It was Boston Ballet’s first full run-through of its upcoming show, Kylián/Wings of Wax. As he prepared with a plié for a big saut de basque, principal dancer Paulo Arrais, 32, heard a Velcro-like sound and suddenly fell to the floor. He went into a state of shock, hyperventilating and feeling intense pressure on his […]

When Boston Ballet principal dancer Paulo Arrais was approached to choreograph for the company’s spring program, Rhapsody, he immediately knew where he wanted to draw inspiration from. “I grew up in a part of Brazil where it was very common to see domestic violence,” says Arrais. “I’m angry about this problem and I’m trying to […]