In the ultimate fairy-tale ballet, Aurora is the ultimate fairy-tale princess. The role offers challenges both technical and artistic. Dance Magazine asked seven ballerinas, several of whom have performed in more than one version of the ballet, about how they have tackled it. The interviews were conducted by Katia Bachko, Khara Hanlon, Sonja Kostich, Wendy […]
We all remember our favorite teachers fondly—their tone of voice, the way they demonstrate, their corrections. That time in class with a teacher you trust is precious. And their insights and values go with you wherever you go. For this issue, we asked 18 top dancers who their favorite teacher was or is, and what […]
New York City Ballet New York State Theater, Lincoln Center New York, New York November 25, 2003—February 29, 2004 Reviewed by Clive Barnes [Note: This is an expanded version of the review that appears in the June, 2004 issue.] From its opening-night gala onward, through the customary Nutcracker to the closing two-week bombardment of […]
New York City Ballet New York State Theater New York City, New York January 5-February 28, 1999 Reviewed by Kate Mattingly As a new currency drew Europe together, New York City Ballet divided repertory according to the country of each composer’s birth. Austria, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Russia were represented in their Nation’s […]
In this version, Prince Siegfried falls in love with Odette at night, when she is still a maiden, and he witnesses her dawn transformation into a swan at the hands of the vengeful Rothbart. (Much use is made of his billowing cape.) As a girl, Odette wears a long, white gown, and the flowing partnering […]
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