Tag Archives: Jerome Robbins

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 Ryan Wenzel

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 →

The Original Downtown Dance: 10 Historic Photographs Taken at Henry Street Settlement

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Ryan Wenzel

Henry Street Settlement, the non-profit organization I work for, has a rich past that stretches back to 1893. Many New Yorkers know of the Lower East Side institution’s pioneering work in social services and healthcare; far fewer are familiar with … Continue reading →

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A Meal Fit for a Muse: Six Spectacular Recipes by New York City Ballet Legend Tanaquil Le Clercq

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Ryan Wenzel

After hosting four dinner parties featuring only recipes published in The Ballet Cook Book (and following the recipes as written, often against our better judgment), my collaborators and I have learned to expect the occasional failed dish and amusing (in hindsight) culinary … Continue reading →

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Communist Cross-Dressing Comedy: Alexei Ratmansky’s ‘The Bright Stream’ Returns to American Ballet Theatre

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Ryan Wenzel

Alexei Ratmansky’s The Bright Stream, which opened a week-long run at American Ballet Theatre on Tuesday, may not be a perfect ballet, but it is a very funny one, and one of only two ballets that have made me laugh uncontrollably. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Ryan Wenzel

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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Tag Archives: Jerome Robbins

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

The Original Downtown Dance: 10 Historic Photographs Taken at Henry Street Settlement

A Meal Fit for a Muse: Six Spectacular Recipes by New York City Ballet Legend Tanaquil Le Clercq

Communist Cross-Dressing Comedy: Alexei Ratmansky’s ‘The Bright Stream’ Returns to American Ballet Theatre

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

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