by Amy Brandt | May 11, 2021 | Onstage
Planning a major gala during a global pandemic is no easy feat—but don’t say that to Dame Darcey Bussell. In an amazingly short time, the former Royal Ballet principal and “Strictly Come Dancing” judge has curated a historic evening to support...
by Maggie Small | Apr 11, 2021 | Company Life
Creating dances specifically for film has become one of the most effective ways that ballet companies have connected with audiences and kept dancers employed during the pandemic. Around the world, dance organizations are finding opportunities through digital seasons,...
by Kyra Laubacher | Apr 6, 2021 | Instagram, News, Onstage, The Latest
Spring is in full bloom with another round of exciting digital dance offerings. This month, companies across the country are releasing world premieres, season finales, artistic collaborations and more. We’ve rounded up some highlights below. New York City Ballet...
by Amy Brandt | Apr 5, 2021 | Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit, Instagram
Simply put, Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan is a dazzling performer—we couldn’t take our eyes off of her when she danced the lead pas de deux from “Rubies” during an online company performance in October. In our March/April...
by Kyra Laubacher | Mar 7, 2021 | News, Onstage
As the ballet world pushes into spring, companies across the country are adapting to the pandemic by premiering new digital works, wrapping up virtual seasons and engaging in artistic collaborations. Here are a few of the world-premiere digital programs on tap this...
by Oksana Khadarina | Feb 23, 2021 | News, Onstage
After a yearlong hiatus, The Australian Ballet is ready to return to the stage. The company’s season opener, titled Summertime at the Ballet, packs a great deal of firsts: It marks the ballet’s first performance before a live audience since the start of...
by Kyra Laubacher | Jan 31, 2021 | Onstage
Updated on 2/6/2021 The ballet world has seen its share of ups and downs in the past year, but that hasn’t stopped dancers, choreographers and directors around the globe from creating inspiring new material. From new video projects to world premieres and...
by Nancy Wozny | Nov 9, 2020 | Company Life, News, Onstage, The Latest, Viral Videos
The hidden gift of the coronavirus pandemic is that artists are discovering and exploring new avenues of expression. For choreographers, that means film. On November 10, Houston Ballet premiered artistic director Stanton Welch’s Restoration, a new digital work...