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La Scala Ballet Étoile Nicoletta Manni on Love, Family, and the Payoff of Hard Work

Amy Brandt

Megan Fairshild, wearing a white tutu with gold and bright blue trim and a sparkly tiara, does an Italian pas de chat towards stage left. She looks over her left arm with a smile.

Career

Megan Fairchild Reflects on Her 25-Year Career With New York City Ballet

Rebecca Corey

Jeff Morris, wearing a headset, dark sweater, and pants, stands in the wings with two dancers wearing a life-sized horse costume as dancers in costume mill about onstage in the background.

Career

Backstage Magic: How Stage Managers Help Ballets Come to Life

Sierra Hitchcock

Ryan Tomash does a jeté with his arms extended in a diagonal line. He wears a billowy white blouse, light blue cummerbund, blue knee-length tights over white tights, and white ballet slippers. He performs onstage in front of a blue backdrop.

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A Welcome Guest: Ryan Tomash at New York City Ballet

Marina Harss

Craig Hall sits on a stool in the front of a dance studio, holding an iPad and looking at the dancers in front of him. Justin Peck stands on his right side with his hands on his hips. The dancers, visible in the mirror, dance a sequence.

Audition Advice

When Auditioning for Choreographers and Répétiteurs, Bravery Beats Perfection

Gavin Larsen

Takumi Miyake, wearing a black unitard and ballet slippers, jumps up with his right leg lifted in battement second. His arms are out to the side, palms up, and he lifts his head slightly.

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Takumi Miyake: ABT’s Gracious Virtuoso

Amy Brandt

A large group of teenage ballet dancers in various costumes take a bow onstage.

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Behind the Scenes of YAGP’s 2026 International Dance School Festival

Caedra Scott-Flaherty

Chisako Oga, wearing a black graduation cap and gown, sits on the brick wall outside of a university building and holds her diploma, smiling for the camera.

Career

Company Partnerships With Universities Give Dancers Flexible Degree Pathways

Amy Brandt