Can’t get enough of city.ballet.? Every Monday, we’ll be posting a new interview with a different cast member from the AOL On docu-series about New York City Ballet. This week, we talk to principals Robert Fairchild and Tiler Peck. No matter how many beautiful performances they’ve given to huge crowds, there’s one thing dancers can […]
It’s safe to say that Tiler Peck and Robert Fairchild aren’t your average ballet dancers. Over the past few years, the New York City Ballet principals have collaborated with the likes of contemporary choreographer Larry Keigwin and jookin star Lil Buck, and both appeared in the New York Philharmonic’s presentation of the classic musical Carousel. […]
You probably remember that New York City Ballet principals Tiler Peck and Robert Fairchild got married earlier this year. They’re two of the ballet world’s most capable artists, and their courtship has traced the path of their careers: growing up together as dancers, dating on and off, getting promoted through the company and finally getting […]
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve pulled together some highlights. Vail Dance Fest Enters Its Second Week With half a month devoted to creating new art in the midst of stunning nature, Vail Dance Festival seems a dancer’s paradise. Last week marked American Ballet Theatre’s festival debut. The second week of performances, […]
Tiler Peck and Robert Farichild are making a special guest appearance in the New York Philharmonic’s presentation of Carousel this weekend. To build anticipation, the company just posted some footage of the dancers rehearsing in the studio with choreographer Warren Carlyle. It’s amazing to watch how quickly and fully Peck transforms into her character. Check […]
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 San Francisco Ballet corps members Kamryn Baldwin, Carmela Mayo, and Joshua Jack Price have been promoted to soloist; apprentices Sofia Albers, Jacey Gailliard, and Dylan […]
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 Bleuenn Battistoni has been promoted to étoile of the Paris Opéra Ballet. POB artistic director José Martinez and national opera director Alexander Neef announced the […]
Students at Southern California’s Westside School of Ballet know what it means to have big (pointe) shoes to fill. Founded in 1967, the school’s alumni include some of ballet’s biggest names, including New York City Ballet’s Tiler Peck, Andrew Veyette, and Jock Soto. Westside remains Los Angeles’ oldest public ballet school and uses this foundation to continue […]