by Cadence Neenan | Jan 26, 2021 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
Ashley Murphy-Wilson, an artist at The Washington Ballet, is all about making things personal. Well, personalized, that is. “My best purchase ever was a label maker,” she says. “Everything I own is labeled. My phone charger is labeled. My roller is...
by Cadence Neenan For Dance Spirit | Dec 3, 2019 | Everything "Nutcracker", News, Training
For any young dancer performing in The Nutcracker, Marie (aka Clara, depending on the production) is a dream role. But Charlotte Nebres, who will be playing Marie in New York City Ballet’s Nutcracker this year isn’t just bringing her own dream to...
by Dance Spirit | Jan 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
So many ballet greats start out as apprentices before joining the main company’s corps de ballet. But what do the ins and outs of an apprenticeship actually look like? We had American Ballet Theatre apprentice Abbey Marrison keep a diary last fall during the...
by Candice Thompson | Aug 1, 2018 | Profiles
Last week, Ashley Bouder joined an all-star cast of performers at the 5th annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival. Co-directors Christin Hanna and Constantine Baecher curated a dramatic evening that included a world premiere by Marco Pelle, iconic masterworks by Lester...
by Katherine Beard For Dance Spirit | Jun 3, 2018 | Profiles, Trending
If you know ballet, you know the name Svetlana Zakharova. She’s ballet royalty. Zakharova’s incredible natural facility, paired with her technical precision and emotive finesse, have stunned audiences for more than two decades. She’s danced with many...
by Julia Rosica | May 30, 2018 | Profiles, Viral Videos
It’s been an exciting few weeks in New York City with both American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet in the midst of their respective seasons at Lincoln Center. With so many homegrown stars in the spotlight, it’s wonderful to remember the past...
by Rachel Hellwig | May 21, 2018 | Just for fun, Videos, Viral Videos
Few things are more powerful for promoting ballet performances than captivating trailers—especially in today’s visually-focused, digitally-connected world. We’ve rounded up some eye-catching ads from seasons past and present that not only make us wish we...
by Rachel Hellwig | May 21, 2018 | Just for fun
Few things are more powerful for promoting ballet performances than captivating trailers—especially in today’s visually-focused, digitally-connected world. We’ve rounded up some eye-catching ads from seasons past and present that not only make us...
