballet Theatre, Andrews Sisters, Antony Tudor, Barbara Bilach, Bei Mir Bist Du Schon, Company B, Dances at a Gathering, Domenico Scarlatti, Elaine Kudo, Felix Blaska, Frank Sinatra, Grant DeLong, Jerome Robbins, Lilac Garden, Marcelo Gomes, Martha Clarke, Mikhail Baryshnikov, New York City Center, Paloma Herrera, Paul Taylor, Robby Barnett, Rum & Coca Cola, Schubert, Seven Sonatas, Simone Messmer, Sinatra Suite, The Garden of Villandry, Twyla Tharp, Xiomara Reyes | Leave a comment
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