As someone who has judged many ballet competitions, I’ve had the opportunity to see some breathtaking contemporary solos that combine fantastic technique with well-conceived choreography. Yet it’s often hard for us judges to see the artistic intention behind these solos the way we can when watching a classical variation. For one thing, we’re simply more […]
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve rounded up some highlights. The Joyce Theater Ballet Festival Gets the Royal Treatment The Joyce Theater’s Ballet Festival, curated by a team of colleagues from The Royal Ballet, continues this week. Program C, curated by frequent Royal Ballet designer Jean-Marc Puissant, runs August 13-15. It features […]
New York City’s dance scene is having its own “British invasion” right now. The 2019 edition of The Joyce Theater’s annual Ballet Festival, taking place now through August 18, is curated by a team from The Royal Ballet, and a small group of company members are in town to perform. (The festival also features special […]
If you’re looking for something to add to your summer to-do list alongside “wash smelly ballet bag,” or “burn heinous recital costume,” consider adding “apply to prestigious national arts competition” as a line item. Now through October 11, the National YoungArts Foundation is accepting applications for its annual YoungArts competition. Each year, the foundation seeks […]
Need an excuse for a YouTube ballet break? Probably not, but just in case, here are videos to celebrate some of this month’s off-the-beaten-path holidays. Lame Duck Day (February 6) Did you know that February 6 is Lame Duck Day? “Lame duck” can only mean one thing in the realm of ballet: those love-them-or-hate-them turns […]
Let the ballet live streams continue! Last week we let you know that Youth American Grand Prix is streaming its regional semi-finals each weekend. Tonight, National YoungArts is sharing its finalists’ dance performance. The National YoungArts Foundation seeks out high school aged artists from around the country and gives them monetary awards, mentorship opportunities and […]
Do you ever wish you could teleport to London and casually stroll into The Royal Opera House to see some of the world’s best-loved ballets? Well, we have a solution for you: The Royal Ballet’s 2018-19 cinema season. Whether live or recorded, the seven ballet programs listed below, streaming now through next October, will deliver […]
If you are a dancer in high school, listen up! The National YoungArts Foundation has announced that now, through October 12, it is accepting applications to become a 2019 YoungArts winner. Every year the foundation identifies talented teenage artists across multiple disciplines, providing monetary awards up to $10,000, mentorship opportunities (with renowned professionals like Mikhail […]