When American Ballet Theatre announced yesterday that it would be adding Jane Eyre to its stable of narrative full-lengths, the English nerds in the DM offices (read: most of us) got pretty excited. Cathy Marston’s adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel was created for England’s Northern Ballet in 2016, and, based on the clips that […]
When American Ballet Theatre announced yesterday that it would be adding Jane Eyre to its stable of narrative full-lengths, the English nerds in the DM offices (read: most of us) got pretty excited. Cathy Marston’s adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel was created for England’s Northern Ballet in 2016, and, based on the clips that […]
When we heard rumors earlier this summer that World Ballet Day LIVE might get cancelled this year, we thought our hearts might break. But we needn’t have worried! The happy news came out yesterday that our favorite day of the year is back: World Ballet Day LIVE 2017 is officially scheduled for October 5. Clear […]
This year marks the 50th anniversary of George Balanchine’s iconic Jewels. And thanks to The Royal Ballet, you can celebrate in the comfort of your local movie theater. The company is screening its production in theaters across the US this spring—along with a handful of other performances both live and recorded. Of course, we couldn’t […]
Yesterday, Britain voted to exit the European Union, a historic decision that has already shaken the world. It’s impossible to imagine the full impact of this exit (colloquially called “Brexit”) over time. How will Britain’s independence from the EU affect British dance companies? Could it have larger implications for dance throughout Europe? It’s definitely possible. Prior […]
Whether it’s the end of your semester, the beginning of your season or just another long day of rehearsals, we can all agree that Mondays often require a little extra motivation. Thankfully, we’ve got just the cure for your Monday blues. Every month, top dancers and choreographers contribute to our “Why I Dance,” column, musing […]
Joffrey Ballet in Romeo and Juliet, photo by Cheryl Mann Ballet companies are betting big on stories next season. Several major troupes announced their 2016/17 plans recently, and I’ve noticed one major trend: It seems like we’ll be seeing more narrative work than ever before. National Ballet of Canada will present only one mixed rep program the whole season, […]
Iana Salenko didn’t let her height keep her from becoming a sought-after guest ballerina. A principal at 18, Salenko later joined Staatsballett Berlin as a demi-soloist to dance with her husband. Photo by Nathan Sayers. Leotard from Maldire Dancewear. As she waits for her cover shoot to get underway, Iana Salenko looks tiny and […]
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