by Kyra Laubacher | Jun 17, 2024 | News, Onstage, The Latest
In 1978, lesbian writer and feminist Adrienne Rich published her 11th poetry book, The Dream of a Common Language. This June, Queer the Ballet will bring it to life. Dream of a Common Language, a world premiere evening-length work inspired by Rich’s poetry collection,...
by Claudia Bauer | Jul 26, 2023 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Summer is a season of creative freedom for ballet dancers, with festivals, side companies, and personal projects providing a refreshing change from the regular pace of company life. This summer, Ballet22 offers a rare opportunity: a showcase for nonbinary, queer, and...
by Ethan Gold | Jun 1, 2023 | Career, Company Life, Features, Pointe+
At the forefront of almost every narrative classical ballet, there’s a man and a woman. The ballerina dazzles us with her delicate pointework, while the male ballet dancer, in contrast, astounds us with his agility and strength. They are brought together with a...