Marina Harss

Marina Harss writes for The New Yorker, The New York Times and The Nation among other publications. She is currently working on a book about Alexei Ratmansky.

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News

Dancer and Director Peter Boal’s Thoughtful New Memoir Considers the Childhood Turmoil that Would Shape His Approach to Dance

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a male dancer in a wide lung supporting a female dancer behind him in an arabesque

Dancer Spotlight

Ukrainian Dancer Stanislav Olshanskyi Finds His Place at Miami City Ballet

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Lloyd Knight is a tall, muscular Black man here wearing red leggings with silver bands at the calves. He poses against a white backdrop in forced arch, the leg closest to the camera raised in parallel attitude front. His torso arches back, nearly parallel to the ground, as he raises his arms in a purposefully bent third position. His head turns toward the camera with an easy, open smile as he tips off-balance.

Cover Story

Lloyd Knight Illuminates the Stage at Graham and Beyond

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The Creative Process

Arts Administrator Sonja Kostich’s Savvy Approach to Risk-Taking Pays Off

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Black and white image of a dancer sitting with knees crossed and lifted up to her forehead, in a unitard and pointe shoes

Cover Story

Cassandra Trenary Comes Into Her Own

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Dancer Spotlight

Meet American Ballet Theatre’s Léa Fleytoux

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Taylor Stanley balances in plié, his working leg extended above ninety degrees to the side. His torso leans toward his standing leg, slightly contracting as he gazes towards his upturned palms, splayed toward his face, elbows bent towards his chest. He wears a tank top, gym shorts, and socks. Kyle Abraham stands at the front of the rehearsal studio, hands on his hips as he watches.

News

Taylor Stanley Takes the Reins With His Own Program at Jacob’s Pillow

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Devon Louis, a shirtless Black man wearing pink-toned leggings, lifts Eran Bugge, a light-skinned, white woman who is barefoot and wearing tights and a pink ombré leotard. Louis' right arm is shaped into a low half circle. Bugge's legs are bent in front and back attitude. The dancers are gazing into each other's eyes.

Cover Story

Moving Into the Future: A New Era Dawns at Paul Taylor Dance Company

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