An integral portion of Le Corsaire’s first act is the Odalisque pas de trois—a dance by three slave girls whom the audience knows little about. Choreographed to a grandiose score, the Odalisque variations act as an interlude in the ballet’s larger plot. Their precise and petite steps cater to the meekness and femininity of the role. This recording […]
Well, this is going to make for one awesome “first dance:” At American Ballet Theatre’s gala on Monday night, Ethan Stiefel proposed to Gillian Murphy backstage right after she finished performing Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux. And…she said yes! The couple has been dating for over a decade after a close friendship blossomed into something more. […]
The past few weeks have brought another exciting round of dancer career news—check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in this month’s ballet roster roundup. Promotions and Appointments On November 8, Teatro alla Scala’s Nicoletta Manni was promoted to étoile in a tradition-breaking manner when superintendent Dominique Meier announced the news onstage. The […]
James Whiteside is a consummate multi-hyphenate. The American Ballet Theatre principal is also a choreographer, author, singer and drag queen. And now, Whiteside is back on the air waves with a new podcast, “Front Row.” The show, out every Wednesday and available on Spotify, Apple and everywhere podcasts are available, features Whiteside sitting down with […]
There are countless videos of ballerinas performing 32 fouettés, but what about 50? Tara Ghassemieh, a principal dancer with Golden State Ballet, recently posted this feat to her Instagram, tagged #danceforIran, marking 50 days of protest in Iran. Tara, who is of Persian descent, is campaigning to raise awareness of widespread protests against Iran’s government […]
Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, offers a two-year trainee program where dancers can grow artistically and technically while preparing for next steps in their career. Led by Princeton Ballet School director Aydmara Cabrera, a former principal with the National Ballet of Cuba, the trainee program has a strong focus on both classical and contemporary […]
After a two-year hiatus, American Ballet Theatre returns to the Metropolitan Opera House June 13–July 16 for its 2022 summer season. This year’s program includes an exciting lineup of New York City premieres, full-length principal-role debuts and guest artists Daniel Camargo (former Dutch National Ballet principal) and Daniil Simkin (Staatsballett Berlin principal) to welcome the […]
Story ballets take center stage this month, including five premieres that offer fresh spins on familiar classics or bring new narratives to light. Read on to learn more about these innovative productions and the creative minds behind them. Louisville Ballet’s Mid-Century Sleeping Beauty Louisville Ballet presents resident choreographer Adam Hougland’s mid-century-inspired Sleeping Beauty March 31–April […]