by Steve Sucato | May 9, 2023 | News, The Latest
In his 33 years with Nashville Ballet, artistic director Paul Vasterling has left an indelible mark on the organization. This month, he retires from the company, marking the end of an era. A Louisiana-bayou native, Vasterling joined Nashville Ballet in 1989 as a...
by Kyra Laubacher | Feb 6, 2023 | News, Onstage, The Latest
When Nashville Ballet artistic director Paul Vasterling began working on his idea for the world premiere Anthology, an evening-length ballet featuring distinctive stories from Nashville’s history, he soon realized that the massive project he had in mind would require...
by Lydia Murray | Jan 5, 2023 | Digital Cover Star, The Latest
When Nashville Ballet’s Claudia Monja was 7 years old, she saw a glimpse of her future. One day, at her home in Havana, Cuba, an uncle was watching a tape of the legendary dancer Alicia Alonso starring in Swan Lake. Monja, whose mother had enrolled her in ballet...
by Kyra Laubacher | Sep 7, 2022 | News, The Latest
You likely know a fair number of William Shakespeare’s famous romantic works. You may have even performed in one or two of the versions adapted for ballet, whether about star-crossed lovers in Verona or meddlesome sprites and confused sweethearts. But what about a...
by Kyra Laubacher | Aug 29, 2022 | News, The Latest
Last week, the ballet world received a wave of news announcing three significant changes in ballet leadership. Read on for the latest developments in artistic directorships. Aaron Watkin to Take the Helm at English National Ballet On August 24, English National Ballet...
by Zoe Phillips for Dance Teacher | Oct 8, 2021 | News, Onstage
Editor’s Note: Nashville Ballet’s production of “Peter Pan” was cancelled on Friday due to a flood caused by a mechanical failure in the James K. Polk Cultural Center. They are currently evaluating the damage and whether they will be able to reschedule the...
by Gavin Larsen | Sep 9, 2021 | Company Life
The route to a company’s roster often means working your way through several preliminary stages—professional training program, traineeship, apprenticeship or second company—in order to be considered for a full company contract. But while some dancers move fairly...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 31, 2020 | Profiles, The Latest
Our friends at Dance Magazine announced their annual “25 to Watch” list on January 1, and we can’t think of a better way to ring in 2021. The round-up of emerging talent features dancers, choreographers and companies you should know, spanning...