Jennifer Archibald’s “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” Premieres at Richmond Ballet
Jennifer Archibald’s new ballet Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, inspired by the 1967 film, premieres at Richmond Ballet November 1-6.
To Post, Or Not To Post? Learn How to Curate Your Digital Dance Footprint
When it comes to curating your digital dance footprint, finding the sweet spot between too much and too little can yield a huge payoff, allowing for all kinds of new opportunities.
This Month’s Performance Picks Are Chock-Full of New Choreography
All of our performance picks this month—an evening length ballet and an off-Broadway musical, mixed bills and multi-choreographer projects—feature intriguing premieres from an impressive array of dancemakers
Jennifer Archibald Responds to the Tulsa Race Massacre With a Multimedia Premiere for Tulsa Ballet
Jennifer Archibald’s professional roles almost mirror the breadth of the dance field itself. A Canadian now based in New York City, she runs her own dance company and its ArchCore40 Dance Intensives; is a guest artist at several universities and teaches at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University; has commercial clients like […]
3 Performance Streams You Won't Want to Miss This Month
Looking to break up your latest Netflix binge with some great dance? We’ve got you covered. Here are three performances we’ve bookmarked for at-home viewing. Beacon of Hope Hope Boykin Jerry Metellus, Courtesy Annenberg A year after her final onstage appearance with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Hope Boykin is only ramping up. This month, […]
Making Moves: Amy Seiwert Departs Sacramento Ballet and Takes Imagery Online
The COVID-19 pandemic claimed another ballet casualty on July 24, when Sacramento Ballet announced it was cancelling its 2020-21 season and laying off artistic director Amy Seiwert after just two years. In a statement, the company cited “public health concerns and the widespread economic impact” of the virus, including the loss of ticket sales from […]
Mark Your Calendars: October's Must-See Shows, According to Our Editors
From an indie rock collaboration to major anniversary celebrations to yet another retelling of the Orpheus myth, the fall performance season has fully hit its stride. Here are the six shows we have on our calendars. Orchestrating the Underworld Wayne McGregor and his company in rehearsal Camilla Greenwell, Courtesy McGregor LONDON Wayne McGregor will be […]
Doubling Down: Two New Initiatives Feature Women in the Studio and On the Stage
While there are more women making dance than ever before, the question still swirls: Do they have the same programming and mentoring opportunities as their male counterparts? This spring, Ballet West and the University of Southern California are choosing to tackle the question head-on, with performances and residencies that focus on female dancemakers. National Choreographic […]