A Force of Nature

A Force of Nature

When I first saw Alexandra Ansanelli, she was darting across the stage with blazing vitality as the Firebird with New York City Ballet. Her fierce, staccato movements possessed all the daring and energy that characterizes the Balanchine style. At that moment, the...
#FlashbackFriday: Cynthia Gregory in Firebird

Eat Your Way to the Ballet

Everybody wants a piece of Alexei Ratmansky these days. Even Magnolia Bakery. In honor of the New York premiere of Firebird, his latest ballet for American Ballet Theatre, Magnolia is whipping up special Firebird Cupcakes. Vibrant orange date cake is frosted with...