by Toba Singer | Dec 17, 2018 | News, Profiles
The 2018 Spansih film Yuli recounts the ascendancy of Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta from the impoverished streets of Los Pinos to The Royal Ballet’s most decorated guest dancer. Now, as a choreographer, his ambitions turn toward directing Havana’s...
by Julia Guiheen | Apr 25, 2018 | Profiles, TBT
Swan Lake’s Black Swan pas de deux has long been an opportunity for dancers to display their virtuosity and test the limits of technique. But in this week’s #TBT, daredevil Cuban dancers Lorna Feijóo and José Manuel Carreño bring the duet to a new level....
by Rachel Hellwig | Sep 6, 2017 | Profiles, Viral Videos
You probably remember watching “Sesame Street” in your pre-ballet days, but did you know that some of your favorite ballet dancers and companies have appeared alongside your favorite PBS characters? We’ve rounded up some our most beloved ballet...